I have always been pleased with Jeana Kimballs books.I highly recommend her works.Click Here to see more reviews about: Applique Borders: An Added Grace [Paperback]
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I have always been pleased with Jeana Kimballs books.I highly recommend her works.
I love the mountains.This book is wonderful.At first glance I only saw the main blocks.Upon closer look at each block there is so much detail in the little things that really make the block meaningful.There are great directions for each block and full sized patterns for applique that make these blocks amazing.If you can not find retreat in a mountain lodge, you can make the lodge look in your own home with this book.
When I saw the frontpage I already fall in love with the book. I could not stop reading it. I read it 10 times after each other. I wanted to start with my next quilt as soon as possible.
I purchased this product last year, and while I enjoyed many of the patterns, I disliked having the loose leaves floating around cluttering up my space. I think the design would be better if the calendar were flippable on a ring for archiving, otherwise the pattern pieces tend to get rumpled and miss-placed.
I love Georgia's books and have been using them for years.I am not interested in creating a few intricate artsy masterpieces, but, rather many beautiful, fun, useful quilts.Georgia's books are filled with ideas to make that happen.I used to hit the library looking for Georgia's books when inspiration was needed.Finally, I realized these were books I well worth owning.Whether you lap quilt a block at a time (and each book in the series gives great instructions for this) or quilt after piecing the entire top, these books will provide more ideas and direction than you can imagine.
I ordered this book, hoping to get the pattern for the Prairie Pines quilt (featured on the cover). Boy you can imagine how disappointed I was to find this pattern NOT included in the book. Instead the book seems to be devoted to home decorating tips, a few lackluster recipes, and a few small wall quilts.
Paper piecing is not my favorite type of quilting mostly due to my dislike of the fabric waste.However, this book has excellent patterns / projects for birds that I think those who don't like to applique or want a faster way to achieve these designs will truly enjoy.Directions are easily understood and implemented.TIPS:(1) If you are new to paper piecing, try using BATIK fabrics that have no right or wrong side.This helps you to avoid using "Mr. Ripper" when you place your fabric the wrong way against the paper piecing pattern. (2) Use a two-ply thread like Aurifil Mako 50 wt (Aurifil 50 wt Taupe is my color preference for all piecing) and a thinner needle 75/11 or 70/10 sharps.These help eliminate bulk especially with the very small pieces.