http://barbaralyn.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Barbara R. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:31:45 GMT 2010-01-06T18:31:45Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978442 A set of charm squares is a fun thing to create a quilt from.  What?  No pre-cut squares?  Then grab your stash and use up those pieces you just can’t part with but aren’t . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:12:06 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978442 Barbara R. 2010-01-05T22:12:06Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978383 If you are looking for a quilting book full of quilts, this is not the one you should get.  If you are looking for quilts plus pillows, sachets, aprons, tablecloths, pin cushions and small decorations . . . Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:47:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977978383 Barbara R. 2010-01-05T21:47:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976202 I need 36 hours in one day to work on all the quilts in this book that I want to make.  Oh where do I start?  With 17 quilts, it will be hard to pick one to start with. A 16-page section . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:55:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976202 Barbara R. 2010-01-04T20:55:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976166 I love the look of a quilt with a star pattern but I HATE to sew inset points.  Now I can have my stars and quilt too! Jackie Robinson teaches us how to make the Hunter’s Star using . . . Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:11:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977976166 Barbara R. 2010-01-04T20:11:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965916 What comes in a plain white cover and keeps you wanting to read until the wee hours of the morning?  BONE TEAR does. This story is a tale written in the Viking era about a young princess, . . . Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:03:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977965916 Barbara R. 2009-12-28T19:03:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943066 Ms. Tracy couldn’t make up her mind on whether to write a novel about the Civil War or write a book about quilting.  While both are favorite subjects of mind, I was looking for a book about . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:04:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943066 Barbara R. 2009-12-11T21:04:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943029 As Civil War Re-enactors, I was excited to see a book published for the “tween” about this period of history.  Unfortunately, it was a slow and boring read.  Even halfway into . . . Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:40:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977943029 Barbara R. 2009-12-11T20:40:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977900988 A dozen quilts, all lap sized, to create.  Of course, as Ms Diehl points out, a few borders or extra blocks and they can become a bed quilt as well.  So don’t let the title stop you . . . Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:38:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977900988 Barbara R. 2009-11-14T18:38:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977900952 This book held my attention until the very last word.  I hated to put it down and found myself reading far into the night. BLOOD REVENGE is a timely story about biological warfare.  . . . Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:56:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977900952 Barbara R. 2009-11-14T17:56:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892727 In looking at the cover of this DVD, I thought this would be a rather easy block to create.  Once into the video, I discovered that there were so many things to have to do to create the two blocks . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:04:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892727 Barbara R. 2009-11-09T19:04:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892689 The very first thing that caught my eye was the CD that comes with EASY APPLIQUÉ BLOCKS.  How wonderful that I can print out my templates to any size I want.  Yes, the book says 6, . . . Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:42:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977892689 Barbara R. 2009-11-09T18:42:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891309 One quilt from seven blocks and flowers that never die is what you will get in FLOWER POTS.  Using these blocks, you can create the quilt that Ms. Lammon intended.  Or you can be even more . . . Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:50:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891309 Barbara R. 2009-11-08T20:50:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891276 This is a short story of a futuristic time.  There is a battle between humans and a “Steel Blue” species.  The Lone Watcher is working at his post when the Steel Blues land.  . . . Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:10:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977891276 Barbara R. 2009-11-08T20:10:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882009 The book begins with several wonderful tips on the basics of punchneedle work.  It shows pictures of the different types of punchneedle and talks about the various types of cloth.  Scissors, . . . Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:34:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882009 Barbara R. 2009-11-02T21:34:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977881973 There are lots of great things about PILLOW TALK.  It is spiral bound so the pages lay open without having to weight them down or break the binding by pushing too far.  It comes with a CD . . . Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:07:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977881973 Barbara R. 2009-11-02T21:07:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977880491 This book has lots of great tips on how to get started quilting your own quilts.  Reading the section on Free-Motion Quilting Basics you will find tips such as using the right foot (and that doesn’t . . . Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:06:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977880491 Barbara R. 2009-11-01T22:06:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977871003 The second issue of TWICE QUILTED DESIGNS brings the quilter 20 patterns.  Pick leaves, birds or hearts to name only a few of the patterns.  The booklet that comes with the paper patterns . . . Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:48:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977871003 Barbara R. 2009-10-26T19:48:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977869496 I love the projects in this book.  Quilts, table cloths, chair covers, pillows, shower curtains and table runners to name a few.  The first section of these projects was all done using the . . . Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:50:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977869496 Barbara R. 2009-10-25T20:50:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977869446 I have always loved the “Arthur Legend” which is the story THE TAKER AND THE KEEPER is based on. With a red monocle and his friend Yolanda, Gregory stumbles upon a “hole” . . . Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:12:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977869446 Barbara R. 2009-10-25T20:12:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853582 What do you know about scrap quilts?  This book explains about value and visual texture which are important in creating a beautiful scrap quilt.  It also lays out the steps for having a block . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:47:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853582 Barbara R. 2009-10-14T19:47:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853508 18 brightly colored quilts to make by piecing and appliqué and embellish with embroidery is what you will find in QUILTS FROM THE HEART II. A Baker’s Dozen of pages begins the book . . . Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:04:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977853508 Barbara R. 2009-10-14T19:04:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839829 480 pages later, I now know everything there is to know about woodworking.  Well, not quite but this book gives a very detailed insight into the right way to do woodworking. From setting . . . Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:34:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839829 Barbara R. 2009-10-05T20:34:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839797 This book is one that is perfect for teaching small children about the importance of recycling and keeping our environment clean.   What small child doesn’t enjoy watching . . . Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:10:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839797 Barbara R. 2009-10-05T20:10:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839732 This DVD is a double treat.  Not only can you watch and learn but you can READ and learn.  The DVD comes with a printable PDF file of the pattern.  What better way to learn this Strip . . . Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:28:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977839732 Barbara R. 2009-10-05T19:28:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816620 This is one GOTTA HAVE book all about knitting.  It is ring bound so no broken binding when trying to keep a page open.  It has removable projects cards that are printed on stiffer paper than . . . Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:07:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977816620 Barbara R. 2009-09-17T20:07:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812401 Here is a calendar for those of us with busy schedules.  There are large squares to keep track of daily life plus when you do have time, you also have twelve quilt patterns to make.  Two for . . . Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:46:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812401 Barbara R. 2009-09-14T21:46:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812351 Grab this calendar and you will have space to write everyone’s reminders with squares that measure 1 ¾ by 1 ½ inches.  Plus, each month it has a photo of a quilt that was featured . . . Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:06:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977812351 Barbara R. 2009-09-14T21:06:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803228 Three of my favorite things in one book --- Sunbonnet Sue, appliqué and embroidery.  Appliqué or embroidery is something that I can do in front of the TV at night or take with me . . . Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:43:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803228 Barbara R. 2009-09-07T18:43:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803187 WOW!  If you don’t need glasses before you make these quilts, you may afterwards!  Or if you weren’t able to count over 1,000, you will be able to do so when done!  When the . . . Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:09:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803187 Barbara R. 2009-09-07T18:09:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803159 This beading book contains wonderful graphics of Dolly Mama and cute sayings.  But, of course, this is a beading book too.  Rings, bracelets, tiara’s, wands eye glass lanyards, to name . . . Mon, 07 Sep 2009 17:32:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977803159 Barbara R. 2009-09-07T17:32:09Z