C&T Publishing Introduces The Ultimate Reference Book For Modern Quilters

Sept. 28, 2010 - PRLog -- Media Contact: Megan Scott
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C&T Publishing http://www.ctpub.com/productdetails.cfm?PC=1997 Introduces
The Ultimate Reference Book For Modern Quilters

“When I first saw the proposal for The Practical Guide to Patchwork, I knew it had the potential to be “that book” for a new generation of quilters.” http://www.stashbooksblog.com/products/the-practical-guide-to-patchwork/
Gailen Runge, C&T Publishing Creative Director
CONCORD, CA, September 22, 2010¬– C&T Publishing has partnered with pattern designer Elizabeth Hartman http://www.ctpub.com/contributorinfo.cfm?ContribID=502  to create the next title in their Stash Books imprint called The Practical Guide to Patchwork-New Basics for the Modern Quiltmaker. Modern quilting http://themodernquiltguild.com/ is now a worldwide phenomenon, thanks in part to modern online communication tools like blogs, facebook, and flickr.
Evidence of its explosive popularity is The Modern Quilt Guild, which has expanded to over 80 chapters since its inception just one year ago.

The Practical Guide to Patchwork by Elizabeth Hartman http://www.ohfransson.com/ is an indispensable resource for anyone who quilts with a modern style—or wants to learn how to. It covers all the basics of contemporary quilting, from supplies and planning to step-by-step construction, with Hartman inserting her own tips and tricks along the way. This comprehensive book also includes twelve innovative projects that reflect the spirit of modern quilting by encouraging all sewers, from first-timers to veterans, to experiment with design, color, and scale. “I want to show people how achievable and fun quiltmaking can be. I also want to challenge the idea that quiltmaking must be done in a particular way,” says Hartman.

A young, self-taught modern quilter herself, Elizabeth Hartman delivers the guidance and encouragement for this new generation of quiltmakers. She is well-known in the modern quilting community for her refreshingly straightforward approach, creative patterns, and easy-to-understand tutorials.  Her blog www.ohfransson.com has 6,000 subscribers and receives as many as 10,000 hits per day.  A follower of her blog states, “Oh my goodness, what would we do without Elizabeth? She can be held responsible for initiating my passion into modern quilting. I am continually amazed at what I see when I log onto her site daily. She is an inspiration to all of us.”





About Stash Books:
Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing, is a new line of books that celebrates handmade fabric arts. Stash Books titles encourage the craft sewer to create beautiful authenticity in a time of mass-production. Backed by C&T Publishing’s solid reputation for quality, Stash Books inspires readers with contemporary designs, clear and simple instructions, and engaging photography.

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Since its founding in 1983, C&T Publishing has become the industry leader for providing exceptional books and products to the quilting, paper craft, and fiber art markets throughout the United States and internationally.