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Publications by Kathy
Ozark Varieties: I recently self-published an applique book
that features the quilt shown in the photo above. It has basic instructions for hand
and machine applique, the patterns for the quilt (nine blocks and a scalloped
border), and color photos of eighteen quilts made from these patterns.
The cost per book is $22 plus $5 for
shipping. To order copies of this book, send a check or money order to my
address listed above. Wholesale prices are available for quilt shops, guilds
and museums.
Protecting Tomorrow's Treasures Today:
This booklet discusses appraisals, caring for quilts, cleaning quilts and
information regarding buying and selling quilts. The cost is $5 plus $2 for
shipping.
Spring Special:
If you place an order for my book (Ozark Varieties) prior to May 1, 2008, I will include a
free copy of my booklet Protecting Tomorrow's Treasures Today.
Teaching in Houston, Texas & Gramado,
Brazil
In November 2007, I taught
eight classes at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas. I stood
all week teaching and my students made great class projects. As always, the
venders had wonderful things to sell. My favorite venders are those with beads.
I then met my husband
David at the airport and we flew to Brazil for another quilt festival. The
flight was long and I thought my legs were going to never be the same from the
cramped space between the rows of the airplane. I was glad to have David along
to help me navigate in the airports. The main language in Brazil is Portuguese.
We traveled to a city in
southeast Brazil called Gramado where I was judging and teaching at the 10th
Annual Brazilian Patchwork and Quilt Festival. We stayed at a resort that
overlooked the city. Quilt makers from all over South America attended the
festival. I met quilters from many cities in Brazil as well as from Chile,
Uruguay and Ecuador. My interpreter was from Sao Paulo. She and her sister are
quilt teachers so they were able to help in my classrooms.
Gramado is quaint with
many German, Swiss and Italian immigrants. The buildings and lifestyle made us
think we were in Germany. The surrounding mountains were spectacular and large
hydrangea bushes grow wild all over the hillsides. We visited a chocolate
factory and glass factory. The food and waiters in the restaurants were also
great. I drank Brazilian coffee which is extremely strong and sweet and even
danced with gauchos at the festival banquet on the last night. It's a trip we
will never forget.
The quilts at the
Brazilian Quilt Festival were very good with many art quilts with
threadwork details. Next month I plan to post some photos of our trip and some
of the quilts from the show. Please check back.
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