301 Country Christmas Quilt Blocks [Hardcover] Review

I guess I was looking for something different when I purchased 301 Country Christmas Quilt Blocks. What I was looking for was a quilt block book with Christmas themes. What was included in this book, was a large majority of reworked patterns, that could've suited any time of year except for the coloring. This book relied almost exclusively on appliqué to make the blocks look 'Christmasy.' As someone who likes to machine quilt and not appliqué, this was disappointing.
There were plenty of photos in this book, but the colors of the quilt blocks looked quite drab to me. To achieve the 'country' look they are sewn crookedly. Ughh.. Not my cup of tea. Also, I wanted to see more full-sized items, such as a bedspread or a throw. Most of the quilt examples were of single blocks, with no visual of how they would look in a larger-sized piece. Personally, I don't think they'd look all that great, as anything except a throw pillow. One crooked block is charming... Many crooked blocks = eyestrain.
While you might find some fun ideas in this book, I felt a tad let down by the contents. I've wanted to quilt a full-sized christmas quilt for a while, and nothing in this book caught my eye.

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Christmas offers the most popular themes for gift-giving and family remembrances, so quiltmakers will welcome a collection of all the yuletide projects they'll ever need. Over 300 patterns feature holiday symbols from children's toys to folk art designs to whimsical contemporary looks. Color shots of finished quilt blocks come with instructions for making them, including tips like how to use different colors of green in a tree, and how to create nostalgic or romantic moods.


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A Quilter's Diary: Written in Stitches (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

As with all of Mimi Dietrich's books, 'A Quilter's Diary' is an attractive and well presented volume. The central concept of the book is the idea of making a 'quilt diary' about yourself or someone else - choosing quilt blocks whose names or patterns represent important mile stones in your life.There are photos of Mimi's own diary quilt and the quilts of some of her students as well as the patterns for 150 patchwork and applique blocks arranged according to various themes such as childhood, parents, true love, home, career and so on. The only reason I haven't given the book five stars is because 150 blocks don't really provide enough choice for a personal quilt, and readers will have to look further at other quilt block books - to be fair, there is a list of possibilites in the bibliography at the end, but it would have been nice to see more blocks presented as well as they are here.

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Ever wanted to write the story of your life? With fabric as your paper and a needle as your pen, you can chronicle your most memorable moments. Bestselling author Mimi Dietrich explains how to tell your personal story or the story of someone special to you in extraordinary quilts.

*Construct the pieces of your life in fabric with your choice of 100 pieced and appliqued block patterns

*Let Mimi guide your designs with inspiring questions and themes 24 categories include family, friends, holidays, hobbies, and more

*A gallery of quilts, plus Mimi s unique setting tips, will help you launch your own ideas

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Quilted Comforts for the Home [Paperback] Review

You're gonna LOVE this book! It's a soft cover book, with 96 pages of colorful pics of projects to make for your home. Instructions & patterns are included. There are a couple of beautiful quilts (& pillows) to make, things for your kitchen, even a couple Christmas items to make. All made out of fabric or felt(Christmas items). If you love the whimsical, colorful cottage look & love to sew, then this is the book you gotta have in your library.

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There's something about Mary. Mary Engelbreit, thatis. Colorful and charming, Mary Engelbreit's designs and keepsakes arecherished worldwide by her devoted fans. Now, quilting aficionados canbring this sweet and sassy style into their homes with MaryEngelbreit: Quilted Comforts for the Home. Loyal Mary Engelbreit fansmay collect this exciting new volume for its endearing visualsalone. It offers 34 appealing projects, all incorporating distinctiveMary Engelbreit motifs, including a teapot wall hanging, paper dolltote bag, and charming Christmas stockings. Each project haseasy-to-follow instructions with color diagrams and full-colorphotographs, so even novices will experience the satisfaction ofsuccessfully realizing their quilting goals.

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Coxcomb Variations [Paperback] Review

This is on my top 10 list for experienced quilters to have.I found it to be informative as well as very inspiring.Having a lot of time to sit and sew at my son's sports and orthodontic appointments, I have come to love applique.That being said, this book is my applique reference.Of course, I love how you can either follow the patterns exactly or change them to suit your style.I would highly recommend this book!

