Traditional Quilts for Kids to Make [Paperback]

Barbara Eikmeier (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 2001

Traditional Quilts for Kids to Make
by Barbara J. Eikmeier

Turn Your Favorite Pastime into a Tradition You Can Share

Inspire any child to quilt with these classic patterns that have been selected and sewn by kids! Quilts designed especially for children to stitch are often limited to small wall quilts and simplistic blocks. But with this fun book, children can create a one-of-a-kind quilt that's--as a kid might say--"Big enough to sleep under!"

· Written in a clear, kid-friendly style for the young beginning quiltmaker, with 8 traditional quilt plans and 15 traditional blocks to choose from

· Covers all the basics of quiltmaking, from choosing fabrics and using a sewing machine to rotary cutting and hand quilting

· Simplified construction techniques make it easy for kids to achieve great results every time

Share your passion for quilting with these patchwork projects that will make children proud!

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Traditional Quilts for Kids to Make is Barbara J. Eikmeier's fourth book with Martingale & Company. Her previous titles include the topseller Kids Can Quilt. Barbara's work has been featured in American Quilters Society magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (April 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564773531
• ISBN-13: 978-1564773531
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,452,326 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book, September 8, 2004

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This review is from: Traditional Quilts for Kids to Make (Paperback)

This book is full of beautiful photos and wonderful instructions. Some great quilt ideas for boys too.

An excellent book for beginners, young or old. I love the variety of blocks, 15 of them in all. Most books for kids do not contain as many. Kids Start Quilting with Alex Anderson, for example, has only 5 blocks to choose from.

The author's other book, Kids Can Quilt is also wonderful and I recommend having them both.

I wrote my original review for this book many years ago and it is still my favorite quilt book. Considering I have a book case full of quilt books that says a lot. I am a big fan! Buy this book.

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Expands the quilting idea to children's hands, July 6, 2001

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This review is from: Traditional Quilts for Kids to Make (Paperback)

Barbara Eikmeier's Traditional Quilts For Kids To Make expands the quilting idea to children's hands, presenting classic patterns which have been selected and sewn by kids. Where other titles limit projects to wall quilts and blocks, this provides larger more satisfying kid-friendly projects for 15 traditional styles and larger pieces.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Buy, January 17, 2008

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Sarah Noble (PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Traditional Quilts for Kids to Make (Paperback)

This book is very concise and yet includes all of the details necessary for completing a first time quilt or instructing a child to create one of many quilts. I like that there are instructions given on how to deviate from the sample to create your own unique quilt. The tips for teaching children are excellent. The tools and supplies section and finishing techniques are also very helpful. I will be refering to this book when I plan my next children's quilting class. A must have reference for any new quilting teacher.