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After Grandma passes away, Katy is flooded with memories every time she wraps herself in one of Gram's wonderful quilts. Each one holds a story that was stitched into place with love. Then Katy and her mom find the beginnings of a quilt labeled "Kate's." With only one patch completed, it's a mystery just waiting to be solved. What should Katy's quilt look like? What story did Gram have in mind for this special gift? Journey with Katy as she discovers the magic of quilting and captures her memories of Gram forever. Quilt of Dreams celebrates the special relationship of grandmothers, mothers, and daughters and their labors of love that result in spectacular, functional pieces of art-quilts. The book also includes histories and illustrations of traditional quilt patterns. Author and illustrator Mindy Dwyer says, "Quilts are like windows into the past to help us remember those who came before us. It's as if each scrap of fabric remembers where it's been before." Inspired by her Northern home and her own young children, Dwyer's career as an illustrator and writer has been exceptional. She is the recipient of many awards and is the author/illustrator of Coyote in Love and Aurora, and the illustrator of Baked Alaska, all published by Alaska Northwest Books(tm). She lives in Anchorage. |