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Discover the incredible variety of quilts that can be created from one set of templates! Award-winning quilter, author, and teacher Anita Shackelford challenged 12 people to create quilts based on a magnificent nineteenth-century Coxcomb applique quilt. The result is 11 new quilt projects for you to sew and enjoy. Each one contains full-sized templates and detailed instructions, along with the maker's description of how the quilt was designed and what makes it unique. You can sew one of the beautiful quilts as shown or play with the pattern pieces to create your own Coxcomb variation. Introducing 11 new quilt projects based on one magnificent antique pattern. 30 distinctive design elements for unlimited quilt design possibilities. 16 cookie-cutter motifs for background quilting. AUTHORBIO: Anita Shackelford has been quilting for 35 years. Her quilts have been exhibited across the United States and in Australia, winning 12 Best of Show awards. A resident of Ohio, she has traveled extensively, teaching and lecturing for shops, guilds, and quilting conferences.

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Quiltmaker's Color Workshop: The FunQuilts' Guide to Understanding Color and Choosing Fabrics [Paperback] Review

Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr, authors and quilt makers, have published two books on color.I enjoyed the first one, COLOR HARMONY, so I ordered the second, QUILTMAKERS COLOR WORKSHOP.I'm sorry to say the second is identical to the first except for some patterns, instructions, and templates.I would have appreciated a more complete description so that I wouldn't be returning the book.

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Whether you're a beginning or experienced quiltmaker, Quiltmaker's Color Workshop will help you use color more creatively in your designs. Through a showcase of more than 35 great quilts, ranging from contemporary to traditional styles, the authors show how colors work together to support a "big idea." Learn to go beyond simple, formulaic color concepts, and instead, have fun exploring color through individual and group activities that will help you see color in a completely new way.

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Drafting and Design Simplified (Quilting Library) [Hardcover] Review

I'm new to quilting, but am already growing restless with just creating quilts with established block patterns. I read about this book in one of the quilting magazines I get (it was mentioned in an article) and while it doesn't seem to be available as a "new" book directly from Amazon, I did find several used book sellars that had copies. I haven't been able to clear my head of all the ideas that I have now! Don't let the title intimadate you! There is no complicated math involved in altering block designs to make them "you". Some graph paper and a ruler and your imagination and you're off and running. You'll be amazed at how different you can make an old block design look with just moving a few lines. Be adventurous! Get this book and have some fun!

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Quilters can now design and draft their own fabulous quilts in any size or shape. Drafting and Design Simplifiedtakes the mystery out of math for quilters, showing how simple it really is to design quilt blocks, resize blocks, cut triangles of any size and shape, and more. Quilters are liberated from dependence on specific pattern instructions, with the most up-to-date information presented photographically in step-by-step visual sequences. Finally, readers will be able to draft stars, curves, circles, flying geese, Mariners Compass, and even a pineapple block with ease. Includes the latest information for using computer software to design quilts. Whether a beginner or an experienced quilter, Drafting and Design Simplified will be a welcome addition to the home library.

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Amish Crib Quilts from the Midwest: The Sara Millier Collection [Paperback] Review

This book presents beautiful and clear color photographs of the Sara Miller Amish crib quilt collection, combined with the authors' detailed knowledge of the Amish quilting experience. Not having known much previously about Amish quilting, I was surprised by how beautiful and modern in appearance the quilts were. If you love to look at photos of interesting quilts, and are interested in American history, this is an outstanding book.

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A rare collection of 90 antique Amish quilts for children is show-cased in this brilliantly colorful volume.
Few antique Amish crib quilts remain because they were put to hard use in large families which typically averaged seven children.
But Sara Miller of Kalona, Iowa, herself a member of the Old Order Amish, began building a collection of lovely antique crib quilts which she learned about as the proprietor of a fabric and quilt shop.
Thus began an unusual odyssey-Sara, who once disparaged the quilting tradition of her heritage, thinking it dull and drab, began to see its graphic beauty when outsiders became intent on owning Amish quilts.
The richly colorful quilts featured here come from Amish communities through the Midwestern United States.
In addition to 90 full-color plates of the exquisite quilts is interpretive commentary and documentation, plus three essays elaborating on the significance of the collection. Author Janneken Smucker descends from a line of quilters in the Amish-Mennonite community of Goshen, IN; Dr. Patricia Cox Crews is Director of the International Quilt Study Center in Lincoln, NE; Dr. Linda Welters is Professor of Textiles at the University of Rhode Island.
Amish Crib Quilts from the Midwest: The Sara Miller Collection is an unusual feast visually. The analyses that accompany the boldly beautiful images contribute scholarship to this intersection of art and the life of the Amish.

