Home for the Harvest: A Collection of Patchwork & Applique

by Nancy J. Smith, Lynda S. Milligan

Autumn represents a time of plenty...from the excitement of new challenges that back-to-school time brings...to the innocent whimsy of Halloween...to the gathering of friends and family for a Thanksgiving feast. The 18 quilts and more than 20 coordinating small projects celebrate the fall. We have included door toppers, pillows, place mats, scarecrows, apples and pumpkins. Not only have we taken traditional quilt designs and made them new, we've also created original appliques to charm your heart and tickle your funny bone. This is the perfect way to welcome autumn into your home. We invite you to pick up your needle and sew your own harvest of quilts!

103 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2000

About the author

In 1981 Nancy J. Smith and Lynda S. Milligan joined forces to establish the Great American Quilt Factory, Inc. The store, in Denver, Colorado, specialized in quilting patterns, fabrics, classes, and supplies. Four years later, Nancy and Lynda began designing patterns for quilts, stuffed animals, and dolls. In 1985 the formed DreamSpinners, the pattern division of Great American Quilt Factory, Inc. In 1987 the business needed more space, and moved to its present location on East Hampden Avenue in Denver. Consequently, DreamSpinners continued to grow, and eventually became the largest independent pattern company in the United States. In 1988, Nancy and Lynda created Possibilities as a book publishing division. In 1992, the "I'll Teach My...moreIn 1981 Nancy J. Smith and Lynda S. Milligan joined forces to establish the Great American Quilt Factory, Inc. The store, in Denver, Colorado, specialized in quilting patterns, fabrics, classes, and supplies. Four years later, Nancy and Lynda began designing patterns for quilts, stuffed animals, and dolls. In 1985 the formed DreamSpinners, the pattern division of Great American Quilt Factory, Inc. In 1987 the business needed more space, and moved to its present location on East Hampden Avenue in Denver. Consequently, DreamSpinners continued to grow, and eventually became the largest independent pattern company in the United States. In 1988, Nancy and Lynda created Possibilities as a book publishing division. In 1992, the "I'll Teach Myself" series was created to introduce sewing to a younger generation.