It's rainy, windy, sleeting, cold. Oliver wanted to curl up with a good book, so he chose Ann Fahl's new one, A Black and White Tale.
He didn't want another "how-to" book on quilting, because for him, that train has left the station. Instead he wanted whimsy, delightful adventures, quilts yes, and not too much reading time, a simple poetic journey, something to slowly browse, and ooh and ah over the quilts.
But, most importantly, he wanted a book about a cat! Maybe a black and white cat named Oreo who lives near us, with fellow quilter Ann Fahl and who is the subject of many of her glorious quilts.
Whether it's birds, flowers, cranes, things in her house, watching the night sky, having tea or a power breakfast for quilters (oatmeal!), Oreo has many delightful adventures that Oliver loved reading about. He even seemed to catch her mysterious and exotic scent on the edges of the book...... oh my!
He sighed when he finished, looked at me and purred in contentment. He definitely has given his "paw of approval" for this charming book, perfect for quilters or non-quilters, for animal lovers, especially cat lovers. He thinks Grandmothers would love to read this to children. It combines quilts and cats and some lovely verse. It would be a perfect gift, or something special to keep and look through from time to time, just for yourself.
If you want a copy of your own, go to Ann's website to order: www.annfahl.com
If you are going to the AQS Show at Paducah coming up at the end of April, this book will be available at two vendors, Artfabric and Quilting Books Unlimited. Caryl Bryer Fallert will also have copies for sale at her Bryerpatch Studio store, plus some of the book's quilts on display. It's very near the expo center, and if you've never strolled over, take the time to do so. It's amazing! Tell her I said hi.
Keep quilting! Your work gets better every day,
Diane
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