CRAZY QUILTS



There is a quilting guild who loves crazy quilts and put up a bibliography: REPIECERS, S. California Quilt Study Group

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Bibliography Entries

Stack the Deck! Crazy Quilts in 4 Easy Steps, by Karla Alexander (TPB:2002) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 80 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: That Patchwork Place, Woodinville, WA; ISBN: 1564774341;
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Stack a New Deck: More Great Quilts in 4 Easy Steps, by Karla Alexander (TPB:2004)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: That Patchwork Place, Woodinville, WA; ISBN: 1564775372;
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New Cuts for New Quilts: More Ways to Stack the Deck, by Karla Alexander (TPB:2006)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: That Patchwork Place, Woodinville, WA; ISBN: 1564776778;
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Color Shuffle: New Quilts from Karla Alexander, by Karla Alexander (TPB:2009)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: That Patchwork Place, Woodinville, WA; ISBN: 1564779270;
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Stack the Deck Revisited: Updated Patterns from Stack the Deck, by Karla Alexander (TPB:2010)
Notes: 48 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: That Patchwork Place, Woodinville, WA; ISBN: 1604680318;
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Dynamic Quilts with Easy Curves: 19 Projects to Stack, Shuffle and Sew, by Karla Alexander (TPB:2012)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: That Patchwork Place, Woodinville, WA; ISBN: 1604680822;
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Stack, Shuffle and Slide: A New Technique for Stack the Deck Quilts, by Karla Alexander (TPB:2014)
Notes: 80 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: That Patchwork Place, Woodinville, WA; ISBN: 1604682353;
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Allie Aller's Crazy Quilting: Modern Piecing & Embellishing for Joyful Stitching, by Allie Aller (TPB:2011)
Notes: ?? pages; Country: USA; Publisher: C&T Publishing, Lafayette, CA; ISBN: ????;

Crazy Quilt Playing Cards, by Allie Aller (TPB:2011)
Notes: 54 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: C&T Publishing, Lafayette, CA; ISBN: 1607055120;
They used Allie Aller's picture for the joker!

Quilting...just a little bit crazy: A Marriage of Traditional & Crazy Quilting, by Allie Aller (TPB:2014)
Notes: 120 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: C&T Publishing, Lafayette, CA; ISBN: 1607057719;

A Patchwork of Pieces: An Anthology of Early Quilt Stories 1845-1940, by Cuesta Benberry, Carol Pinney Crabb (TPB:19??)
Notes: ?? pages; Country: USA; Publisher: American Quilter's Society, Padukah, KY; ISBN: ???;
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Embroidery Stitches from Old American Quilts, by Dorothy Bond (TPB:1977) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 30 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Self, Cottage Grove, OR; ISBN: None;
This was on QNM's 15th Anniversary Top 100 Quilting Books List...

Crazy Quilt Stitches, by Dorothy Bond (TPB:1981) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 104 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Self, Cottage Grove, OR; ISBN: 0960608605;
This was on QNM's 15th Anniversary Top 100 Quilting Books List...

Joyful Daily Stitching Seam by Seam: Complete Guide to 500 Embroidery Stitch Combinations Perfect for Crazy Quilting, by Valerie Bothell (TPB:2018)
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: C&T Publishing, Lafayette, CA; ISBN: 1617455512;

Hanky Panky Crazy Quilts: How to make Crazy Quilts with Heirloom Handkerchiefs, by Cindy Brick (TPB:2002)
Notes: 32 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: American School of Needlecraft, San Marcos, CA; ISBN: 1590120507;
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Crazy Quilts: History Techniques Embroidery Motifs, by Cindy Brick (TPB:2008)
Notes: 160 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Voyageur Press, ???; ISBN: 0760332371;
There is a softcover edition (ISBN:0760340099)...

An Encyclopedia of Crazy Quilt Stitches and Motifs, by Linda Causee (TPB:1997)
Notes: 68 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: American School of Needlework, San Marcos, CA; ISBN: 0881958409;
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101 Crazy Quilt Blocks, by Linda Causee (TPB:2004)
Notes: 124 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: American School of Needlework, Inc., San Marcos, CA; ISBN: 1590120124;
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Quilts A to Z: 26 Techniques Every Quilter Should Know, by Linda Causee (TPB:2006)
Notes: 192 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Sterling, NY; ISBN: 1402723180;
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Foolproof Crazy Quilting: Visual Guide, 25 Stitch Maps, 100 Embroidery Embellishment Stitches, by Jennifer Clouston (TPB:2014)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: C&T Publishing, Lafayette, CA; ISBN: 1607057174;
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Foolproof Crazy-Quilt Projects: 10 Projects, Seam-by-Seam Stitch Maps, Stitch Dictionary, Full-Size Patterns, by Jennifer Clouston (TPB:2016)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: C&T Publishing, Lafayette, CA; ISBN: 1617451320;
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The Complete Book of Crazy Patchwork: A Step-by-Step guide to crazy patchwork projects, by Mary Conroy (TPB:1985)
Notes: 180 pages; Country: CAN; Publisher: Sterling Publishing, NY; ISBN: 0806955481;