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The Sampler Quilt Book [Paperback] Review

This lovely book contains fully illustrated instructions on how to make a sampler quilt using twenty quilt blocks, each of which uses a different patchwork technique.

It's an excellent guide for the beginner or for someone who has made a couple of quilts and wants to learn more about different techniques.The book includes both hand and machine pieced techniques and the gallery photos show pictures of quilts made from beginners in Lynne Edwards's classes.This is a feature I like because not only does it show what the quilts look like when made by relatively experienced workers, it shows that the quilt can be made by someone who is new to quiltmaking and also gives you some idea of how the blocks look in different colourways.

This is a book that is enjoyable to look at as well as to work from and can be recommended to anyone looking for a clear, comprehensive manual of quiltmaking techniques.

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With encouragement and sound advice on a variety of hand and machine methods, design tips and practical guidance from internationally renowned expert Lynne Edwards, anyone can work through the chapters of this inspirational guide at their own pace, creating 20 beautiful patchwork blocks with which to make their own unique sampler. A selection of projects ideas with step-by-step instructions on making up items such as a cushion, a cot quilt or even a quillow (an ingenious combination of a quilt and pillow) offers alternatives to making of a full sized quilt. From first steps in design to making up a glorious sampler quilt, Lynne Edward's book offers guidance every step of the way.

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The Best Of Pat Sloan Applique Quilts (Leisure Arts #3799) [Perfect Paperback] Review

Although it's one of Pat Sloan's older books, this is my favorite - lots of great patterns, more bang for the buck. Most of her newer books are done around one of her fabric collections - this one uses fabrics you are likely to have in your stash already.

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Let quilting guru Pat Sloan show you how it's done with this collection of 11 charming quilts. Beginner and advanced quilters will love stitching up her trademark whimsical designs, including Star Crazy with its ring of dancing stars and August Blooms, for a bold, colonial look. All patterns employ machine appliqu techniques for quick-and-easy completion.

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Simple Quilts that Look Like a Million Bucks [Paperback] Review

As a beginning quilter, I have purchased many books that were highly recommended.This one, I picked up because I was so attracted to the beautiful quilts.What a wonderful surprise to find that the author has such a winning style of writing and her instructions are detailed and easy to follow as well.The book lives up to its title-these quilts are simple and can be constructed fairly quickly using rotary cutting and strip piecing techniques. The designs are strongly graphic in style (no applique or simple squares) with several of the quilts variations on each other so you get a sense of how to make color choices or design your own variation.Half-square triangles are used creatively to form beautiful diagonals and sashing is used imaginatively to form beautiful star designs.The instructions are clear enough that I used this book to make the first quilt ever entirely by myself after having taken a sampler class. I would recommend more of a how-to beginner's book like Doak's "Your First Quilt Book" or "Quilts, Quilts, Quilts" by Nownes for basic information and then use this book to branch out.It's such a pleasure to look at and read that I refer to it again and again.Thank you, Nicole!

