{"product_id":"9780688163976","title":"The Quilting Bee","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003eDesign, snip, clip . . .\u003c\/center\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the quilting bee! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the help of popular author\/illustrator Gail Gibbons, you'll learn how quilts are made and discover their fascinating history as well as lots of fun facts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBack in colonial times, quilting bees were important social functions, combining both work and pleasure. They still exist today and attract thousands of snippers, clippers, and stitchers from all walks of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome traditional quilt patterns have funny names: Trip Around the World, Bear's Paw, Crazy Quilt. Today's quilt makers also use their imaginations to create new designs that are works of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere's the book to get you started in the wonderful world of quilts. Maybe you'll want to make one of your own!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47019863179504,"sku":"9780688163976","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780688163976_p0.jpg?v=1763609501","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780688163976","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}