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What traditional handicraft allows children to tap into their creativity and imagination? Quilting! In this book in the Kids Can Do It series, kids can design one-of-a-kind gifts and accessories by mixing their favorite colors, fabrics and textures. And while the art of quilting has been around for hundreds of years, a few modern twists make it easier than ever. Ten simple-to-follow patterns with photos, diagrams and step-by-step instructions help kids make projects that are unique -- and useful, too! Kids can make a * pencil case * crazy quilt pillow * book bag * quilted organizer * hopscotch lap quilt Illustrated step-by-step instructions make it easy!
Author Notes
Biz Storms is an avid quilter and the author of Quilting. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.
June Bradford is an illustrator whose books include Quilting and Gifts to Make and Eat. She lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Reviews (3)
School Library Journal Review
Gr 3-6-These series entries are attractively designed and have eye-catching photos and lots of kid appeal. Each book contains a wonderful assortment of gift ideas and projects. MacLeod's introduction covers measuring (metric and imperial), baking tips, and other dos and don'ts concerning food preparation. Appropriate safety/allergy warnings are given. The edible presents, prepared in three or four steps, include chocolate, party food, cookies, soup, seasonings, muffins, candy, and beverages. Ideas for wrapping, tagging, and mailing gifts are also given. Children will especially enjoy Truffle Mice, Great Granola, Gingerbread People, Chocolate Pretzels, and Reindeer Canes. Storms opens with a discussion of fabric, thread, supplies, stitches, and more. The instructions give the basics of this craft and specific projects, such as appliquing clothing, a pincushion, or a wall quilt; making a pencil case, book bag, organizer, pin, pillow, a pieced mini-quilt, and the most challenging project-a Hopscotch Lap Quilt. In both books, the colorful photos and illustrations capture details and design and are an excellent accompaniment to the clear, step-by-step instructions. Useful and popular additions to library collections.-Augusta R. Malvagno, Queens Borough Public Library, NY (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
The author includes the basics of appliqué, hand stitching, and quilting with instructions for ten sewing projects in this attractive but difficult book. Step-by-step directions are at times hard to follow and even older children will need adult help going from the illustrations of a sewing stitch to the real thing. The book will be most useful for children already familiar with the basics of hand sewing who are looking for project ideas. From HORN BOOK Spring 2002, (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Booklist Review
Gr. 4-7. Books in the first-rate Kids Can Do It series continue to give children an opportunity to develop craft skills by providing projects that are both age appropriate and lots of fun. Quilting uses step-by-step instructions keyed to excellent color illustrations to present basics. Ten kid-pleasing projects of increasing difficulty follow--from an appliqued tee shirt to a full-size quilt--each as appealingly and clearly presented as the last. Gifts is a little different. It assumes that children are comfortable in the kitchen and puts as much emphasis on the package as on the culinary product. Instruction for making fudge, for example, is accompanied by ideas for an inventive gift wrap for it. Even though many of the foods are no-cook (fancy salt, flavored vinegar), younger children will need adult help; older ones who like crafts and know cooking basics will do fine on their own. --Stephanie Zvirin
