Friends Forever Quilting Together

by Nancy J. Smith, Lynda S. Milligan

Friends comfort us in troubled times and help us celebrate the good times. Friendships provide precious memories that can be stitched into a quilt. Having gathered over 20 years of quilting friends, we decided to celebrate them with this book, a treasury of friendship quilts. We designed big quilts, small quilts, bright quilts, muted quilts, and yes, even a "teach a friend to quilt" quilt. We suggest scrap and block exchanges to share with groups of friends. Sprinkled throughout are quotes about friends and friendships that might just prompt a memory that in turn will inspire a quilt for a treasured friend. Offering an assortment of styles and skill levels, this group of 20 quilts and wall hangings is a collections you will come back to again and again. Included are several quick and easy small projects that are perfect for last-minute gifts. As Billie Holiday said, "If I don't have friends, I ain't got nothing." Celebrate your friends--make a quilt!

Paperback

First published December 31, 2001

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.