Uncovering Traditional Quilts: Adventures in Piecing [Paperback] Review

This book is more than what it might seem at first look.Yes, it is a primer for making simple traditional-style quilts.Beginners as well as more experienced quilters will have excellent results using Joyce Jones' easy techniques,largely new to America. One happy fact is that no triangles have to be cut or pieced to create any of the many new designs in the book - hard to believe, but true!The author presents her system of quilt construction and her "quilt shorthand" language for analyzing any traditional quilt patterns clearly and with humor.But what I found even more intriguing are the many original designs themselves.I've been quilting for a number of years, and I'm pretty familiar with traditional designs.These quilts look like they might have been made one hundred years ago by our great grandmothers - almost!In each case, there is a freshness to the design; a bit of a different look that lets the reader know this book comes from somewhere else - New Zealand in this case.I'm tempted to make several of these quilts, because I know that each one is going to look original and refreshingly new to my fellow quilters.If you like to piece, like the geometry of traditional designs but want to make something just a bit different from the usual, and want to work quickly and accurately, give this book a try.The author covers, with thoroughness and clarity and excellent illustrations and photos, the basics of fabric selection, preparation, all the steps in quilt construction, and finishing techniques.From inspiration to standing back and listening to the complements, this book will be an invaluable guide to you in your next several projects.

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It's a winning combination - the ease of rotary methods partnered with the appeal of traditional bed quilt designs. Your next quilt cover story begins on location in New Zealand. There the author has developed an international shorthand to help those who are making the quilts destined to become tomorrow's heirlooms. Designed to spark creativity, this book offers breakthrough understanding - and mastery - of quilt units. Each of nearly two dozen stunning quilts in the projects sections is made using simple squares and triangles. AUTHORBIO: Joyce Jones' first step into the quilting world was taking a class on how to make templates and do English paper piecing. But the idea of making a quilt was put into her 'too hard' basket for a number of years. Later, when Joyce wanted to make a quilt for her son, she turned to a self-taught quilter, Eileen Haycock, who taught her everything needed to make that first quilt. Joyce's continuing desire to find easier ways to do things led her to begin teaching the methods in this book. REVIEW: The Midwest Book Review says, "Joyce Jones' Uncovering Traditional Quilts provides piecing tips and techniques, showing how to explore combinations of piecing techniques and how to use squares and rectangles to easy advantage. A recommended pick for avid quilters."

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