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Potting Shed Patchwork: 14 Quilted Projects Fresh from the Garden

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and yet some eclectic pieces. This is a compilation book with patterns contributed by the following designers: Sandy Bonsib, Carol Doak, Mary Etherington, Connie Tesene, Joan Hanson, Amy Whalen Helmkamp, Mary Hickey, Beth Merrill Kovich, Pam Lindquist, Little Quilts (aka Alice Berg, Mary Ellen Von Holt, and Sylvia Johnson), Nancy J. Martin, Jo Parrott, and Retta Warehime.

All of the pieces have a country garden appeal, with some being more of a 'charming country style' like the 'Tulip Garden' quilt illustrated on the front cover which I definitely intend to make, while others are more 'folkart-ish' like the 'Only One Crow In My Garden' quilt. Some patterns are done by applique while others are block.

There's a more contemporary 'heart' quilt, and a 'sunflower-like' quilt made in summertime blues, which I hope to make given time. There's a flower basket block wallquilt made in soft pastels that's quite lovely, and a beautiful 'Winter Lilies' quilt made in red, white and green. Another twosome I hope to make.

The patterns are I would say evenly divided between wallhangings, and fullsize quilts. Depending on who your favorite designers are, there's definitely a nice selection. This book exposed me to the work of some designers I had either not heard of or had not previously seen their work. Which in a way, may be the purpose of the publishers printing this type of book. Difficulty ranges from beginner to intermediate.