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Elly Sienkiewicz's book, Baltimore Elegance, is a new look at the Baltimore Album quilt, including 25 smaller less complex blocks, 8 reproduction blocks, and 6 lessons for improving your appliqué skills.

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Baltimore Elegance
A New Approach to Classic Album Quilts

Author: Elly Sienkiewicz
Pages: 176
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11 "
Publisher: C&T Publishing
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4FF01340
Weight: 1.5 lb

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Elly's Newest Baltimore Album: Smaller, Easier, Just as Appealing.

  • A fresh look at Baltimore Album quilts!
  • 25 new, smaller 8 less complex blocks, 8 large reproduction blocks plus border designs.
  • 6 lessons for building and improving your appliqué'" skills.
  • Embellish pretty totes, aprons, pillows, and a block carrier.

 

Author Elly SiekiewiczAbout the Author

Elly Siekiewicz lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband. Their three children, so young when she started quiltmaking and writing books, are now grown and have children of their own.

Elly has written nineteen books, all of which have been connected to teaching and to appliqué' Her impact on the Baltimore Album revival is undeniable. She has been sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm for these quilts for more than twenty years, and she hopes appliqué' and needlework bring you the peace and pleasure they have brought her.

Grape and Fig Wreath With Love BirdsBaltimore Elegance Block Example

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Babushka DollsGrandmother and Granddaughter Totes

 

Table of Contents

Dedication4Lesson I: Oak Leaves and Reel Papercut47
Acknowledgments4Lesson 2: Hearts and Leaves Papercut 56
On Succor and Stitching: Thoughts Shared5Lesson 3: Crossed Flowers 61
Preface6Lesson 4: Family History Block68
Getting Started Lesson 5: Lyre Wreath in Bloom74
What Creates the Classic Look?9Lesson 6: Rose of Sharon85
Design Your Classic 11Projects94
What You"ll Need 11Neck Purse96
The Happiness Is In the Journey! 13Grandmother and Grandaughter Sewing Aprons98
Appliqué' Basics Sewing Case100
Threading the Needle14Grandmother and Granddaughter Totes 102
Basting14Babushka Sewing Doll104
Knots15Baltimore Elegance Pillows107
Ending Appliqué' Stitches17Album Block Carrying Case 110
Tack Stitch18How to Take a Pattern From the Book114
Prepared Appliqué' With Freezer Paper Inside18Patterns120
Nonprepared Appliqué'22Baltimore Elegance Blocks 121
Basic Embroidery Stitches 31Reproduction Blocks 150
Patterns and Pattern Transfer34Borders158
Block Completion34Courses and Sources173
How to Use This Book 34About the Author174
Gallery35Index175

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