Patchwork Picnic (Paperback Book) by Suzette Halferty Nancy J. Martin

Patchwork Picnic
Quilts and Recipes for Year-Round Entertaining
By Suzette Halferty and Nancy J. Martin

Duets of Delightful Quilts and Delicious Recipes

Pack up the picnic basket and start planning your next "Patchwork Picnic"! If you love quilting, cooking, or decorating, you'll delight in these gorgeous quilts, delicious recipes, and inventive ideas for casual entertaining throughout the year.

Inside, each page is packed with inspiration for adding warmth and charm to any get-together you host. Choose from beautiful, traditional quilts such as "Herbal Jewel" and "Champagne Elegance" to mouth-watering culinary fares, like Sweet Hazelnut Pound Cake and Butternut Bisque.

· A year's worth of ideas for informal, picnic-style entertaining include a savory seafood feast on the shore, a pack-away party for a child's soccer game, and a romantic Valentine's meal for two

· More than a dozen quilt patterns and 17 companion recipes will help you turn your next social gathering into a memorable event

· Easy-to-extravagant themes are fashioned around special events and holidays, such as a house warming, a tea party, or an outdoor concert

· Color-splashed photographs throughout offer decorating inspiration, while sidebars suggest special entertaining tips

Delight your senses--and all of your future guests--with these simple, inventive ideas for creating your own patchwork picnic.