Crazy Quilting: Heirloom Quilts, Traditional Motifs and Decorative Stitches, by Christine Dabbs (TPB:1998) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 192 pages; Country: CAN; Publisher: Rutledge Hill Press, Nashville, TN; ISBN: 1558536949;

Better Homes & Gardens: Victorian Patchwork and Quilting, by Arlene Detorre (TPB:1995)
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Meredith Books, NY; ISBN: 0696200791;

The Big Book of Crazy Quilt Stitches, by Patricia Eaton (TPB:1999)
Notes: 20 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc., Little Rock, AZ; ISBN: 1609001702;
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Step-by-Step Patchwork: Complete Instructions for Dozens of Patchwork Techniques Including Seamed, Mosaic, Strip and String, Log Cabin, & Crazy Quilt, by Helen Fairfield (TPB:1990)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: St. Martin's Press, NY; ISBN: 0312052782;

Crazy-Quilted Memories: Beautiful Emboridery Brings Your Family Portraits to Life, by Brian Haggard (TPB:2011)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: C&T Publishing, Lafayette, CA; ISBN: 160705227X;
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Crazy Patchwork, by Janet Haigh (TPB:1998)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: NcGraw-Hill, ???; ISBN: 0844226645;
There is a hardcover edition(ISBN:1855856131)...

Ma Ella's Crazy Quilt, Book 2(#709), by Betty Morris Hamilton (TPB:1988)
Notes: 3 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Leisure Arts, Little Rock, AZ; ISBN: None;
This is a counted cross-stitch pattern of two little girls in large floppy hats and pretty dresses, sitting outside on a crazy quilt with a teddy bear...

Putting on the Glitz: Unusual Fabrics and Threads for Quilting and Sewing, by Sandra L Hatch, Ann Boyce (HC:1991) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 164 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Chilton, Radnor, PA; ISBN: 0801980186;
She was an influential editor for House of White Birches for at least two decades - and she did a book for Chilton, who had the influential editor Robbie Fanning!

Crazy Quilting With a Difference, by Dixie Haywood (TPB:1981)
Notes: ?? pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Scissortail Publications, Pensacola, FL; ISBN: ****;
This was on QNM's 15th Anniversary Top 100 Quilting Books List; Dixie shares a page with Jane Hall......

The Contemporary Crazy Quilt Project Book, by Dixie Haywood (HC:1988)
Notes: 96 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Crown Publishers Inc., NY; ISBN: 0517526581;
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Quick-and-Easy Crazy Quilt Patchwork with 14 Projects, by Dixie Haywood (TPB:1992) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 64 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Dover Publications, Inc., Mineola, NY; ISBN: 0486271064;
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The Pieceable Kingdom, by Mary Jane Laphier (TPB:1985)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Wallace-Homestead Book Co., ???; ISBN: 087069426X;
Has 1 crazy quilt pattern...

Crazy Quilts, by Penny McMorris (TPB:1984)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: EP Dutton & Co., Inc., NY; ISBN: 0525481095;
This was on QNM's 15th Anniversary Top 100 Quilting Books list;
There's also a hardcover edition(ISBN:0525242260)...

The Magic of Crazy Quilting: A Complete Resource for Embellished Quilting, by J. Marsha Michler (TPB:1998,2004) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Krause Publications, Iola, WI; ISBN: 0873416228;
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Crazy Quilts by Machine, by J. Marsha Michler (TPB:2000) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Krause Publications, Iola, WI; ISBN: 0873418271;
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Crazy Quilted Heirlooms and Gifts, by J. Marsha Michler (TPB:2001)
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Krause Publications, Iola, WI; ISBN: 0873419596;
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Motifs for Crazy Quilting, by J. Marsha Michler (TPB:2002)
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Krause Publications, Iola, WI; ISBN: 087349427X;
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Crazy Quilting, The Complete Guide, by J. Marsha Michler (TPB:2008) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 256 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Krause Publications, Iola, WI; ISBN: 0896895203;
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The Crazy Quilt Handbook, by Judith Baker Montano (TPB:1987)
Notes: 80 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: C&T Publishing, Lafayette, CA; ISBN: 0914881051;
Judith is a prolific designer with several more books not listed here and has her own bib pageJudith Baker Montano ...

