Simple Graces: Charming Quilts and Companion Projects
This is a lovely collection of twenty pieced and appliqued projects, grouped together to include matching large and small items in the same design. The major project in each chapter is often a quilt or large wall hanging, whilst the smaller pieces range from a glasses case to a lampshade and incorporate motifs or blocks from the companion piece. The designs are quite traditional and have an antique American feel, with a slightly folksy or homespun style. Kim Diehl has a great eye for color; she uses a palette reflecting the brighter end of the Civil War color spectrum. There are some beautiful quilts here, and the smaller projects allow you to have fun with wool applique, yo-yos and more without committing to a big quilt. Those small projects are also ideal for the more adventurous beginner quilter, who may benefit from the excellent general instructions for patchwork and quilting. --Popular PatchworkMagazine