Japanese Country Quilting: Sashiko Patterns and Projects for Beginners [Paperback] Review

Traditional Japanese country clothes were quilted for warmth. The quilting patterns on the natural indigo dyed hemp or cotton are called sashiko and often take the form of repeating, geometric patterns.
Karen Matsunaga gives a nice background into the daily life of her Japanese family, and also the history of some of the traditional patterns.
The book has five complete projects, plus sashiko stitching pattern. The patterns are printed on grids, with helpful directional lines to show the direction in which the stitching should take place. Recommended for anyone starting out in sashiko quilting

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The perfect introduction to a Japanese sewing craft. Step-by-step instructions for stitching patterns inspired by natural motifs, including 60 traditional patterns, and suggestions for basic sewing projects.

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Deck the Halls: Quilts to Celebrate Christmas (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

This is a beautiful volume that includes a variety of festive holiday projects. Besides gorgeous wall quilts to celebrate the season, there's a door banner to welcome your holiday guests, a mantel runner to decorate your hearth, toppers and runners to make your table extra special, and an elegant quilted stocking for Santa to fill.

Most of the patterns include appliqué, because as Cheryl put it, "I love the shapes and the graceful curves you can create, as well as the flexibility the technique provides." Of course you can use your favorite form of appliqué, but Cheryl gives you full illustrated instructions for the fusible-web machine method, and has even reversed the patterns for you. That's a real convenience.

Very comprehensive, the book includes a whole section of basic information about fabrics, threads, sewing machines, needles, tools, etc. That's before you even get to the Quiltmaking Basics: rotary cutting, fusible web appliqué, pre-assembly, bias vines, and even paper piecing!

Kay Mackenzie
Author, Easy Applique Blocks: 50 Designs in 5 Sizes

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This title includes 10 traditional Christmas projects that are certain to get everyone in the festive mood. In this colourful collection of Christmas themed projects, you'll find wonderfully festive quilts to deck the halls - mantlepieces, tables, floors, and more! Featuring 10 warm and welcoming projects - including wall quilts, table toppers, and stockings - "Deck the Halls" is sure to get everyone enjoying the Christmas spirit.

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A Fresh Twist on Fabric Folding: 6 Techniques 20 Quilt & D,cor Projects [Paperback] Review

I absolutely loved thisbook and also bought Fantastic Fabric Folding.Both are beautifully illustrated and the instructions are simple and clear.The color photographs make it very easy to follow the steps.I have made several "flowers" as well as the other shapes....they all turned out great and didn't take alot of time to complete.If you're looking for something to add dimension and a little zing to your sewing projects, you'll be delighted with Rebecca's books.Maybe she'll write another one!

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- Follow-up to the best-selling Fantastic Fabric Folding
- Exciting all-new projects, with detailed directions

Rebecca Wat, origami expert and quiltmaker, amazed quilters everywhere with the remarkable ideas unveiled in Fantastic Fabric Folding. Now she's back with six more exciting folding techniques and their many innovative twists. Twenty projects include beautiful quilts, pillows, and even a little girl's dress, all with exotic folded-fabric embellishments.

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Rolling Along: Easy Quilts from 2 1/2" Strips : Jelly Roll Friendly [Paperback] Review

This book has a number of good designs, but I think it's misleading to call it Jelly Roll friendly.Very few of the designs would make efficient use of the number of strips contained in a Jelly Roll -- you'd either need more strips, or additional fabric (FQs or something) or you'll end up with strips left over.A much better book, with designs which use the Jelly Rolls more efficiently, is Jelly Roll Quilts by the Lintotts, mother and daughter.I can't remember the mother's first name, but the daughter's is Nicky.It's available here on Amazon.

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Grab a bundle of the latest fabric goodies Jelly Rolls! and join designer Nancy J. Martin for a batch of quilted treats. Jelly Rolls are made up of assorted 2½" strips, all rolled up and ready to go. Discover Nancy s special tips for making the most of these creative cuts.

*Use prepackaged strips in 12 traditional designs or simply cut your own strips!

*Make quilts three ways use strips only, combine strips with scraps, or salvage leftover strips from past projects

*Rely on Nancy s easy cutting, sewing, and construction methods for quick quilts from start to finish

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A Dozen Roses: Beautiful Quilts and Pillows (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

This book is so lovely and it contains a wide variety of quilting and sewing projects for people of all ability levels.The photography is beautiful and the instructions for each project are very detailed and precise.

One great thing about this book is that there is a wide range of projects for everyone.Some of the projects are traditional (such as the Bed of Roses Baby Quilt) and others are more modern and funky (such as the Roses and Ribbons Strips Pillow).There are projects that could take several months to finish and others that could be completed in a matter of an hour or two.

The authors also explain the inspiration behind their projects and give interesting background information.For example, the Rose of Havana Quilt was inspired by Azulejo tiles from the Moorish period in Spanish history.There are also many interesting legends relating to roses scattered throughout the book.

I love this book and enjoy flipping through it to look at the gorgeous projects.I think my first project will be the Rose Petal pillow to add a romantic touch to my bed.

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From rosy renditions of classic flowers to hip "hybrids" of nature's showiest bloom, you can grow your own quilted rose garden with easy piecing, gorgeous applique, and unique embellishments.
* Choose from eight quilt projects, including a sampler quilt, a baby quilt, and a clever coverlet that's surprisingly easy to make
* Make five coordinating pillow designs, such as a sumptuous velveteen rose, torn chiffon "petals," and a ribbon-striped bolster
* Find tips throughout to simplify construction--plus a little romantic rose-related lore

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Hand & Machine Quilting Tips & Tricks To: Quilt Like the Experts Easy-to-Use Quick Reference Guide From Planning to Perfect Stitching [Spiral-bound] Review

Well written using terms & illustrations beginning & continuing quilters will find useful. Anderson and Hargrave each share their expertise on the subject of putting the final quilt together with hand or machine quilting. The book answered many of my questions.

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Two of America's best-known quilters share their tips for quilting beautiful tops, in a handy pocket size.

