Blendable Curves: Stack, Slice & Sew Unique Quilts in a Weekend [Paperback] Review

I just got to talk to Peggy and now I know why I love her book - Blendable Curves.She takes basic blocks that are simple for any quilter - like nine-patches - and cuts them in half with a free form curve.THEN, she has you sew the curved sides back together to complete the block.

I know what you're thinking - I don't sew curves.Well I didn't either, until now - because once you've sewn the curve, the block is re-sized!Nothing has to match - shoot, it's not SUPPOSED to match - so this is the perfect beginner project.You can just have fun with color and design.And while you're at it, you can take all of those blocks that WEREN'T perfect - and transform them into works of art!

Our local guild just hosted a nine-patch exchange.As you know, not all seam allowances are created equal, so the blocks are not all exactly the same size.Peggy has the perfect solution.In "A Leap of Faith" she used the "blended nines" to create a breathtaking backdrop for an applique quilt.

Pleasantville is my favorite quilt in the book because it is very graphic - reds, whites and blacks - or if you are in Buckeye country, we swear it reads as Scarlet and Gray!But, for those of you who cheer for the wrong team, this quilt would work just as well in other school colors.

In this particular quilt, Peggy inserted red piping between the curved sides of the black and white log cabins.It gives the whole quilt an "art deco" look with a very masculine feel - and as a mother of four boys, I love finding a quilt that the men in my life appreciate!

For those of you who loved Piping Hot Curves by Susan Cleveland, this is a natural progression.

Peggy describes this as a transitional book.First, beginning students can learn to make the traditional blocks - half-square triangles, nine-patches, quarter-square triangles, etc.There is no pressure because if their points don't match, they will learn how to "curve them up" in the next class!She has totally eliminated the intimidation factor!

Once the students have learned the basics, they can bring those blocks to a "Blendable Curves" class and let their imagination soar!Now that they have learned the rules - Peggy can promptly show you how to break them - with absolutely stunning results!

And, PLEASE take the time to read her instructions!!! I know it is more fun to skip to the projects, but this woman knows what she is doing.I especially like her explanation about how to press seams.AND, she actually gives instructions - with graphics - on how to bind a quilt the right way!Keep this book by your machine so you can pull it out every time you finish a project - you'll be glad you did!

Once you have explored her techniques, you will want to play with all of those loose blocks in your stash left over from other projects.Remember, the blocks are resized after the sewing is complete so you are free to mix and match to your heart's content! The skies the limit!

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Make curvaceous, one-of-a-kind art quilts from big, easy blocks. 10 projects to stack, slice & sew.

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