Showing posts with label American Summer rugs and quilts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label American Summer rugs and quilts. Show all posts

Sunday, February 26, 2012

American Summer

Man oh man, was Lauren right when she said this book is a 'must have'.  I received my copy in yesterday's mail and have been going thru the book over and over trying to decide what design I want to hook.  


There are 12 rug hooking patterns to enlarge including the July 4th Parade so it does include the boy pulling the dog in the wagon along with a kid on a bike and one pushing a wheelbarrow ~ oh so adorable.  There is also a mermaid pattern, a big fish, Moby Dick, a game board, lighthouse, bathing beauties, vintage swimsuit, just to name a few.


There is so much to look at that I have to keep  going thru the book to look again because it seems I see something new each time I peruse it.  The photography is wonderful with beach scenes and stores, which I think are probably in Nantucket.


Oh, there is also a section on rug hooking basics and a how to on binding.  There are are also two quilt designs and a handy dandy tote pattern.  At the back of the book there is a wonderful article about Polly's passion of helping the wounded Marines.  If you would like to learn more about this program and how it helps families, check out www.semperfifund.org


All I can say is you better hurry and get your copy before they are all gone.  Here is a link to contact Polly for your copy.  http://www.minickandsimpson.com/