Provence Quilts and Cuisine
Provence Quilts and Cuisine by Marie-Christine Flocard & Cosabeth Parriaud
C&T Publishing | 2002 | ISBN: 1571201394 | English | 114 pages | PDF | 22.05 MB
C&T Publishing | 2002 | ISBN: 1571201394 | English | 114 pages | PDF | 22.05 MB
Bring home the magic of France with this intriguing book by two French writers, both devoted quilters and connoisseurs of Provence. Breathtaking, full-color photos take readers on a whirlwind, armchair visit to this wonderful region while special quilt projects and Provençal recipes offer ambience and delightful, hands-on activities. Nine fabulous quilting projects feature American Provence-style fabrics as well as authentic French styles. Each simple-to-complete project demonstrates a variety of techniques, such as quilting, piecing, appliqué, photo transfer, hand-painting fabric, and boutis-a traditional Provençal technique similar to trapunto. Readers will also discover a complete menu for an elegant Provençal dinner, including simple recipes for nine favorite dishes ranging from olive cake and thyme bread to a local orange wine!