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Sew easy & simple blocks that turn into beautiful quilts almost by magic . . . with no Fairy Godmother involved!
It may sound like a Quilter's Fantasy Island, but with this book as your guide you will find yourself making the fabulous quilts you've always dreamed about - without the mountain of work you always thought it would be.
You will discover how easy it is to:
Choose just the right fabrics. For many quilters, finding the perfectcombination of fabrics is both fun and torture. You can achieve thelook you want, without feeling as though you've been stretched overthe rack. Discover the secrets of how to put pastel fabrics togetherfor a soft and yummy quilt without turning the color scheme into mush,or how to combine strong vibrant colors without making everyone in theroom dizzy. Perhaps you are looking to add a little elegance andsophistication to your quilts, or just want your favorite colors toreally sparkle. Your quilts will shine with new possibilities as youchoose fabrics with confidence and creativity.
Make simple blocks. You will be amazed. As impressive as some of these quilts look, they are actually a piece of cake to sew. When you look at the instructions, you will see how each quilt is actually a combination of very simple blocks. Every step is carefully explained in a straight forward and easy to sew manner. You'll also see lots and lots of illustrations, so you know exactly what to do at every stage.
Let the magic happen. Take the simple blocks you've made and put them together. The stunning quilt that emerges will delight you. Go from making simple and easy blocks and turn them into glorious quilts. That is magic!
If you loved Nicole's 1st book, The Quilt Maniac's PLAYBOOK, you will be pleased to know that her NEW book, SIMPLE QUILTS that Look Like a Million Bucks is written in the same fun and friendly conversational style and has even MORE beautiful color photos ... and if you haven't seen either book yet - you are in for 2 great surprises!

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The Quilting Arts Book: Techniques and Inspiration for Creating One-of-a-Kind Quilts [Paperback] Review

I am huge fan and subscriber of Quilting Arts Magazine.I have every issue and re-read them many times which is why I pre-ordered this book when it was announced.After reviewing it last night, I have to say that I was a bit disappointed because the articles and the techniques are the same ones that can be found in the magazine.This book is actually acompilation of all of their best articles and techniques over the past years.I would highly recommend this book if you have not been a subscriber to the magazine.

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Beginners and seasoned crafters alike will find inspiration andinstruction in this definitive quilting resource that combinesfoundational techniques for quilting and fiber art with tips and tricks for creating one-of-a-kind works of art. Showcased here are some of the most popular topics, articles, and artists from past issues of Quilting Arts magazine, as well asnew and freshmethods from today's most respected contemporary quilt artists. Hands-on workshopsintroduce craftersto each facet of theart-quilt trade-from creating abstract, pictorial, and landscape quilts to in-depth techniques on surface design and stitching applications. Each chapter showcases various art-quilting concepts and ends with quick creative exercises and tips guaranteed to get both quilters and mixed-media artists creating with cloth right away.

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Journey of an Art Quilter: Creative Strategies and Techniques [Paperback] Review

Was literally a personal journey, very inspirational and passionate, sharing her own inspirations and techniques, beautiful color photos and details, absolutely amazing from the heart and soul, especially since I am not a quilter myself but a painter always looking for creative design, color, pattern, composition, etc. in other medias. Thought I would pass on to my sister who is a quilter but a keeper for my art library and ordered another copy for my sister who loved as said dreams of taking her seminars! Very magical, would especially recommend to quilt artists as very contemporary and she wonderfully shares her techniques and ideas.

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As much about motivation as it is about teaching techniques, this bold and vibrant quilting resource guides readers through the stages of the quilting process while offering encouragement and advice. Leading readers on a personal journey, the projects detail the joy of pursuing a passion for quilts through the creative exercises designed to help others tap into their own individual style and free their artistic spirit. With hints and tips on everything from fabric selection to choosing the right tools, this inspirational and instructive guide is a must for anyone interested in quilting.


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Quilted Havens: City Houses, Country Homes [Paperback] Review

With fine examples and instructions for both beginner and those well versed in quilting traditions, Susan Purney-Mark and Daphne Greig's Quilted Havens teaches patterns for different types of quilts and wallhangings, with twelve projects teaching and using a variety of skills at differentlevels.

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From igloos to gingerbread houses and log cabins to Victorian manors, there is something in this quilt neighborhood for everyone. These Canadian authors present playful patterns of all sorts of dwellings, and they show you how to make a quilt or wallhanging featuring your very own home! Twelve wonderful projects offer a variety of techniques, sizes, and skill levels so that anyone, from confident beginner to advanced quiltmaker, can achieve success. Techniques include rotary cutting, template cutting and use, foundation piecing, applique, embroidery, and embellishments. General quiltmaking tips are also included. REVIEW: The Midwest Book Review says, "Quilted Havens teaches patterns for different types of quilts and wallhangings, with twelve projects teaching and using a variety of skills at different levels.

