Focus on Batiks: Traditional Quilts in Fun Fabrics [Paperback] Review

Jan Smiley's book is top notch.She has numerous examples of batiks used well, projects to get the beginner and more experienced quilter going, and a gallery of excellent quilts, both traditional and innovative.

She has even included instructions for making your own batiks.The photographs alone are worth the price of the book, as good as going to a quilt show in your own living room.

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Product Description:
Expert quilter Jan Bode Smiley sets off dramatic batiks with traditional patterns for delightful quilts that take on such themes as Salt Water Taffy, Malaysian Marketplace, and Cosmic Carousel. Eight quilt projects mix batiks and commercial fabrics with simple piecing, paper piecing, or applique. Tips and advice for making the best use of batiks in quilts will inspire new and more experienced quilters alike. For crafters desiring to create their own unique batiks, instructions are provided for creating these beautiful fabrics in the comfort of their own home.

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