Mary Hogan Boeken

Expanded with 17 new quilting projects, create an array of hexagons with less cutting in less time with the quilt-as-you-go technique!

In this visually rich, multigenerational lyric essay, Mary Ann Hogan reflects on a life of letters and her relationship to her late father, Bill Hogan, well-known literary editor at the San Francisco Chronicle, whom John Steinbeck once dubbed “an old and valued friend.”Circle Way is a bittersweet memoir of a father, daughter, and a prominent California family. Written in an evocative, expressionistic style, this work of creative nonfiction flutters somewhere between journalism and poetry.At the heart of the story, journalist Mary Ann Hogan grapples with identity, family, and the creative calling. Sifting through her father's notebooks after his death, Mary Ann discovers a man whose unrealized dreams echo her own. Eager to learn more about her family even as she wrestles with terminal illness, Mary Ann explores the fascinating cast of characters who were her forebears. We meet the author’s great grandfather, an Oakland lumber baron who lost his fortune in the crash of ’29, and a great uncle who was sent to San Quentin for two deaths some say he may not have caused.Richly illustrated with Bill Hogan’s original sketches and watercolors, this poignant and absorbing tale is an immersive feast for anyone interested in literature, history, and the often-mysterious facets of family.

Libby's father is a drunk, her mum wouldn't know the meaning of home cooking if it landed in her lap and her brother's in trouble with the police - but none of this matters, as Zack is interested in HER, not her home-life. But just as things are working out on the boy front, Libby's family lose their home, and have to move in with their gran. Libby has to start a new school, give up her plans for Zack, and leave her best friend Nadine behind. But slowly she discovers there really IS a silver lining to every grey cloud - and there's plenty to fall in love with in her new home: her gran's cooking, the school outsider who stands up to the bullies, and the deadbeat boy who wants to show her the beauty of the desert...

A must-have improv quilting guide that offers some sought-after structure using a very familiar quilt block - log cabins! With the log cabin quilt block structure, you can explore a variety of improvisational possibilities while still ending up with a quilt that beautifully goes together! Featuring a collection of log cabin quilt designs that use easy improv techniques, each project includes step-by-step instructions, helpful diagrams and illustrations, expert tips, and more.

Exploring the intricate dynamics of sisterhood, this story delves into the lives of two sisters bound by a shared family history yet separated by hidden truths. As they navigate their personal journeys, long-held secrets come to light, challenging their relationship and reshaping their identities. Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for understanding weave through their experiences, revealing how the past influences the present and the bonds that can either unite or divide.

Bound by their shared heritage and history, two young women experience life-altering transformations due to a significant event. The narrative explores the impact of this pivotal moment on their lives, delving into themes of identity, resilience, and the complexities of their relationship as they navigate the challenges that arise from their intertwined destinies. Their journey reflects the broader implications of personal and cultural histories.

From wall hangings to full-size bed quilts, these 14 fun stash-busting projects take string quilts in a new direction. Mary M. Hogan uses strips and scraps of fabric to reimagine traditional and beloved quilt blocks as string blocks.

"It started as a dream vacation in Spain, with Fay and Paul Agarra enjoying all the delights of a European holiday. A respected New York City judge, Paul has always been the man Fay can rely on no matter what. When he inexplicably disappears from a Granada street corner, Fay knows something is terribly wrong. Once they are reunited, Paul shrugs off the episode as a simple misunderstanding -- but Fay suspects her almost perfect life has taken a dark and sudden turn. Soon there are more signs that Paul is beginning to change. Bouts of forgetfulness lead to mistakes in the courtroom. Simple tasks cause unexplainable outbursts of anger. Fay's worst suspicions are realized when she learns her husband -- her rock, her love, her everything -- is succumbing to the ravages of dementia. As her husband transforms before her very eyes, Fay copes with her fears by retreating into a fantasy life filled with promise instead of pain. In Fay's invented world, she imagines herself living a glamorous life free from heartache, with a handsome neighbor she barely knows rescuing her from a fate she can't accept." --

Create hexagon projects in less time with this unique quilt-as-you-go technique that lets you create a hexagon block with backing and batting included. A great Scrap your Stash technique for using fabric precuts.

Hayley, sechzehn, ist nett, witzig, hat ein hübsches Gesicht – und zu viele Pfunde. Und damit keine Chance auf ein Date mit dem supersüßen Drew Wyler. Kurz bevor sie sich für den Rest ihres Lebens unglücklich in ihrem Zimmer verschanzt, schicken sie ihre Eltern nach Italien. Einfach so. Um Spaß zu haben. Und Hayley entdeckt bei ihrer italienischen Familie, dass sie nicht dick ist, sondern Figur hat, dass das Leben mehr als «eine Größe für alle» bereithält – und dass es wahre Liebe gibt, unabhängig davon, was die Waage anzeigt! Ein wundervoller Roman über Schönheitswahn und Selbstwertgefühl!