Sisters Maw and Bell have collaborated on a set of patterns of unusually complementary designs, all variations of what one might need when camping. The majority of the patterns are for children, from a child-sized fishing vest with lots of pockets to the Good Night Sleeping Bag with a stuff sack. Several quilts are stunning and complex: the Blowin' in the Wind quilt features an array of pinwheel blocks in three sizes, and the bear-and-tree-filled Woodland Trail Quilt evokes an Alaskan log cabin. In fact, all of the patterns are quite complex and require a good knowledge of sewing before being attempted, although decent, if hardly comprehensive, directions and pattern templates certainly help. While the patterns (which are, unfortunately, often designated "for campy kids") are reminiscent of actual camping gear, sleeping bags and clothes aren't lined or waterproof. "Backyard" is the right setting for these items. Pattern templates and full color photos --Publishers Weekly; April 1, 2013
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