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Kansas Troubles (Benni Harper Mystery) [Paperback] Review

Benni Harper and her new husband, Gabe Ortiz leave California for a vacation in Kansas so that Benni can meet Gabe's family and old friends. The experience is stressful for Benni because she knows very little of Gabe's background or former life.As usual, Gabe is not into explaining things to Benni and they are constantly locking horns in between their flirting.Gabe's sister shares Benni's love of quilts and asks for her help in setting up a local quilt show. In the mean time, the murder of a young woman singer named Tyler takes place. She happened to be dating Gabe's old friend Rob and he is a suspect in her death. Tyler was also a runaway wife from the local Amish community and a superb quilter. When Benni sees the last quilt that Tyler made, she discovers some clues that could lead to the identity of the killer.
There's a lot offascinating "quilt talk" in this book and some interesting facts about the state of Kansas. This is the third book in the Benni Harper series and I'm now committed to reading them all.

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Floral Bouquet Quilts From In The Beginning [Paperback] Review

Today's quilt's take on the patina of age in this elegant book on floral bouquet quilts.Classic patchwork patterns done in gorgeous florals and historical prints such as toiles, set the stage for beautiful quilts.Here, the author, herself an avid quilter and professional fabric designer, reaches into her heart and personal history to create a bouquet of floral quilts. The themes and inspiration for these floral beauties, as written in the book, reveal a quilter with an interesting personal and professional past, and gives her unique perspective on creating traditional quilts that will themselves be timeless.When you see these beautiful quilts you'll want to make them all - and you can. The designs are simple, the patterns traditional,and the fabrics used in the quilts featured in the book are readily available for purchase.The book instructs in clear and concise sections.Novice and expert quilters alike can successfully sew these quilts as well as be inspired to create beautiful floral bouquet quilts of their own.Go ahead...sew!!

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Stroll through the pages of this beautiful book - lingerawhile and imagine yourself surrounded by flowers. Sharon shows youhow to select floral bouquet fabrics to make one or all of thefifiteen elegant quilts featured in the book. Read a brief history ofchintz and the important role this fabric played in early quiltmaking,then follow suggestions for making a fantasy quilt using today'sfloral bouquet fabrics, including those from Sharon's "In TheBeginning" fabric collection.
- 15 quilt patterns with full instructions for quick and easy piecing.
- Tips on color and fabric selection.
- Decorating ideas offer ways to personalize the setting for each completed quilt.
- Full color throughout.

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Fabric + Paint + Thread = Fabulous (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Pat Durbin creates amazing landscape quilts.This book gives you a peek into the techniques she uses to achieve her stunning results.There are step by step directions for each project as well as how to paint your background and create thread painted pieces to add to the painted background.I played with both the fabric painting and the thread painting with what I considered successful results for a new technique.It was a lot of fun and very gratifying.To see the 2 small pieces, go to:[...]

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Learn innovative new painting, free-motion quilting, and embellishing techniques for creating breathtaking art quilts. Are you ready to take your quilting to the next level? Then this is the book for you! Discover how to expand your artistic horizons and make breathtaking art quilts with these innovative techniques for painting, free-motion quilting, and embellishing, from award-winning quilter Pat Durbin. With five original projects to get you started and a stunning full-colour photo gallery to get the creative juices flowing, you'll never be without inspiration again.

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Artful Applique: The Easy Way (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Over 130 pages of great instruction and realistic photos that show that anyone who takes the time can do applique.Not only are the designs that you can Xerox for patterns crisp, but the instruction is easy to read and follow. And the photos are exact size, so you see what you will get when you are done.
I liked the book because it also says that we can choose our own material, which suits our own desires, where some books say you have to have this or that type of material made by this ir that maker, and you end up running all over the place and come home discouraged and throw your hands up and say *&%#@+ and vow never to try and do applique again.
This is the book that can help you become less discouraged and a success at a wonderful art form.

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Folk Art Quilts: A Fresh Look [Paperback] Review

Lots of charming ideas for all your scraps! There are specific ideas and patterns, but also general guidelines to follow when creating your own folk art quilt. Fun!

