Beehives & Bumbleberries

As the population grew in the West, pioneers developed symbols, which were meant to inspire and uplift. The pioneers embedded their values and cultural independence in the symbols that they carved, baked, etched, and embroidered. Clasped hands represented loyalty and friendship. The sego lily expressed beauty and survival, whereas, the beehive represented cohesiveness, productivity, and industry.

These old fashioned values are captured in this 8 1/2' x 11' soft cover instruction book. Included are charming designs for quilts, wall hangings, samplers, pillows, dolls, and much more. Beehives and Bumbleberries contains more than twelve original patterns, detailed instructions, and enticing color photographs of finished pieces.

'These cheery projects evoke the spirit of faith, family, and lots of fun-where home and hearth are the hub of our busy lives.'
Barbara Brandeburg - Cabbage Rose

'The fabric combinations are so fresh and the sayings are so clever.'
Bonnie Olaveson - Cotton Way

'I love the scrappy homespun look of Pioneers and Prairie Points with its simple but beautiful Prairie Schooner Quilt. I'm drawn to the soft color scheme throughout Beehives and Bumbleberries. I love the alphabet stitchery and embroidered nine patch quilt. You can't go wrong with any of the projects found within these books!'
Nancy Halvorsen - Art to Heart