I discovered a very delightful book today! Being a quilter, I enjoy examining every new quilting book that arrives on the library's shelves. Homestyle Quilts: Simple Patterns and Savory Recipes by Kim Diehl and Laurie Baker is a wonderful addition to the library's collection. The book is unique in that it pairs quilting patterns with recipes---for example, the "Bygone Baskets" is paired with a "Sante Fe Soup" Recipe that one of the author's quilting friends served the quilting group for lunch. Both the quilting and the recipes are easy to follow, with detailed pictures and descriptions of the patterns and the quilting process. The book is great for beginners as well as advance quilters. My favorite aspect is that the authors show updated views of older quilt patterns, using contemporary fabrics. There is also a great "Quiltmaking Basics" chapter listed at the end of the book which showcases illustrated techniques. Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Homestyle Quilts: Simple Patterns and Savory Recipes
I discovered a very delightful book today! Being a quilter, I enjoy examining every new quilting book that arrives on the library's shelves. Homestyle Quilts: Simple Patterns and Savory Recipes by Kim Diehl and Laurie Baker is a wonderful addition to the library's collection. The book is unique in that it pairs quilting patterns with recipes---for example, the "Bygone Baskets" is paired with a "Sante Fe Soup" Recipe that one of the author's quilting friends served the quilting group for lunch. Both the quilting and the recipes are easy to follow, with detailed pictures and descriptions of the patterns and the quilting process. The book is great for beginners as well as advance quilters. My favorite aspect is that the authors show updated views of older quilt patterns, using contemporary fabrics. There is also a great "Quiltmaking Basics" chapter listed at the end of the book which showcases illustrated techniques. 
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