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Super Quick Colorful Quilts [Paperback] Review

I just picked this book up in a remainder and it was definitely worth the money.I have not yet made anything out of it.But I will.(Only 4 stars because I haven't tried to make anything).I look for quilt patterns that are effective but fast as I have limited time.If you are looking for complexity or a quilting challenge, this probably isn't the book for you.

A similar style to Wilkinson's "Quick and Easy Patchwork and Applique : 14 Lively Designs Using All Kinds of Applied Motifs" - patterns are a similar nature but not repeated (which is nice).When I picked up the book it didn't occur to me that I already own a book by her, but as I adore "Quick and Easy Patchwork and Applique" I can see why this one appealed to me.

Note Wilkinson edits this book (as well as "Quick and Easy Patchwork and Applique").The quilts are designed by a variety of UK quilters, designers, authors and teachers.

This book is split into four sections - Tips and Techniques, "Bright Colours", "Pastel Colours" and "Primary Colours".A bit of a furfy though as, once again, Wilkinson includes 4 alternative colour schemes for each quilt.A brilliant idea as it really gives you an understanding of how colour combinations affect the overall makeup of the quilt.

The tips and techniques appear quite thorough and good enough for a beginner.There are tips also throughout the patterns.

My biggest problem when choosing a book online is the inability to actually flip through the book to see if there really is anything I want to make.So I shall attempt to provide some descriptions of the quilts that particularly appeal to me...
- Candy Bars - "Hot pink fabric frames the colourful bars in this topper for a single bed. Very simple blocks are joined together in rows to make the bars, reminiscent of the most colourful jars in the sweet shop. Simple quilting completes the project, which took just twelve hours to make." - The prime example uses "at least nine" different pink, orange and mauve patterned fabrics that are then combined two to a square, sewn into horizontal bars.These bars are separated by hot pink strips.The quilt is finished with a wave or scalloped machine stitch across the quilt providing a modern feel.The alternative colour schemes include a denim variation "for a teenager".
- Whirligig Quilt - A windmill square using bright, modern colours, tied in the centres.
- Dotty Cot Quilt - A mix of soft pastels - blue, pink, green, yellow - to suit either boy or girl, finished size is 86x70 cm.Fabric is dots and plains arranged into 4 x 5 squares.Every other square is a single fabric with an appliqued circle.In between each is a large square with a small centre square in contrasting colour, tied in the centre.
- Sherbet Twist - "Mouth-watering colours, a broderie anglaise frill and a scattering of mother-of-pearl buttons make this lap quilt the perfect treat for a sweet little girl."Three strips of each contrasting pastel pair (yellow with purple, green and pink, blue and orange) is arranged length wise down the quilt, separated by single strips of white fabric.The colour bands are quilted down the length (like "tubes" with a puffy eiderdown effect) but the white is tied with buttons down the length.A lace border surrounds.Alternative colour schemes include patterns and florals.
- Chenille Hearts - "The chenille technique, also known as "slashing", is a great way to use up all those ugly fabrics from your stash - when they're used for the lower layers, they don't show but add to the felted edges when cut and washed.This technique makes quite a heavy quilt as it's made up of four layers but it is very soft and cozy."Finishe size is 96.5 x 85.5 cm.Basically it is a purple quilt with 12 hearts from three colours (green, yellow, pink) arranged symmetrically across the top.However, it is made from three top layers of fabric (purple and pink) over one background piece (purple).The layers + hearts are then sewn (quilted) in parallel diagonals every .75 cm.The top three layers + hearts are then "slashed" or cut between the stitching (so it is cut on the bias).Once washed, you are left with a soft, felted quilt.

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Designed for beginners and those with little time, the quilts use just three shapes--the square, the rectangle, and the triangle. Yet, they involve a wide variety of designs, made all the more graphic by clever fabric suggestions.

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Bears Paw: New Quilts from an Old Favorite [Paperback] Review

To find out about the origin of the book please read the Editorial review.
As a hobbyist quilter I love quilting books! I love to flip through the pages for new ideas and inspirations. I purchased every book from this series and find them extremely helpful when creating quilts. In this book the quilters transform an ordinary traditional pattern into extraordinary pieces of art. From one page to another you will go "Wow, I didn't know THIS could be done with such a simple block!"
The imagination of the winners and finalists is definitely wild! I loved every quilt in the book and the patterns are given for each one of them!
If you want to go a bit beyond your favorite block, flip through the pages of this book and I have no doubt you will be filled with new ideas!

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Each year a contest sponsored by the Museum of the American Quilter's Society (MAQS) encourages quiltmakers to develop innovative quilts from a traditional pattern. Bear's Paw was the theme of the 8th annual contest. Learn helpful tips about the well loved Bear's Paw from the 18 contest winners and finalists featured in this book. Easy enough for a beginner, the block is made of simple squares and half-square triangles. Sashing strips added between paws give three dimensional effects and innovations in design, color, and form. Winning quilts in the MAQS contest become part of an exhibit touring the United States - look for it in your area. AUTHORBIO: Museum of the American Quilter's Society holds a themed contest each year. This book honors the finalists. REVIEW: A reviewer says, "Barbara Smith edits Bear's Paw, which uses the theme of a quilting contest to explore innovations in design and color which participants presented. The Bear's Paw block is displayed to maximum potential in this fine book blending color photos of completed projects with instructions quilters can easily duplicate."

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Loose Change: Quilts from Nickels, Dimes, and Fat Quarters (That Patchwork Place) [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

5", 10" and fat quarters!The language of the quilter.But exactly what can you do with these size pieces of fabric?With the book LOOSE CHANGE and some time, you can make GREAT quilts.

Beginning with an explanation of how many pieces in nickel (5") or dime (10") sizes you can get out of a fat quarter (18" x 21") and going on to explain about color and value, the authors show you just how wonderful these types of quilts can be.A dozen patterns later, your stash will be well depleted if you choose to make each of these projects.

A full color photo of the finish quilt or table runner and a paragraph about it begins the project instructions.The finished size of the quilt and the block is given, along with a skill level.The materials and cutting lists are clear and easy to understand.Graphics are included to help you understand the section on making the blocks.Adding appliqué, blockers and finishing the quilt is the final section of instructions.Any templates needed to create the quilts are also provided at full size.

