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1: And happily my class is obsessed with this!
This is truly a touching story about family and culture and change in the form of a Russian quilt that is passed down from mother to daughter for several generations, each generation changing slightly with a changing world. The art is lovely, black and white with only the quilt colored.
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2: Family Ties
This is a wonderful story about how a family keeps their history alive in a new country.
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3: The importance of Family quilts
This is a beautiful family story which encompasses many generations of growing up, coming to America and watching how customs change as new experiences are learned. A favorite dress and shawl are made into a quilt by elders in the family after the clothing is outgrown. This quilt becomes a family heirloom and is used over and over again as a wedding canopy, as a tablecloth, a picnic spread, a wrap for new babies and I'm certain for many other usages. When something is made with love of things that have meaning for us, it becomes a very special gift. This book tenderly goes through the use of this particular quilt through many generations. A throughtfully written book to be cherished, as was the quilt.
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4: Why didn't I know about this book?
A friend showed me her copy of this book and I immediately ordered four copies. Every quilter should have a copy and I would love to see every child have one too. (It's a great gift!) What a beautiful family story! One thing I really like is that the illustrations are of real people.
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5: GET THE HARDBACK. THE PAPERBACK IS CONDENSED
This book is wonderful for the many reasons listed. I first found it at the library in hardback and my daughter and I love it. When I ordered the paperback for her own copy, we realized that the paperback ends 5 or 6 pages short. It fails to discuss Patricia's own family.
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