Relax and Quilt (For the Love of Quilting.) [Paperback] Review

Oxmoor Publishing and Leisure Arts present a collection of projects with the same great appeal quilters loved in their earlier publication, "Quick and Easy Scrap Quilts".This new title includes 21 quiltsand a table runner plus embellishment for a shirt and note cards.It isgeared to tops that can be completed in a relatively short time workingindividually or with friends wanting to participate in a fabric exchange ora quilting retreat. As the editor says, projects geared to helping yourelax and quilt.
Both applique and piecing projects include a variety ofstyles--traditional, country/homespun, contemporary, andwhimsical-appropriate to the skill level of beginners and more experiencedsewers.For example, pieced quilts feature homespun plaid log cabinblocks, traditional patterns like Rail Fence, Birds in the Air and Sister'sChoice along with Depression era baskets and a contemporary, colourwashCourthouse Steps.For those wanting more of a challenge, there is a lovelytraditional Tree of Life quilt that includes suggested quiltingdesigns.
Those who like applique may use traditional methods or try anyof the soft-edge, fusible web or freezer paper techniques that may appealto beginners or those in a hurry.A colorful double four-patch top has afolk art border of soft edge applique held down by a utility stitch offloss or pearl cotton.Note cards and garments are embellished usingfusible web.A 1920s era Day Lily quilt is finished using a hand ormachine buttonhole stitch.For traditionalists there is a stunning red andgreen hand appliqued Princess Feather top that also includes a suggestedhand quilting design pattern.
The last 21 pages give helpful informationon fabric preparation, cutting and sewing techniques, quilt construction,binding and quilting, hanging sleeves, and care and cleaning.

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