There are "Piggy Bank Tips" included in colored boxes throughout the book.These are tips on various quilting ideas, suggestions on colorways or how to make different sized quilts to name a few.

As in most quilting books, there is a section on the basics for those who need a refresher or for those who are new to the quilting process.The final page gives a short bio of each author.If you want to learn about nickel, dime and fat quarters projects, this is a great book to have in your library.

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Finally a book to use with all those great precut fabric collections. Have fun using 5 inch; and 10 inch
squares and fat quarters or quarter-yard cuts in 12 creative projects.

*Try a table runner, crib or lap blanket, or even a bed cover

*Get up to speed on rotary cutting, traditional and foundation piecing, and easy optional applique and embroidery

*Great for fabric swaps or using up your stash

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Kids Start Quilting with Alex Anderson: 7 Fun & Easy Projects Quilts for Kids by Kids Tips for Quilting with Children [Paperback] Review

Alex Anderson is among the best in teaching quilting methods. This book is a great teaching tool for children of all ages. Alex really explains each step in detail and I learned some new tricks myself. She stresses safety while working with children as well as self-expression through fabric choices. A great addition to any sewing library!

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Amish Wall Quilts: 15 Brilliant and Beautiful Quilts (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Rachel Pellman is a Mennonite dealer in amish quilts and she gives a very dutiful account of the Amish lifestyle as a n introduction.She then goes into the quilts breaking them up into geographic location and laying out the colour, piecework patterns and then quilting motifs for you to make an authentic Amish legacy wall-hanging quillt.
I have another one of Pellman's books and the big difference here is one of course the size, most are 47x47 inches and two the use of colour.Most of Pellman's books are black and white but this one is in full colour which is rather funny because once you see these quilts in colour you realise why the cheaper black and white can be used.But still seeing the colour spectrum as the Amish use it is very helpful and cannot be discounted.It's a good reference there just on the colour motifs and how to build or identify an Authentic Amish quilt (Center diamond should be in what colours and what quilting style for example).
Because everything is in the authentic mode, Pellman does not mention anything about machine piecing or quilting, but then you should have Hargreave's book, the definitive source, so you'll never have to care.The instructions are fine, I used them to make 2 quilts, but in the end it's rather plain being Amish all the time (remember no patterns :-).
Still it seems to be comprehensive and answer all of your questions except that I think it should have had some of the quilts as samples so we could see how the various pieces do fit together and look.It's a workmanlike book, not very inspired.

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Have you always loved the striking beauty of Amish quilts but couldn't find the time to make one? Unlike any other book out today, Amish Wall Quilts shows you how to make authentic replicas of Amish quilts on a reduced scale. Historian and quilter Rachel Thomas Pellman--a noted expert and author of many books on the Amish--shares her first-hand knowledge in this collection of glorious designs you can enjoy in today's modern settings.
· Choose from 15 projects that capture the stunning patterns and vibrant, solid colors historically used by the Amish
· Discover the distinct quiltmaking characteristics in three Amish communities, such as the free use of color in the Midwest and the emphasis on elaborate quilting in Lancaster County
· Learn fascinating details about Amish culture, language, dress, education, and the ways in which Amish women use quilting as a source of creative expression
Make your next quilt a vivid tribute to the true spirit of the Amish.

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Treasury of Applique Quilt Patterns [Paperback] Review

This book is totally awsome. It has so many beautiful blocks. The instructions are easy to follow. It is so beautiful, one of the best applique books on the market. Absolutely love it. If you love quilts, you want this book.

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Full-size patterns and colour photographs of more than 70 traditional block designs for making quilts. Provides instructions on how to make quilts. An introductory section explains the basics of hand and machine applique and stuffed quilting. Originally published in 1996 by STERLING.

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Scrap Quilts [Paperback] Review

I love scrap quilts and this is my favorite book about them. In fact my copy is very well read and I love to look at the color photos.
Judy Martin covers a wide variety of patterns (traditional to contemporary) and color schemes. There are quilts with just two colors as well as some that use every color on the color wheel. Some quilts are shown in different combinations or sizes.
There is an introduction to scrap quilts and sections about fabric collecting and storing, color choices and the appropriate use of scraps as well as some hints on sewing and cutting efficently. The instructions are well illustrated and easy to view. At the end there is a section of more block patterns that could be made with scraps including some ideas on how to place scraps with each block and the necessary templates for these blocks.

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Pieced to Fit: Instant Quilt Borders from Easy Blocks [Paperback] Review

"Pieced to Fit" is well-designed.Even a novice can follow the careful clear directions.The photography and graphics enhance and guide the quilter through each step.There is a lively energy in the book and a well-ordered path through each design.Plus the Designer's Tips invite you into this great world of creating quilts that our grandchildren will love. Sinclair Snyder's book describes a great accessible technique for borders that work and speeds the process along to a smooth finish.

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No need to worry about how to frame and finish these beautiful quilts-built-in sashings and borders make finishing touches a snap! Stitch pieced sashings and borders as you make each block.
·Nine traditional-style projects feature a variety of sizes and themes
·Sew-as-you-go tricks show how to incorporate pieced sashings and borders with no fuss
·Fitting and calculation hassles are eliminated with this clever technique

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Memorabilia Quilts: Fabulous Projects with Keepsakes & Collectibles [Hardcover] Review

We all have things we treasure -- love letters, postcards, programs from graduations, wonderful photos of our ancestors.This terrific book shows you how to bring these out of the boxes and onto artquilts that become treasures in themselves.

Using techniques that transfer images to fabric, the authors show quilts they have made from their favorite things, and give complete instructions on how you can use these same techniques.The charming quilts include one featuring itemsfrom a naval officer's adventures around the world; one made from a beloved grandmother's hankies; one showcasing prize ribbons from dog shows.

You'll be inspired by the well-written stories about each quilt, and its meaning to the author.

All in all a wonderful book that teaches and inspires at the same time.

