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COOL SLEEPING...THE OLD-TIME WAY
How did our ancestors do it? With a "summer spread," an unlined (or lightly lined) quilt, often simply pieced and embroidered. (Redwork was a favorite technique.) Sometimes the quilt top was backed with a sheet, the edges turned and whipstitched together. Sometimes the top was left unbacked, and the raw seams turned over and handstitched, french seam-style. White, cool muslin was the main ingredient in these refreshing pieces.

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I want to make a quilt for a retiring bishop and I need advice. PDF Print E-mail

Dear Cindy,

I've been asked to make a quilt block for our retiring bishop.  I can't find a nice religious pattern.  Please help!

Louanna.

Louanna 
An excellent book for Biblical/religious patterns is Dorothy Bond's BLEST BE THE QUILTS. It features 128 quilt patterns with religious connotations.  Reasonably priced, too.  Dorothy self-publishes her books, so if you  can't find a copy at your local shop, order directly from her.

Dorothy Bond
541-942-3236
34706 Row River Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424

When I bought my softcover copy a few years ago, the price was $15.  There are other books out on the market featuring religious patterns, including a title from That Patchwork Place. 
Check with your local quilt shop, and they should be able to order something for you.  Or you could order the books from Amazon below.  

Good luck,
Cindy Brick

The Dream Quilt

A mother helps her son get over his bad dreams using her old quilt and faith that God will always protect him. Click here to order for $10.36

Selina and the Bear Paw Quilt.



Selina and the Bear Paw Quilt is a wonderful children's book rich with American heritage.  Click here to order for $6.29

Quilts from Heaven: Finding Parables in the Patchwork of Life



  Click here to order for $13.59

La Colcha De Los Recuerdos


"We will make a quilt to help us always remember home," Anna's mother said.  Click here to order for $13.56

 
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