Book Review

Raise your hand if you like to decorate your house for each season or holiday? Me! I really like to change the quilts and other decorations that I have around the house. I am so excited to do this book review for Dawn Heese. Dawn gave me free rein to show what I wanted and to say what I felt like saying about the book. So this review is all me. Dawn has written a new book called "A Year Of Cozy Comforts" published by Kansas City Star Quilts. This book has quilts, pillows, a pincushion, and a table runner that you can make to decorate for each season. Here is the cover of the book with a sneak peek of what you could make for each of the four seasons.

 When I get a new quilting book I read it from cover to cover even the step by step directions. Dawn has written some really great directions which include color pictures of the parts you will make.

 Here is a page with the cutting directions. Clear and Concise.

 Here is something I really like. FULL SIZE PATTERNS! I do not like having to trace a pattern and then get it enlarged to the percentage that the pattern recommends. Sometimes because of the printer I have I can not enlarge the pattern to the size. Some places will not even copy the pattern for you because of copyright laws. With Dawn's pattern you don't have to worry about that.

How would you like to enjoy a summertime picnic on this quilt? I know what you are thinking. Yep, I would not have a picnic on the quilt either but it is nice to think about it. I sure would make this quilt to display for summertime though.

 Look at this quilt! It is my favorite of all the quilts in the book to make for Autumn. I want to stop everything I am working on and get busy making this one.

The book has beautiful photographs of each project and Dawn includes a family recipe for each season. I am going to try the Taco Soup one chilly night for dinner very soon. 

Here is the back of the book. You can get another peek at some of the other projects in the book. If you love to do applique this book is for you.

You can see more of the quilts on Dawn's blog plus you have chance to win the book. You have until the 25th. If you don't win you can also order on her website with free shipping in the US.

Now I am inspired to go do some applique on my next two Hartfield blocks.
Off to my sewing room I go.

With Passion,
Carrie P.