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Scrapbooking and stitching-two of today's most popular crafts-come together in these spectacular, memory-preserving quilts. If you could make a time capsule of precious moments in your life, what would you put in it: Family photos? Notes from your children? Grandma's beautiful hand-crocheted handkerchiefs? They can all become part of a warm and wonderful quilt to wrap up in or display on the wall. One unique pattern features Dad's old work ties. Another blanket showcases those fun t-shirts you've collected over the years, while ticket stubs from fondly remembered concerts make up a musical motif. Or photocopy picture postcards onto fabric and then cut and sew. The instructions for the creative techniques, plus basic quilting guidance, are all here.

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Visual Coloring: A Foolproof Approach to Color-Rich Quilts [Paperback] Review

This is well produced book with lots of colour photos illustrating Joen's excellent colour sense. It is rather limited in scope, however.
After the introductory chapters on the usual analyses of good design features (fairly brief), the rest of the book illustrates basically one point. That is, you can analyse all the range of colour and value in a source photo to produce a quilt that resonates with the same colours and balance of contrast. Some of the quilts are stunning, particularly one of a bull, using mainly browns. It was seeing that in the 'excerpt'on amazon, that made me buy the book.

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Color expert Joen Wolfrom takes the mystery out of choosing just-right colors and fabrics with her visual coloring technique.

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Dazzling Quilts: Easy Glitz And Instant Glamour (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

As a lover of small projects to keep my hands busy, and a lover of fabric, beads, glitter, markers, crayons, sparkling threads, well, you get the picture, this is one of the best books I have come across, and believe me I have been looking. The author takes you from the begining of her process to the wonderfully colored projects, and along the way encourages you to use all the wonderful fabrics in your stash.The instructions and process are easy to follow, and as I always say, if you've ever sewn or beaded anything before, all you need is the inspiration and the rest is easy.

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Take quilts from so-so to stunning with irresistible embellishments! Pair traditional quilt blocks with colorful floral applique; then add sparkling embellishments for a spritz of glitz and glamour.
-Create eight projects that look like art quilts but are amazingly easy to piece and applique
-Choose from embellishments including metallic threads, luminous beads, iron-on crystals, and more
-Find basic techniques for free-motion machine quilting, raw-edge applique, and finishing touches

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It's a Stitch: 21 Patchwork Quilt Projects with an Eye on Tradition [Paperback] Review

It's a stitch

21 Fresh and vibrant, occasionally odd and exciting quilt projects, perfectly presented instructions and a light hearted tone.

While all the quilts have at lease some connection with traditional patterns, they have been reworked in quirky ways, and much effor invested in each.

An excellent beginners bork, because of the concise and easy to follow instructions - the whole book is a joy to read, terribly easy to flick through and delightful to follow. Well worth the modest price.

The authors amuse & educate with many pages of quilters tips, obviously concocted by true quilting enthusiasts.

With a humorous '12 step program for Stash Reduction'& 'gifts for a quilter', dinner suggestions (`Quick Suppers'), `A Quilting We Will Go' (where to vacation to inspire your next quilt), (Quilting) `Classroom Etiquette', `Organizing a Raffle Quilt', and many other delicious and entertaining tips I confess I found these inserts -which are layered through the book like chapters- just as pleasing as the quilts showcased.

The quilts themselves are not to be sniffed at of course, whilst not all were great favorites with me, there was enough to satisfy.

I found the quilt makers had done interesting things in terms of fabric selection, and improving upon old designs. There is a special Wedding Ring quilt which has been appliquéd with origami roses and vines - beautiful! (if you look close, this is featured on the cover in the upper right corner)

A little snippet from the end of the book:

Sports for Quilters:

RUNNING to the quilt shop
HURDLING over piles of books
LIFTING large quantities of fabric
RACING to finish a project deadline
SWIMMING through pages of quilt magazines
KICKING around new ideas
SPINNING new yarns about quilting adventures
CYCLING through decades of quilting designs.
There you have it. Scrap the gym and start scraping!

A true quilting addict's (dare I say nerd's?) manual - Great.

Kotori 2005

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Even though today's quilters can have their pick of fashionable hand-dyed fabrics, vibrant colors, and bold, dramatic, contemporary prints, it's easy to understand why beloved old patterns such as Log Cabin and Double Wedding Ring have stood the test of time. There are so many possible variations of every traditional pattern in this collection that it's nearly impossible to run out of ways to make fabulous quilts for every home, taste, and occasion.

Quilters will find their creativity challenged as they devise their own interpretations of Schoolhouse, Amish, Star, Basket, and Nine Patch quilts. The 21 beautiful, easy-to-make projects range from quilts for twin-, queen-, and king-sized beds to spectacular wall hangings. Step-by-step directions and hundreds of how-to illustrations ensure that even beginners will complete these projects with ease, while numerous "Sew Easy and Sew Quick" boxes offer in-depth guidance on tricky situations. "Isn't Quilting a Stitch?" tip boxes add to the fun.

Whether the quilt is for the quilter's own home or for a special occasion gift, there's nothing like a homemade, comfortable, snuggly quilt to warm heart and hearth.


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M'Liss Rae Hawley's Scrappy Quilts: Let the Fabric Tell Your Story [Paperback] Review

I love this book., the quilts are all ones that I would like to do. The instructions seem clear and the illustrations are lovely!!!

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Make scrappy heirloom quilts by blending treasured fabrics with new ones in complementary colors and prints.8 projects.

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Double Wedding Ring Quilts: Coming Full Circle [Paperback] Review

I only received the book yesterday, therefore I have not yet tried any of the instructions yet,but leafing through it makes me itch to start a quilt of my own. There are several wallhanging size projects to choose from: the rings as background for an applique, as a graphic art statement, with raw edge applique, combined with rubberstamping and so on. The quilts use up to date fabrics and technics and are great visual stimuli. There are pattern pieces for a 15" ring included and the instructions seem to be detailed enough for someone with basic knowledge of quiltmaking to follow.
I am looking forward to trying the ideas in this book.

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With a nod to tradition and an eye for contemporary design, master quilt designer Susan Stein takes Double Wedding Ring patterns on their first major outing of the new millenium. Over a dozen wallhanging-size projects with easy-to-follow instructions will help you create your own enduring designs.

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Fresh Air in the Attic: Welcome Makeovers for 7 Classic Quilts [Paperback] Review

I really like this book.I especially love the Log Cabin Quilt.
I teach quilting and I am going to be teaching a class using this book, so I was happy to find 15 copies on Amazon from various sellers...otherwise, the book is very hard to find.

