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I have always loved folk-art-looking applique. When I try to draw it myself I never quite get there LOL! This classic book satisfies the attraction to the primitive look, with designs that are homespun, country, and antique in feeling.
Primitive Gatherings by Terry Burkhart and Rozan Meacham
The many projects were inspired by the authors’ love of primitive folk art and antique quilts. Rozan loves wool, Terry is passionate about quilting. Together they create wonderful projects in the primitive style. Basic steps are given for wool applique, which of course means no edges to turn under, and several stitching options are illustrated. Rozan’s favorite stitch is the whipstitch. Closeup photos of appliques show how nice it looks.
The book’s plentiful projects also include a hooked rug, a rustic embroidered ‘rule sheet,’ a country plaid house quilt with an applique border, a wall quilt with a curvy border that celebrates late summer, wonderful round coasters and a pincushion with needle-felted wool motifs, a nine-patch quilt inspired by the Civil War era, a classic country Hole in the Barn door quilt, and an appliquéd autumn table mat that’s too beautiful to set anything on.
Primitive Gatherings also presents the basics of quilt making, needle-turn hand applique, wool applique, antiquing your stitchery, primitive rug hooking, and needle felting. Quite a comprehensive resource for the vintage style!
Until next time,
Kay
By Kay Mackenzie
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21 Responses to “Primitive Gatherings”
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I love the pattern on the cover, the tabby cat is perfect! But your book has some really nice blocks too. If only I had nine lives…
;-)
Both books are delightful.
I love the relaxed, comfortable feeling of primitive designs. This book looks like a gem!
I like primitives, too. It looks like a nice book!
Love the quilt on the cover of the book! Both books!
So nice that both books have clear instructions
on “how to’s” perfect for beginners like myself !
Thanks for hosting this giveaway !
Thanks for the giveaway Kay. I already have your book, but it would make a great Christmas present:)I like the look of the Primitive Gatherings and would love to own it too!
Thanks for hosting the wonderful giveaway! I love to needle-turn applique and love your blog too!
Hi Kay:
Please enter me in the draw. The tabby on the front looks just like Charlie – but quieter!
Hi. Thank you for the really detailed explanation of the books. They both look to be wonderful to work with. I’m new to applique and would love to win your generous giveaway!!
I love both books…delicious…I keep coming back to drool over the wonderful books you have to show us!
I’ve been following your blog for a while now and really enjoy it. This is the first time ever that I’ve responsed to a blog for a give-a-way, but these books are so appealing, I had to leave a comment. Maybe I’ll have first timer’s luck.
I used to do folk art painting and then got hooked on patchwork – it’d be great to combine the two – the book looks like a great inspiration.
Yumm, don’t you love the wool applique in addition to traditional piecing – adds so much interest. Thank you for the opportunity.
Just started following your blog yesterday. I’m looking forward to reading more and would love to enter for the books. I applique all the time!
What a great combination of prizes! I love the look of folk art, and I have wanted a copy of your book on easy applique for quite a while now. I’m still in the “learning stage” with my efforts to applique, and these would both be great to help me along in my applique journey.
As I get older, the primitive style appeals to me more and more. I like that this style is more assymetrical- like my life!
Oh, I would love these books….still learning the tricks.
I have admired both books at quilt stores. How generous of you to offer them as prizes. So many ideas and great links on this page. Thank you.
What a wonderful giveaway. I am just now trying my hand at applique and get quite frustrated with the difficulties I am having, especially with the needle-turn applique. These books are just what I am looking for to help me work on the correct techniques. I would love to be entered in the drawing if there is still time. Thank you.
great books, as always, Kay. I would love to win one, esp the new Easy applqiue blocks. Thanks so much. Reeze