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Change your perspective on folk art quilts forever! Learn everything you need to know about folk art--a style that affirms individual creativity and invites invention. Study the characteristics that make up a folk art quilt, then design your own. Inside, discover:
- Seventeen original folk art quilt projects from bestselling author Sandy Bonsib
- How to use appliques, embellishments, and other creative finishes to give your quilts a distinctive folk art look
- Ideas for conveying special messages in folk art quilts
- Methods for turning "mistakes" into opportunities to add character to your quilts

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Color Harmony for Quilts: A Quiltmaker's Guide to Exploring Color [Paperback] Review

Read the book through once, then go back and really read it!
Not only do the authors show us their own quilts, they have showcased some of the best known, and unknown quilters intenationally. Every quilt is broken down as to which colors, values and proportions were chosen by the quilter...even the amount of black used in each quilt is represented on a scale. If youdon't like the colors the quilter chose, they give you at least 3-4 other colorways and designs to choose from for every quilt shown! I only wish I had this information when I began quilting.Now I know I can break out of the box and create quilts that are really mine.
Thank you Weeks and Bill.

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The key element in putting a quilt design together is colour, yet many people do not have a good grasp of colour theory - from what colours best complement others to what type of mood each colour evokes. Quilting expert Barbara Albright leads readers through a clear explanation of colour theory and how it relates to quilting, complete with tips on how to combine the right colours to get the look you want. From there, she presents 15 colour adjectives chosen to represent different moods - whether dynamic, romantic or natural - and illustrates each with two actual quilt patterns that best illustrate each colour concept, along with 8 colour variations for each quilt. Covering the historical relevance as well as the patterns and techniques used for each quilt, Wright illustrates how variations in colour, size and placement affect the mood of the finished piece.

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Applique 12 Easy Ways!: Charming Quilts, Giftable Projects, and Timeless Techniques [Paperback] Review

This was one of my first applique books.It is a charming book for beginner appliquers.Many heart constructs,as well as simple piecing.Each pattern is labeled by ease of construction according to the various method(s) used to applique.Elly explains 10 different ways to applique.The directions are clear.Each project gives you the best method of applique to use(of course you can use which ever you want) for ease of construction. This is a great little book to learn how to applique.

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Quilt Like a Pro: Complete Patchwork Quilting Course; From Basics to Beautiful [Paperback] Review

If you are new at quilting this book gives very good instructions on how to make a quilt with little or no experience. Everything is step by step with an example to show you what to do step by step. I believe you will just enjoy it no end.

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Water, Water, Everywhere! [CD-ROM] Review

This CD-ROM may be the best SG pattern collection ever and infinitely better than a pattern book because you can color-fill, resize, and print through Glass Eye.My favorites are the numerous splendid seaside, riparian, and lakeside landscapes.The one thing I miss is a printed image sheet listing the pattern title.It would save some time scrolling through the thumbnails in Glass Eye.I printed the pages from Paned Expressions' website, but not all patterns on the disc are shown there.Also the colored images stored on the CD aren't the same as on the Paned Expressions website.The former are flat color-filled images, while the latter have richer glass-like color variations.I find myself looking at the images from the website rather frequently to get glass ideas.

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"Water, Water, Everywhere!" is the 4th collection of patterns by Judi Hartman of Hartman's Glass Art Studios in Flagstaff, AZ, and the 17th in the library of Pattern CD's published by Paned Expressions Studios.Whether under the water, on the water, or over the water, this collection covers the gamut of water themed patterns.From warm tropical waters to frozen waters of the far north, still waters and rapids; over 70 patterns are included full size and ready to resize, recolor and print in .jpg, .tif, and .eye computer formats for use with both PC's and Mac's.All levels of expertise are considered and all patterns are shown in glass image. This is CD #17in the series: the Paned Expressions Studios Stained Glass Pattern Library. Each of the 70+ patterns can be exported for use in any craft that requires defined segments to indicate a change of color or texture. Crafters who find creating their own designs a challenge will love working with these patterns. These designs are ideal to use in machine and hand embroidery; for quilting and quilt appliqué; for china, glass and silk painting; for marquetry and woodworking, for fusing, etching, mosaics and cardmaking.

