Quilt of Faith : Stories of Comfort from the Patchwork Life

by Tatem, Mary

• ISBN13: 9780800734435
• ISBN10: 0800734432
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-06-01
• Publisher: Baker Pub Group

Summary

Heart-touching stories themed around 12 beloved quilt patterns offer comfort and inspiration to readers.

Author Biography

Mary Tatem is the author of The Quilt of Life. A Bible school teacher, Girl Scout leader, PTA leader, mom of four, and grandmother of fifteen, she speaks to women's groups and churches on marriage, family relationships, and the grace of God. She lives in Virginia.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Between the Stitches	p. 11
Grandmother's Flower Garden	p. 13
Nimble Fingers	p. 15
Frayed Edges	p. 18
A Quilted Reminder	p. 23
Buttoned into Our Memory	p. 27
Dresden Plate	p. 31
Floral Fabric and Chicken Feed	p. 33
Stitching a Way Out	p. 36
Quilt-Square Memorial	p. 39
A Stitch in Time...	p. 42
Sunbonnet Sue	p. 47
Spotted Bonnets	p. 49
Same Stitches, Different Views	p. 52
Work's Reward	p. 56
A Gratitude Quilt	p. 59
Lone Star	p. 63
Homemade Values	p. 65
Thread for a Lifeline	p. 68
Worn but Not Worn Out	p. 71
Sharp Eyes	p. 74
Ohio star	p. 77
Greasy Stitches	p. 79
A Symbol of Hope	p. 82
The Tie That Binds	p. 86
Quilt Comfort	p. 89
Grandmother's Fan	p. 93
A Gift That Will Last	p. 95
Warmth to Cover Icy Fear	p. 98
Learning, Stitch by Stitch	p. 102
Indigo Days	p. 106
Log Cabin	p. 109
Cold Wind, Warm Quilt	p. 111
Under-the-Table Cloth	p. 114
The Lost Needle	p. 117
Stitches That Soothe	p. 120
Cleansing Fabric, Mending Hearts	p. 123
Rail Fence	p. 127
Quilt Day at Grandma's	p. 129
Scraps of Courage	p. 132
Don't-Cry Quilt	p. 136
Speedy Sewing Is Sloppy Sewing	p. 139
Threading Hope into Despair	p. 142
Flying Geese	p. 147
Measure Up	p. 149
Creating Quilts, Finding Friends	p. 152
Cold Nights and Corn Husks	p. 155
Bumpy Bedding	p. 158
Double Wedding Ring	p. 163
High Value, Low Price	p. 165
Red Thread for a Blue Day	p. 170
Things That Prick: Needles-and Words	p. 173
Few Minutes, Many Stitches	p. 177
Baltimore Album	p. 181
The Gift of Stitches	p. 183
Tatters Made Whole	p. 188
A Cry for Help and a Pierced Quilt	p. 193
A Tiny Baby and a Big Prayer	p. 197
Grandmother's Flower Basket	p. 201
Messy Stitches, Real Friends	p. 203
The Ugliest Fabric Contest	p. 207
A Prayer with Every Stitch	p. 211
A New Pattern for Life	p. 215
Acknowledgments	p. 221
About the Author	p. 222
About the Illustrator	p. 224
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