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Trip Around the World, Log Cabin, Birds in the Air, Crazy Quilt, Rail Fence, Snowball and Nine Patch, Flying Geese, and more. These classic quilt blocks have stood the test of time. But that's no reason why they have to look like they just came out of the attic. With lush, modern fabrics by Classic Cottons in the able hands of experienced quilters, the old favorites have found a new and vibrant look. Members of the Columbia River Piecemakers Quilt Guild, based in Columbia County, Oregon, offer seven patterns for quilters of all experience levels. Complete instructions include cutting directions for a variety of quilt sizes, and sample quilts range from miniature to king. There's a warm sparkle in these modernized beauties and plenty of solid advice about how to make them.Editor Tricia Brown is a member of the Columbia River Piecemakers Quilt Guild, and one of thirty-two women (plus one man!) who participated in designing and creating the beautiful quilts for FRESH AIR IN THE ATTIC. She is the author of several nonfiction books for adults and two children's books, including the award-winning CHILDREN OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN and the recently released picture book GROUCHO'S EYEBROWS.

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Doubledipity: More Serendipity Quilts [Paperback] Review

this title was in my recommendations list, and, while i thought the cover quilt was very interesting, i hesitated to buy it, even with good reviews. however, a fellow quilter raved about it, so i took a chance.

i'm glad i did--the technique is simple, the variations are endless, the instructions are well written and complete, the black-and-white diagrams are detailed and well drawn, and the author is generous with suggestions for using and combining the patterns. many border designs are included, and also ideas for the filler blocks that add even more pattern. the diagrams of the blocks and layouts could be easily copied to test color schemes.

the quilts in the color section are stunning and inspiring. there is a wide range of fabric styles and color schemes that demonstrate the versatility of this technique.

there is a definite relation to the stack-and-whack technique, but i like this better because there is more control of the design elements without too much extra effort.

the only problem i have with the instructions is that the author does not use templates. rotary cutting some of the shapes may be quick, but wastes fabric. when (definitely not if) i make a quilt this way, i will make templates.

while this is not a book for the absolute beginner, since there are bias edges and lots of points, the instructions are so thorough that a confident or adventurous quilter with a couple of piecing projects under her belt could make one of these quilts.

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Double the fun! More six-pointed star blocks and exciting layouts continue the serendipitous enjoyment of these georgous, yet easy works of art. The possibilities increase with 60 more wedge-based blocks! Special section includes 13 fast and fancy pieced borders.

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Young at Heart Quilts: 15 Designs With Color and Style (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

This quilt book is aptly named.The colors in some are very bright or very wild but there are some in softer, more subtle colors.There are 15 quilts patterns of which six caught my attention.

There are eight pages of general and finishing instructions to get you on the right path to making your quilt.Each pattern has a full color photo of the finished project.It also contains a materials and cutting list, instructions on making the blocks and assembling the top and how to finish the project.There are illustrations which show in greater detail what the instructions are telling you.

Any templates that are needed to create a specific quilt are provided at full size.There is no need to run out to the copy shop.A six-page gallery show several of the quilts in different colorways which can help to spark a color idea for your particular tastes.

The last page gives a paragraph bio about author, Julie Popa.If you have a flair for the more off-beat type of quilts, this book will give you plenty of ideas and could even spark a creation or two of your own.

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Add instant "wow" to any contemporary decor with modern twists on simple-to-stitch quilts! Bright, bold colors make these projects a perfect match for today's new quilters.
*Choose from 15 easy-to-make quilts--all simple enough for confident beginners
*Combine simple patchwork with easy applique, including a bit of raw-edge applique
*Find creative tips for changing the style of any design by varying fabric choices

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Spirit Of The Northwoods/Quilts for Wilderness Kids (Granola Girl) [Paperback] Review

Loved the book.It is very well outlined as to what fabrics to use and how much you will need.Construction of the quilt also looks to be very well laid out.BUT, help! Where in the world do you find these lovely fabrics?And why does the Granola Girl Designs web site not come up.No references as to the fabric company or availability.

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The beauty of wildlife and the great Northwoods come alive in this big two-for-one edition combining two of Debbie Field's best-selling quilting and applique project books.30 wildlife and Northwoods applique blocks and quilts.



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Sensational Settings: Over 80 Ways to Arrange Your Quilt Blocks [Paperback] Review

For the quilter wondering how to set your stack of blocks, here is the answer in 80 different ways.Ms Hanson covers side by side settings,simple sashing, sashing and setting and many more.She also suggests whichblock patterns are best for each type of setting.And best of all is herSpecial Considerations chapter where you learn how to deal with blocks thataren't quite the same size and how to set an unusal number of blocks.Sheends this great resource with a Set Design Work Sheet and Inventory whichmakes it a snap to determine how much material you will need to finish yourproject and a "Quick Reference Charts" page that simplifies manyof the "common calculations you will need when designing your ownmasterpiece."

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Turn a stack of blocks into a lively quilt with this collection of fun, easy ideas! This update of a quilting classic shares bestselling author Joan Hanson's proven step-by-step process.
-Choose from over 80 inspiring settings, plus new information on designing quilts with computers
-Find solutions to common dilemmas, from arranging different-sized blocks and working with odd numbers of blocks to planning diagonal settings
-Skip the dizzying math with Joan's handy reference charts for calculating fabric needs

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Quick Colorful Quilts [Paperback] Review

I like this book a lot.It's got great colors and pictures and patterns in it.Would recommend.

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This gloriously colorful book is packed with inspiration-and 15 projects for beginners (or more experienced quilters looking for a manageable weekend undertaking).
Veteran quiltmaker and teacher Rosemary Wilkinson, and her quilting friends, give all the information a beginner hopes for-from basic background (how to select fabrics with different tonal values, which hoops and frames work best, what equipment is essential, and so on) to each step through a quilt (proper cutting techniques, chain-piecing, adding borders, and more). The friendly pages are full of diagrams, eliminating all fear of confusion and uncertainty. And all fabric yardages are clearly stated.
The 15 projects are divided into three sections: "Fresh Colors," "Vivid Colors," and "Bright Colors." In keeping with the book's promise to be colorful, each quilt pattern includes four alternative color schemes to the fully completed, featured one. There is no end to the inspiration this irresistibly inviting book offers.
In addition, dozens of Tips and Notes from these quilting experts are scattered throughout the book, making this a treasure all quilters should have in their libraries.

