Colorful Quilts for Playful Kids: 14 Colorful Projects with Dozens of Playful Designs to Mix & Match

by Jane Pittman
Landauer Books; $24.95

Quilters love making quilts for others and having kids, or grandkids, in your life inspires many quilts. For author Janet Pittman, her two granddaughters inspired her to take a fresh look at kids’ quilt patterns. This collection of quilts and projects starts with a focuses on getting the kids you love involved in your hobby, whether that’s helping choose the colors of the quilts, play with blocks or help embellish their own quilt. The book features six main themes, each with a quilt and something extra, such as a pillow or bag. For example, “Construction Zone” features a quilt with appliqué construction vehicles and a tote bag with the dump truck. Janet also shares her “be creative” ideas for embellishing or adding something extra to the project.

Look for the book at your favorite quilt or book retailer. Here’s a link to Amazon if you would like to learn more about the book.

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