Crazy Quilt Odyssey: Adventures in Victorian Needlework, by Judith Montano (TPB:1991) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 144 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: C&T Publishing, Martinez, CA; ISBN: 0914881418;

The Crazy Quilt Handbook(revised 2nd edition), by Judith Baker Montano (TPB:2001)
Notes: 80 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: C&T Publishing, Lafayette, CA; ISBN: 1571201734;
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Fiberart Montage: Combining Quilting, Embroidery & Photography with Embellishments, by Judith Montano (TPB:2009) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 266 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Dragon Threads, Worthington, OH; ISBN: 0981886019;

The Crazy Quilt Handbook, Revised(3rd edition): 12 Updated Step-by-Step Projects, Illustrated Stitch Guide including Silk Ribbon Stitches, by Judith Baker Montano (TPB:2015)
Notes: 112 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: C&T Publishing, Lafayette, CA; ISBN: 1617450324;
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Quilting News of Yesteryear: Crazy as a Bed-Quilt, by Sue Reich (HC:2007) Book Review Popup Window
Notes: 178 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., Atglen, PA; ISBN: 9780764327957;
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Embellishing Crazy Quilts for Beginners, by Kathy Seaman Shaw (TPB:2011)
Notes: 148 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Self, ???; ISBN: 1456516450;
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Crazy Quilting, Vol. 1: Beyond the Basics, by Kathy Seaman Shaw (TPB:2015)
Notes: 140 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Self, ???; ISBN: 1518789293;
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Crazy Quilting, Vol. 2: Ribbon Embellishments, by Kathy Seaman Shaw (TPB:2016)
Notes: 172 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Self, ???; ISBN: 1519182775;
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Crazy Quilting, Vol. 3: Fancy Seam Designs, by Kathy Seaman Shaw (TPB:2017)
Notes: 132 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Self, ???; ISBN: 1548166685;
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Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts: 480 Embroidered Seam Designs, 36 Stitch Template Designs for Perfect Placement, by Kathy Seaman Shaw (TPB:2019)
Notes: 128 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: C&T Publishing, Lafayette, CA; ISBN: 1617457736;
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Crazy Quilt Workbook, by David K. Small (TPB:1997)
Notes: 100 pages; Country: USA; Publisher: Small and Associates Publishing, ???; ISBN: None;
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Title***, by Designer*** (TPB:19??)
Notes: ?? pages; Country: USA; Publisher: ???; ISBN: ???;
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CATALOG OF MAGAZINE ARTICLES ABOUT CRAZY QUILTS

  • Godey's Lady's Book
    • "The Career of a Crazy Quilt" by *
            ISSUE: July 1884(Vol. *:*), p. 96
    • "***" by *
            ISSUE: Mon. Year(Vol. *:*)
  • Peterson's Magazine
    • "A Story of a Crazy Quilt" by *
            ISSUE: Dec. 1885(Vol. *:*), p. 124
    • "***" by *
            ISSUE: Mon. Year(Vol. *:*)
  • PIECEWORK
    • "All the New Fancy Stitches" by *
            ISSUE: Mar/Apr. 1998(Vol. *:*), p. 34-35
    • "***" by *
            ISSUE: Mon. Year(Vol. *:*)
  • HARPER'S YOUNG PEOPLE
    • "Ruth's Crazy Quilt" by *
            ISSUE: June 15, 1886(Vol. VII:*), p. 142
    • "***" by *
            ISSUE: Mon. Year(Vol. *:*)
  • POPULAR NEEDLEWORK
    • "New Look in Chair Seats" by Mrs. Doris Mitchell
      "The Crazy Quilt" by Mrs. Doris Mitchell
            ISSUE: June 1966(Vol. 1:11)
    • "Return of the Crazy Quilt!" by Dorothy Holman
            ISSUE: Mar/April 1976(Vol. 11:1)
    • "***" by *
            ISSUE: Mon. Year(Vol. *:*)
  • MAGAZINE
    • "***" by *
            ISSUE: Mon. Year(Vol. *:*)
    • "***" by *
            ISSUE: Mon. Year(Vol. *:*)

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