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Clever Quarters, Too: More Quilts from Fat Quarters [Paperback] Review

This is a wonderful book that has easy to follow directions for those of us who are "directionally challenged". Very tradtional and contemporary designs.

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Sew a work of art using fat quarters as the palette! This bestselling author's follow up to Clever Quarters features all-new scrappy quilts that focus on fat quarters-those irresistible cuts of fabric that are celebrated as the ultimate quilter's candy.
-Fourteen projects include a table runner, a wall hanging, and bed quilts
-Choose the number of fat quarters you want to use, from as few as 5 to 26, 38, or even a whopping 62 cuts
-Find tips for combining a multitude of colors, values, and patterns to get that classic scrappy look

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The Aloha Quilt: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel [Hardcover] Review

Hawaii is about as far away from Pennsylvania as you can get.And in this book, that's exactly where Elm Creek quilter Bonnie Markham is headed.(Avid readers will recognize Bonnie as the one-time owner of the Grandma's Attic quilt shop, as well as being one of the founders of the Elm Creek quilt camps.)Bonnie and her husband Craig are in the middle of a contentious and stressful divorce.When Claire, Bonnie's old Penn State roommate, invites her to spend the winter on the island of Maui in order to help establish an Aloha Quilt Camp, Bonnie takes her up on the offer.Why not exchange a few months of Northeastern snow for a warm and sandy beach in Paradise?

Bonnie soon finds herself in the unique position of being perched in a vacation destination, where she is neither tourist nor resident.With her friends Claire and Eric, she explores some of the tropical landscape.But at the same time, she and Claire must hunker down and do all of the planning for creating a brand-new quilt camp, based in Claire's large, restored inn.Claire's savvy native assistant Midori introduces Bonnie to the intricacies of crafting Hawaiian-style quilts.Midori's nephew, Hinano, serves as a native guide and historical expert for Bonnie as well, even though the two of them often end up arguing about something.One question continues to linger throughout the storyline:Will Bonnie really return to Elm Creek Manor when her consultation duties are done?Or will she instead decide to relocate to Maui and teach full-time at the Aloha Quilt Camp?

The best fiction is enlightening as well as entertaining.Purists scoff whenever Ms. Chiaverini dares to move her plots away from the safe cocoon of Elm Creek Manor in central Pennsylvania, either geographically or historically.But that's exactly the way Life works.Rarely does a group of individuals remain static.Its members have obligations far and beyond their affiliations with one another.Following those threads away from the center gives these characters (and us) a chance to learn more about their personalities.It also helps us discover the various traditions of quilts in other places and at other times.Kudos to Ms. Chiaverini for once again providing another interesting insight into the universal heritage of intricate stitchery.

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Another season of Elm Creek Quilt Camp has come to a close, and Bonnie Markham faces a bleak and lonely winter ahead, with her quilt shop out of business and her divorce looming. A welcome escape comes when Claire, a beloved college friend, unexpectedly invites her to Maui to help launch an exciting new business: a quilter's retreat set at a bed and breakfast amid the vibrant colors and balmy breezes of the Hawaiian Islands. Soon Bonnie finds herself looking out on sparkling waters and banyan trees, planning quilting courses, and learning the history and intricacies of Hawaiian quilting, all the while helping Claire run the inn.
As Bonnie's adventure unfolds, it quickly becomes clear that Claire's new business isn't the only excitement in store for her. Her cheating, soon-to-be ex-husband decides he wants her stake in Elm Creek Quilts, which threatens not only her financial well-being but her dearest friendships as well. Luckily she has the artistic challenge of creating her own unique Hawaiian quilt pattern to distract her-and new friends like Hinano Paoa, owner of the Nä Mele Hawai‘i Music Shop, who introduces Bonnie to the fascinating traditions of Hawaiian culture and reminds her that love can be found when and where you least expect it.

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Threads from the '30s: Quilts Using Reproduction Fabrics (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

This book was well written, easy to follow.With so many repro fabrics available today, possibilities were endless.The projects in this book brought you back to when your grandmothers were quilting.

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The small-scale motifs, bright colors, and simple repeat designs of '30s fabrics evoke childhood memories of grandmother's quilts. Now today's quilters can bring back the charming feel of '30s quilts with this unique collection of patterns that celebrate an innovative time in quiltmaking history. Includes:
- Ten '30s-style quilt projects from some of the quilting world's most popular designers, including Nancy J. Martin and Carol Doak
- A fascinating history highlighting fabric designs and colors of the 1930's
- Ideas for mixing and matching '30s-style fabrics with today's fabrics for unique results

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Bold and Beautiful: Artful Quilts from Just One Fabric (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Have you ever picked up a piece of hand dyed fabric or a batik and seen shapes in the way the color flows? Well, that is the key step in creating the projects in Judi Dains new book "Bold and Beautiful Artful Quilts From Just One Fabric". Judi's quilts, and the techniques she uses to create them, will captivate your imagination. The book covers everything you need to know about what to look for when purchasing the fabric, to marking out what designs you see in the fabric. After the piece is marked, you will need to quilt it and there is a terrific chapter on choosing thread. You will need several types of thread for outlining the design elements, quilting the design elements and quilting the background. My favorite lesson on machine quilting the elements was quilting inside the flowers and leaves. The results are stunning and the quilt patterns are well worth the price of the book. After this you will color the quilt using either fabric paints or inks. Just add a little bling with embellishments like rhinestones, beads, buttons and yoyo's and your project is finished. You will soon master Judi's techniques by working your way through the five projects included in the book.
Patti Ives
editor The Applique Society Newsletter

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Learn how to create stunning art quilts in just 3 easy steps - quilt, paint, embellish! Anyone can create these amazing quilts - all you need is a little imagination! In "Bold and Beautiful", award-winning quilter Judi Dains reveals the secrets for creating wonderful quilts from just one piece of fabric, and in just 3 easy steps - quilt, paint, and embellish. Featuring 5 contemporary projects and a colourful gallery, this is a must-have for anyone wanting to create beautiful art quilts.

