Do you love quilts and quilting?

Then you've come to the right place! Cindy Brick, quilting teacher, quilt restorer, writer and appraiser, is an expert on old quilts and quilt history, including Crazy quilts, and often writes about them in books and magazines. She is an American Quilter's Society-certified textile appraiser and member of PAAQT, professional judge and the author of 6 books, including the FABRIC DATING KIT which has helped thousands of readers learn more about dating old quilts and fabrics.

It's here! We finally have copies of Cindy's newest, QUILTS OF THE GOLDEN WEST, in at the Brickworks offices. The book is everything we hoped for -- great photos, clear instructions, and Cindy's usual mix of history, unusual stories and beautiful quilts. Nine Western Babes are featured in the book: women who either worked for their gold and silver (and copper); married men who had (and lost) it; entertained for it; or simply took it! You can see pages and more at the Kansas City Star's online store here.

The book retails for $28.95, but we'll ship it for only $25.95, including media rate shipping! Write us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call the toll-free number below to order. We accept VISA or MASTERCARD, PAYPAL, checks or money orders.

Cindy's CRAZY QUILTS is the first history-based reference book on Crazies since 1984, and includes a how-to section on making a Crazy quilt: your choice of several different methods, from heirloom to lightning-fast. CRAZY QUILTS came out in mid-February 2008, and is now in its third edition!

E-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We'll ship your book for $24.95 total, including FREE shipping. (Right up there with Amazon, including shipping -- and you get Cindy's autograph, to boot! And yes, we accept Paypal, VISA or MASTERCARD...or mail us a check or money order.) Or just use our handy shopping cart.

What is Cindy doing right now? Check www.cindybrick.blogspot.com and see!

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A former QUILTER'S NEWSLETTER editor, Cindy's work appears in many publications, including the QUILTING QUARTERLY (NQA) and VINTAGE QUILTS. (Look for her column, 'Old Things Considered,' in the latter.) Cindy is also a professional quilt restorer with strong ties to the Quilt Heritage Foundation and QHL.

"I love teaching people more about quilting, especially where it's been through the years," she says. "Although I've learned from slide shows, and use them myself on occasion, I believe you learn more from seeing and touching the real thing. That's why my classes and lectures include dozens of samples, from quilts, tops, blocks, and fabric to vintage paper." Look for Cindy's books, fabrics and patterns, including the GRANDMA'S QUILT PATTERNS inside. We also stock a wide range of other helpful history and needlework books and patterns, quilt restoration products, and even a little Hanky Panky. Come on in, and explore!

Don't forget our sister website, CLASSY GIRL -- you'll find kits for Crazies, helpful books and all sorts of embellishments, from charms to Treasured Memories fabric transfers. Just click on the 'Classy Girl' label on the top of the menu on this page.

BREAKING NEWS -- We've just had a special reprinting of Cindy's bestselling book, HANKY PANKY CRAZY QUILTS! You may have seen Cindy talking about the Hanky Panky method on "Simply Quilts." ( Click here for more.) The book has been out of print for ages -- we're thrilled we can offer it once more. But warning: this will be a limited edition. We don't know if we'll get our hands on any more copies after this printing, although we will release the sequel, HANKY PANKY WITH A FLOURISH, in the spring.This new collection of handkerchief quilt patterns includes the traditional Hanky Panky method, plus many hankie-related patterns that don't require cutting the handkerchiefs!

If you've always wanted a copy of Hanky Panky for your very own, now's the time to get it...$13.95, including free first class mail shipping. Brush a little Hanky Panky on your life!

Visit our Hanky Panky Gallery to see quilts made by Hanky Panky fans!