If you are into embroidery and looking for a couple of fun motifs to stitch up, here's a classic star and anchor set from the book Crazy Quilts: History - Techniques - Embroidery Motifs. The star is one of my all time fave designs, and I like how there is a bit of dimensionality by stitching on the diagonal with both the points of the star and the long center part of the anchor.
More about the book:
History - Techniques - Embroidery Motifs
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Forward by Nancy Kirk
"Here's your chance to get up close and personal with an amazing collection of crazies!" - Quilter's Newsletter Magazine
Made from the finest silks, satins, and velvets and stitched together with elaborate embroidery, the crazy quilt is a testament to quilters’ rich imagination and artistry. This beautiful book traces the bewitching history of “Crazies” from their earliest origins to the present day. Distinguished quilting teacher and appraiser Cindy Brick follows the crazy quilt from colonial times, the Civil War, the Victorian era, and through today, decoding the mystery and meaning of these curious quilts. Also included is a detailed how-to section on constructing crazy quilts, as well as methods for planning, piecing, and embroidering or embellishing your quilt with expert tips and advice.
Cindy Brick travels the world teaching quilting and quilt history. A former editor for Quilter’s Newsletter, she is also an American Quilter’s Society certified textiles appraiser and professional quilt restorer. She has written hundreds of magazine articles and books, including The Stitcher’s Language of Flowers. She is the “Old Things Considered” columnist for McCall’s Vintage Quilts and has appeared in TV and online specials, including Simply Quilts and The Quilt Show. Cindy lives and works in Castle Rock, Colorado.
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