Brickworks

Do you love quilts and quilting? Then you've come to the right place! Cindy Brick, quilting teacher, quilt restorer, writer and appraiser, is an expert on old quilts and quilt history, including Crazy quilts, and often writes about them in books and magazines. She is an American Quilter's Society-certified textile appraiser and member of PAAQT, and the author of 5 books, including the FABRIC DATING KIT which has helped thousands of readers learn more about dating old quilts and fabrics.

Cindy travels across the country, teaching and writing on vintage quilt topics. Her fourth book, HANKY-PANKY CRAZY QUILTS, is in its eleventh printing; you may have seen Cindy talking about it on "Simply Quilts." Click here for more. The sequel to HANKY PANKY, tentatively titled HANKY PANKY WITH A FLOURISH, is in progress. This new collection of handkerchief quilt patterns includes many hankie-related patterns that don't require cutting the handkerchiefs! We'll pass on more info on this new title soon.

Cindy's newest book, CRAZY QUILTS, is here! It's the first history-based reference book on Crazies since 1984, and includes a how-to section on making a Crazy quilt: your choice of several different methods, from heirloom to lightning-fast!

CRAZY QUILTS came out in mid-February and sold out by early April. The second edition is hot off the presses (though going fast) and available RIGHT NOW!

E-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We'll ship your book for $23.95 total, including FREE shipping. (Right up there with Amazon, including shipping -- and you get Cindy's autograph, to boot! And yes, we accept Paypal, VISA or MASTERCARD...or mail us a check or money order.) Or just use our handy shopping cart.

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THE ONLINE GARAGE SALE IS BEGINNING!

"BOO-BOO" BOOKS:

FABRIC DATING KIT -- normally $29.95 -- for $14.95, including shipping. (These have a few loose or wrinkled pages, or a slight cover fold, but the info -- and the fabric samples -- are as useful as ever.)

SUNBONNET SUE'S NEIGHBORHOOD -- normally $14.50 -- for $7.95, including shipping. (Some water damage)

SINGER AND THE SEWING MACHINE -- normally $14.95 -- for $9.95, including shipping. (Perfect condition - but an older vintage printing. Most of these are hardcover.)

BOOK GRAB BAG -- samples, vintage copies, leftovers, one-of-a-kind. We need to send these quilt pattern/history books out the door...we'll send you five books for $19.95, including shipping. (total value ranges from $70-200)

FABRICS:

Some of our "Language of Love" fabric line bolts got damp (darn it). We washed the fabrics and cut them in yard pieces...buy a yard for $5.00, including shipping -- 2 yds for $7.50, including shipping. See the "Language of Love" page on the Classy Girl site for photos.

#591192 "Loving Quotes" tan 1 yd. $5.00 2 yd. $7.50

#591192 "Loving Quotes" cream 1 yd. $5.00 2 yd. $7.50

#585192 "Postcard Print" tan 1 yd. $5.00 2 yd. $7.50

EMBELLISHMENTS GRAB BAGS:

Our grab bags are wonderful! We include charms, Venise lace appliques, trims, buttons, laces...and a skein of vivid rayon floss. Up to $15.95 value, for $7.95, including shipping.

GSBAGGEN mixed range of colors

GSBAGSG silver/gold

GSBAGGAR garden shades, including pink, green, yellow, blue

GSBAGJEWEL jewel tones, including black, purple, rose, blue, teal

Quantities are limited; e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to order. We'll write you back to confirm and give you a total.

More items posted in coming weeks...

PieceWork Magazine says about Crazy Quilts:

After reading about the history of crazy quilts...after admiring page after page of brilliant, outrageous crazies, you will certainly want to create one of your own. Thankfully, Crazy Quilts also covers the basics...Irresistible.

What is Cindy doing right now? Check www.cindybrick.blogspot.com and see!

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A former QUILTER'S NEWSLETTER editor, Cindy's work appears in many publications, including the QUILTING QUARTERLY (NQA) and VINTAGE QUILTS. (Look for her column, 'Old Things Considered,' in the latter.) Cindy is also a professional quilt restorer with strong ties to the Quilt Heritage Foundation and QHL.

"I love teaching people more about quilting, especially where it's been through the years," she says. "Although I've learned from slide shows, and use them myself on occasion, I believe you learn more from seeing and touching the real thing. That's why my classes and lectures include dozens of samples, from quilts, tops, blocks, and fabric to vintage paper." Look for Cindy's books, fabrics and patterns, including the GRANDMA'S QUILT PATTERNS inside. We also stock a wide range of other helpful history and needlework books and patterns, quilt restoration products, and even a little Hanky Panky. Come on in, and explore!

Don't forget our sister website, CLASSY GIRL -- you'll find kits for Crazies, helpful books and all sorts of embellishments, from charms to Treasured Memories fabric transfers. Just click on the 'Classy Girl' label on the top of the menu on this page.

Visit our Hanky Panky Gallery to see quilts made by Hanky Panky fans!