Product Description

What traditional handicraft allows children to tap into their creativity and imagination? Quilting! By mixing their favorite colours, fabrics and textures, kids can design one-of-a-kind gifts and accessories. And while the art of quilting has been around for hundreds of years, a few modern twists make it easier than ever. Ten simple-to-follow patterns with photos, diagrams and step-by-step instructions help kids make projects that are unique -- and useful, too! Kids can make a * pencil case * crazy quilt pillow * book bag * quilted organizer * hopscotch lap quilt Illustrated step-by-step instructions make it easy!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34575 in Books
• Published on: 2001-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 40 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781550748055
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From School Library Journal
Grade 3-6-These series entries are attractively designed and have eye-catching photos and lots of kid appeal. Each book contains a wonderful assortment of gift ideas and projects. MacLeod's introduction covers measuring (metric and imperial), baking tips, and other dos and don'ts concerning food preparation. Appropriate safety/allergy warnings are given. The edible presents, prepared in three or four steps, include chocolate, party food, cookies, soup, seasonings, muffins, candy, and beverages. Ideas for wrapping, tagging, and mailing gifts are also given. Children will especially enjoy Truffle Mice, Great Granola, Gingerbread People, Chocolate Pretzels, and Reindeer Canes. Storms opens with a discussion of fabric, thread, supplies, stitches, and more. The instructions give the basics of this craft and specific projects, such as appliqu ing clothing, a pincushion, or a wall quilt; making a pencil case, book bag, organizer, pin, pillow, a pieced mini-quilt, and the most challenging project-a Hopscotch Lap Quilt. In both books, the colorful photos and illustrations capture details and design and are an excellent accompaniment to the clear, step-by-step instructions. Useful and popular additions to library collections.
Augusta R. Malvagno, Queens Borough Public Library, NY
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
Reviewed with Elizabeth Macleod's Gifts to Make and Eat .

Gr. 4-7. Books in the first-rate Kids Can Do It series continue to give children an opportunity to develop craft skills by providing projects that are both age appropriate and lots of fun. Quilting uses step-by-step instructions keyed to excellent color illustrations to present basics. Ten kid-pleasing projects of increasing difficulty follow--from an appliqued tee shirt to a full-size quilt--each as appealingly and clearly presented as the last. Gifts is a little different. It assumes that children are comfortable in the kitchen and puts as much emphasis on the package as on the culinary product. Instruction for making fudge, for example, is accompanied by ideas for an inventive gift wrap for it. Even though many of the foods are no-cook (fancy salt, flavored vinegar), younger children will need adult help; older ones who like crafts and know cooking basics will do fine on their own. Stephanie Zvirin
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Review
The colorful photos and illustrations capture details and design and are an excellent accompaniment to the clear, step-by-step instructions. Useful and popular additions to library collections. (School Library Journal )

Books in the first-rate Kids Can Do It series continue to give children an opportunity to develop craft skills by providing projects that are both age appropriate and lots of fun. Quilting uses step-by-step instructions keyed to excellent color illustration to present basics. (Booklist )

Customer Reviews

This is a fantastic book!!!
We gave my daughter a sewing machine for Christmas, along with a few how-to-sew books. This is probably my favorite. All of the projects are cute, and we have done a few already. One of the best things about this book is how basic it is. If you are an adult and want to learn the basics of quilting (which many adult books seem to assume that you already learned as a child), this would be a great resource. I'm looking forward to learning more about quilting with my daughter.

Great beginner book for kids
Easy projects and simple instructions make it easy for kids to start quilting and seeing results right away.

Children Quilting
I bought this book for one of our local schools. One of my friends teach grades 4 - 6 basic quilting skills. The students have enjoyed sharing this book.