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More Quick Watercolor Quilts [Paperback] Review

Dina has outdone herself, again.Her creativity, and talent for design and color selection, produced another beautiful book.Again, her instructions are clear and concise.She shares her ability to select fabrics that compliment each other beautifully.I didn't have any interest in watercolor quilts until I discovered Dina's books.If you love beautiful watercolor quilts, but were intimidated by sewing so many little squares together, try Dina's method.You'll be hooked!

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Spectacular Rectangles: 12 Quilts from a Simple Shape [Paperback] Review

I love quilters that have a sense of colour and Ilene has oodles of it. 12 quilts from simple shapes include log cabin, stacked Chinese coins, simple rectangles all in beautiful colours. Includes quiltmaking basics, templates, easy to follow instructions with good line drawings and photography. I love Autumn Paths and Treasure Boxes. Recommended. This review first appeared on [...]

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Here's a book of traditional quilting ideas--with a twist! You'll find Log Cabin blocks, chevrons, stacked Chinese Coins, and more, yet they don't look like the same old patterns. By focusing on rectangular blocks, Ilene Bartos has created 12 refreshing designs. Easy enough for confident beginners, these quilts offer plenty of appeal for advanced quilters as well.

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Teddy Bear Redwork: 25 Fresh, New Designs, Step-by-Step Projects, Quilts and More [Paperback] Review

I received my book in the allotted time frame. The book was in great condition. So I was happy about my purchase.

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Create sweet teddy bears in vintage redwork style! These 25 adorable teddy bear blocks are easy to stitch and add a touch of nostalgia to any child's room. Includes three quilt projects and accessories, such as a pillowcase, framed picture, overnight bag, and more. Plus, readers will see how to adapt redwork patterns to other mediums, such as fabric paint and applique, for unlimited design potential.

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Folk-Art Favorites: Quilts from Joined at the Hip (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

THIS BOOK HAS SOME VERY CUTE DOOR HANGER BANNERS,AND OTHER PROJECTS. THE INSTRUCTIONS WERE EASY TO FOLLOW, PRECISE, AND HAD VISUAL PHOTOS ALSO, THA EXPLAINED THE STEPS. MY FRIEND WAS SO INSPIRED, SHE BOUGHT THE BOOK ALSO.

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If you've been waiting for the next collection of quilts from this popular design team, wait no more! With large pieces and easy appliqué shapes, these welcoming designs are appropriate for all skill levels.

*Choose from 12 projects, including a variety of pillows and a sachet

*Add texture and whimsy with fun details and embellishments

*Create a set of four seasonal door banners for celebrating throughout the year

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More Fabulous Flowers: Mini-quilts in Dimensional Applique (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

This book will keep you busy for many, many days/nights to come.The flowers are fabulous to look at but at the same time they are very time consuming.

The book begins with an introduction to what dimensional flowers are all about, followed by a tools and supplies section to show you what you will need to create them.A 3-page basic quilting section is next and a 9-page section covers how to make the different flowers.

There are 20 projects that include flowers made from Prairie Points, made by ruching and made by strip-piecing.Each pattern shows a color photo of the finished project along with the finished size.A short paragraph about the project begins the pattern instructions.A materials list, making the quilt top, making the flowers and finishing the quilt are the sections that make up the whole pattern.There are some graphics to help explain the written instructions and full sized templates if needed.

There is a 3-page gallery of quilts made with these flowers and a page on where to find the resources.The final page is a two-paragraph bio about the author.If you are into detail, this is the right book for you.

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Find 20 all-new flower designs in this follow-up to the popular Fabulous Flowers, and watch your quilting bloom. With simple folding and stitching, you ll be growing gorgeous dimensional flowers in no time.

*Learn to make rosebuds, water lilies, marigolds, larkspurs, and more

*Personalize your flowers with beads, buttons, novelty yarns, and trims

*Make unique floral arrangements by combining different flower designs; the gallery will inspire your creativity

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Sweet and Simple Baby Quilts [Paperback] Review

Ms Hickey has some really interesting ideas of how to showcase novelty fabrics in a baby, or even wall, quilt that are striking
and very pretty. Her directions are good & there are an arrangement of difficult to very easy quilts listed.
The only flaw to the book would be a good source of where or what these novelties are called and could be found.But I guess you could use it just as a starting place and not as an exact duplicate.Really recommended.

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Short on sewing time? No problem! These adorable quilts are quick enough to finish in time for the baby shower. Simple sewing techniques are perfect for beginners and make extra-easy projects for quilting pros.
- Wrap a little one up in love with one of 16 heartwarming baby quilts
- Themes for girls and boys feature airplanes, sailboats, baskets, and hearts
- Learn simplified ways to construct classic quilt blocks

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Rose of Sharon New Quilts from an Old Favorite [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

Read the Editorial Review first, to know what to expect.
Many great variations of the pattern, some very imaginative, some are every complicated and obviously more time consuming. I love most all the books from this series - I find them very inspirational! The patterns of the finalists' quilts are also in the book, so you can try to re-create the featured quilts.

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A rose is more than a rose in these stunning interpretations of a beloved classic design! Presented here are original designs from 18 inventive quilters. The designs feature a variety of construction methods, embellishment ideas, and creative fabric selections. For the first time, contestants were challenged with an applique design as a starting point. These imaginative quilters showcase their skills with a fresh take on the beloved Rose of Sharon traditional block pattern. Originality of design and excellence in execution are the hallmarks of these quilts. These talented contest winners and finalists take you through their design processes, helping you to visualize new possibilities for your own winning quilts. The Museum of the American Quilter s Society (MAQS) in Paducah, Kentucky, sponsors the yearly 'New Quilts from an Old Favorite' contest in its continuing mission to honor today's quilters. MAQS is the only national museum devoted to contemporary quilting. Other titles in its popular contest series include Kaleidoscope, Storm at Sea, Bear's Paw, Mariner's Compass, Tumbling Blocks, Pineapple Quilts, Feathered Star, Monkey Wrench, Seven Sisters, and Dresden Plate.

