Tom and Becky's Sampler Quilt: 11 Projects Inspired by Mark Twain

By Christina McCourt

Having lived just outside of Hannibal, Missouri, all of her life, Christina McCourt became immersed in all things Mark Twain. The sweet and simple projects in this book are dedicated to his beloved characters Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher and their budding romance. The centerpiece of the collection is the sampler quilt, in which each block represents Tom, Becky, or the people and adventures in their lives. The quilts Becky’s Waltz and Tom’s Fancy stand out as wonderful examples of Christina’s eye for color and pattern. Other quilt projects include the graphic and colorful Lost in the Cave quilt and the Poor Boy Huck quilt.

• Language: English
• Publisher: C&T Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Oct 1, 2015
• ISBN: 9781617453250

Christina McCourt

Christina McCourt is known for her exquisite feel for fabric and pattern combinations. She has been published in numerous magazines, including Quilt, Quilt Sampler, Fabric Trends, Quilting for Christmas, Quilt Almanac, Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks, Fons and Porter Scrap Quilts, and Fons and Porter Easy Quilts. Christina grew up in the small town of New London, Missouri, and she still resides in New London one block away from her childhood home. She lives with her husband Shawn, four children (Andrew, Melanie, Brendan, and Drake), four dogs, and three cats. In addition to designing quilts, she is a substitute teacher for the local school district. Website: cmccourtquiltdesigns.com

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