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Calico and Chintz: page 57. Connie Nordstrom is a quilt historian who lectures on aspects of the history of quilting in America. Contact her at 1910 Placitas Trail, Farmington, NM 87401; email 2nords@earthlink.net. The blocks are made with various reproduction fabrics, and the large chintz is from the DAR Museum Collection by P&B Textiles.
Candy Flowers: page 62. The applique patterns for this quilt can be found in Mimi Dietrich's book Baltimore Bouquets (Martingale & Company, 1992). Check quilt shops, online booksellers, or contact the publisher at 800-426-3126; www2.martingale-pub.com.
Cover: Beth Lyda modified the size of the star blocks she used from Carol Doak's 50 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars (Martingale & Company, 2000). For this book and other foundation pattern books by Carol, check local quilt shops or online retailers or contact the publisher (see information in Candy Flowers, above). Three of the star block patterns are given on the QNM website at www.quiltersnewsletter.com/webextras/feature152/.
Pens or Pins?: page 60. Karen Buck's quilting business, The Patchwork Heart, can be reached at ThePWH@aol.com. Signed copies of Karen's books are available; email Killerquilts@aol.com or check the website www.KillerQuilts.com.
For a school author visit, quilt guild presentation, or to order patterns or books by Jane Tenorio-Coscarelli, visit her website at www.quarterinchpublishing.com; write 1/4 Inch Publishing, 33255 Stoneman St. B, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530; phone 951-609-3309; fax 951-609-3369.
Contact the other featured authors through the following information:
Mignon Ballard: www.mignonballard.com.
Jennifer Chiaverini: www.elmcreek.net.
Sandra Dallas: www.sandradallas.com.
Earlene Fowler: www.earlenefowler.com.
Annette Mahon: www.annettemahon.com.
Emilie Richards: www.emilierichards.com.
Ann Rinaldi: www.annrinaldi.com.
Pinwheels & Posies: page 34. The Wave Edge Ruler that Susan Geddes used for the curved borders in her quilt was reviewed in the 2004 Tools Review in QNM (May 2004, No. 362). Look for the ruler at your local quilt store or contact its maker, Lily Marie Amaru, at lilymarie@express56.com; www.thewaveedgeruler.com.
Quilting Motifs for a Double Wedding Ring: page 30. More of Cindy Needham's quilting designs can be found at Quilting Creations International, Inc., P.O. Box 512, Zoar, OH 44697; website www.quiltingcreations.com.
Quiltmaker's Workshop: page 36. Sharon Pederson is an accomplished quiltmaker, teacher, and author. Her books Reversible Quilts: Two at a Time and More Reversible Quilts: 11 New Projects are available at quilt shops, online, or from the publisher, Martingale & Company (see Candy Flowers above). Martingale will release Sharon's newest book, Sensational Sashiko: Japanese Applique and Quilting by Machine, in October 2005. Email her at sped@oberon.ark.com; website www.sharonquilts.com.
The pattern for the reversible table runner was published in the July/August '03 issue of Quiltmaker magazine (No. 92). To order the back issue, visit www.villagequiltshoppe.com.
The dark blue fabric used for the sashiko samples is from P&B Textiles. Check your local quilt shop for this fabric.
Readers' Quilt Show: page 26. For workshop schedules see Pamela Allen's website www.pamelart.com; email allen5@sympatico.ca.
Betsy Cannon teaches embellishment and accepts commissions. Email RLbcannon@cs.com.
Mickey Depre teaches workshops combining creativity and technique. See her website www.mdquilts.com; mickey@mdquilts.com; phone 708-828-2301.
Connie Harris Farrington lectures and teaches workshops in New York and New England. Contact her at 1780 Ridge Rd., Queensbury, NY 12804; phone 518-792-5569.
Carol Mesimer designs patterns and teaches quilt workshops. Write 2045 Cahas Mtn. Rd., Boones Mill, VA 24065; CWMesimer24065@aol.com; website www.kansasartquilters.org/gallery.htm.
Fran Snay teaches, lectures, and offers trunk shows. View her quilts at www.quiltsbyfransnay.com; 817-295-4649; bagrags2@aol.com.
Designer Cathy Zanoni has applique patterns and fabric art kits for sale. Phone 800-540-4629; website www.hnbw.com.
Silver threads: page 64. The permanent home of the collection of The Quilters' Guild of the British Isles is at the Resource Centre, Dean Clough, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX3 5AX, UK; phone 01422 347669; info@quiltersguild.org.uk; www.quiltersguild.org.uk.
Stitch-a-Sketch: page 46. Faye Anderson offers a variety of innovative workshops including Stitch-A-Sketch Portraits. Contact her at 2550 Winding River Dr. F-2, Broomfield, CO 80020; email sparkle_plenty@comcast.net.
Sunshine in My Basement: page 40. Kathy Arroyo teaches quilt workshops based on her designs. Contact her at P. B. & J. Works, P.O. Box 2298, Gig Harbor, WA 98335. Her pattern Dancing Flags is available from C& Publishing; 800-284-1114.
Check our archive of past Extra Credit pages for more quilt-related links and resources.
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