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Quilt: Handmade Style (Handmade Style (Thunder Bay Press)) [Paperback] Review

Initially I bought this book for the Japanese hexagonal quilt pattern inside. I love Japanese fabric and had collected a lot of it over the years. The thought of making a patchwork quilt hadn't occurred to me until I was inspired by the design in this book. If you want to make a quilt with a contemporary feel, then you should be able to find something suitable here - there are many different designs in this book and I'm about to start a scrap quilt using 1930s fabrics. The book introduces basic techniques of quilt making. These were sufficient for me as I've been making clothes for many years but may not be good enough for a beginner. A word of warning about the hexagon quilt -the template in the book is not an exact hexagon so you will need to correct this by remeasuring all the sides, otherwise the fabric pieces will not fit very well.

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Once the exclusive territory of old maids and pioneer women, modern crafters are discovering the cozy rewards of quilting. From the traditional to the contemporary, Quilt presents 15 original projects sure to suit every taste. This stylish how-to book provides you with everything you need to know to create beautiful hand-made quilts for your home.

The quilts in this book represent a mixture of time-honored and modern designs in both patchwork and whole-cloth quilts. Helpful step-by-step photographs and expert advice guide you throughout each project - including choosing fabrics, simple stitches, and more advanced quilting techniques.

Not a stitching wizard? Don't worry - most of the quilts in this book can be made by anyone with average sewing skills, and many are suitable for absolute beginners. Try a cosy 1930's Scrap Quilt, an elegant Toile and Ticking Quilt, or a sumptuous Pleated Silk Quilt - there's a quilt here for everyone.

Sure to inspire modern-day quilting bees! This refreshing and innovative take on a very traditional folk art will appeal to a new generation of quilters.


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Quilting Patterns from Native American Designs [Paperback] Review

Excellent, clearly illustrated and usable Native American designs each labeled with the part of the country the design came from.I have used them in a quilt and have gotten lots of compliments. I am glad to have it in my quilting library.

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Whether you are looking for bold geometric designs, stylized plants and animals, or graceful swirls, you will find the right design among this book's ready-to-use quilting patterns based on Native American designs. Directions show how to combine several patterns to create unique border or block designs that are perfect for the open spaces in a quilt.

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Applique Lace Patterns [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

There's no denying that the award-winning lace applique quilt on the cover is fantastic - and the author's techniques excellent.There were a great many lovely individual lace patterns that could be used for a 'one design item' like a wall hanging.But I had hoped that there would be more discussion of how the author goes through the process of creating one huge, grand design like the cover quilt - with more suggestions of what makes a good design, and more little 'bits and pieces' of lace patterns that could be used to fill in small spaces, instead of 'stand alone' designs.I think it will be necessary for me to do a bit of research on lace 'design' - enlarging photos of the types of lace 'bits' I need, before I can complete a full quilt design like the author's.I do wish she had included this information - so I wouldn't have to search for it AFTER buying the book!I would love to make a SIMILAR quilt - not a copy of the author's - because the reverse applique process is so easy and 'portable'.

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This first time author is known throughout the quilt world for her beautiful applique work. Her prizewinning quilt LINDA'S LACE has been seen throughout the world. Now she shares her secrets for gorgeous lacy applique with us, along with three dozen of her most beautiful lacy applique patterns. This easy-to-do technique is fun, fast, and portable- perfect for quilters on the move. All you need aretwo pieces of fabric, scissors, thread, and a needle - the projects are quite portable. Lacy applique is also good for scissor-less airline travel. To prepare, just cut and baste your block, and it's ready to go. Linda also tells how to find design ideas, represent them in a drawing, and create an applique pattern from the drawings. This book is magnificently photographed for inspiration, including the author's prize-winning quilt LINDA'S LACE. Her spectacular quilts have received many awards, including winning three Great American Quilt contests sponsored by the Museum of American Folk Art in New York City. The foreword is by well-known quilter, teacher, and author Mimi Dietrich.

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Simple Stenciling-Dramatic Quilts: 85 Full-Size Stencil Patterns, 6 Projects [Paperback] Review

I was very pleased with the product and the delivery time. I will continue to shop Amazon.
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Customize the full-size scalable stencil patterns with paints and items from nature for use in simple pieced quilts and wearables - fun for all ages!

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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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Heartland Quilts: Rescued Treasures from the Midwest [Paperback] Review

Although most of the patterns are in my collection, the author includes stories of the rescued treasures which only adds to the charm of the old patterns. I found "Missouri Daisy" a lovely addition to my favorite vintage patterns.

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Rescuing antique quilt tops is a way of life for Lila LeeJones. You will enjoy reading about how she discovers and completes herfound treasures while making your own version of these great designs byour quilting ancestors. All admirers of antique quilts will want to ownthis fabulous new book.

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Adventures In Circles: Quilt Designs from Start to Finish (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Circles means curved piecing----not one of my favorite things to do.But if you want to tackle curved piecing, this book provides you with 23 pages of how-to's on the subject.Tools, fabric, techniques for cutting, appliqué methods and embellishments are all covered in this section.

The patterns, of which there are eight, each have a skill level, a finished quilt and block size plus the photo of the finished item.Materials and cutting lists re clearly written and there are graphics to help explain the written words.

Making, assembling, adding borders and finishing the quilt are written in an easy to follow manner.Tips are provide throughout the book in a green block so they are easy to find.An 11 page gallery will help give you ideas for your own quilts.The section on quilting ideas provides a dozen quilting designs so you can always find the one that will fit just perfectly with your quilt.

As with most quilt books, there is a 5 page basic quilting section in case you need to review a certain technique.The final pages are a resource page and a 3 paragraph bio of the author.

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Circles made easy! Discover the excitement of working with curves in this color-splashed book.

* Learn the latest tricks for cutting and sewing circles; then apply your new skills in eight creative projects

* Choose from small wall hangings to twin-size quilts in both contemporary and traditional designs; a gallery of quilts provides even more inspiration

* Find essential tips on machine appliquéing circles and fun ways to embellish with threads, decorative fabrics, and beads

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