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Pieced or Appliqued Flowers from the Aqs Contest: From the Aqs Contest Flowers on Parade [Paperback] Review

This book is a compilation of 7 quilt designers work.Each designer created a quilt using piecing techniques to create the look of flowers.There maybe additional appliqued flowers with the pieced design but not always.I feel there are better books on quilt pieced designs and applique designs than this one although all these designs were unique.I would not recommend this book.

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Be prepared to be delighted and inspired by these award-winning quilts. Contest winners adapted traditional-with-a-twist designs to a floral theme. The results are spectacular. The quilts include exciting interpretations of more than 20 flower designs used in Dresden Plate, Double Wedding Ring, Whig Rose, and Log Cabin patterns, pictorial, and medallion styles. Complete directions for making these masterpieces are provided, along with an introduction to each winner and her comments on designing and constructing her quilt. Make the quilts shown or use the applique and block patterns to design your own wonderful wallhanging or bedcover. AUTHORBIO: Museum of the American Quilter's Society holds a themed contest each year. This book honors the finalists. REVIEW: Take the mystery out of placing quilt blocks and put the fun back into quilt assembly! Choose from 10 popular set designs, like straight, diagonal, or medallion. Sew 40 different sashings, from simple pieced to intricate applique. Includes Darting Minnows, Squares-on-Point, Roman Stripe, Fancy Floral Applique, and more. Use the worksheets with plain, pieced, or appliqued blocks.

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Hearts Aplenty [Paperback] Review

I found this book very interesting and did make a couple of the quilts inside. It showed me many ways to utilize hearts in my quilting and it is a great resource book.

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Have a heart, in fact, have hundreds!HeartsAplenty is full of quilts that make the perfect gift for any lovedone.With 19 new quilt patterns ranging in size from wall hangings tofull-sized bed quilts, you are sure to find one to warm your heart.
Inside, you'll find quilts using a variety of styles, techniques, and skill levels.There is something for everyone!We've added 8 small bonus projects for you to make and share.They include pillows, jewelry and Plate Charmers.Use your creativity to make them special!

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Art Glass Quilts: New Subtractive Appliqu Technique [Paperback] Review

I love this book. The instruction is so clear and very easy to follow. I was able to finish my quilt top in 8 hours (I have neither quilt or sew before). I hope for more of this kind of book. Highly recomended.
Amy

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Julie Hirota is known for her colorful, contemporary art-glass-style quilts-quilts where the dark lines around the shapes in the quilt replace the leading found in real stained glass. Now she shares the secrets of her Subtractive AppliqueTM technique-with start-to-finish instructions-so that other quilters can create their own beautiful version of art glass quilts. Four art glass projects are included with detailed lessons on color, design, adding borders, and more.
How quilters can go beyond stained glass quilts, all the way to art glass Easy machine construction--no tedious handiwork involvedJulie Hirota was trained as a mechanical engineer but now devotes herself full-time to fiber art. Her work has appeared in national exhibits and publications. She lives in Roseville, California.

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Fancy Feathered Friends for Quilters [Paperback] Review

The history is interesting.The patterns are full size,and beautiful. You can do a mix and match from the various patterns ,or follow them as they are presented. The birds are folksy, abstract,and realistic .Depending on what you are looking for, you will certainly find it in this book as it relates to birds and flowers. There are color plates of the completed quilts,and the patterns are in clear black lines. The book is very well done.

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Charming bird designs were everywhere in the late 1800s and early 1900s. They graced linens, china, fabric, jewelry, greeting cards, feed sacks, and more, and inevitably found their way into embroidery kits and quilt patterns, too. From the front parlor, to the bedroom, to the kitchen, bird designs were indicative of the era. Susan McKelvey's much-loved collection of antique bird design items inspired the designs in 'Fancy Feathered Friends for Quilters.' Her aviary of exquisite birds, from the whimsical to the realistic, will enchant quilters of every skill level. Two dozen patterns feature popular bluebirds, purple martins, doves, and swallows, with blocks ranging in style from folk-art to Baltimore Album. Birds swoop in flight, flutter over branches, stand in classic profile, and snuggle together as lovebirds. Susan adds vines, leaves, flowers, branches, vases, and fruits to showcase each bird perfectly. To add to their versatility, patterns can be appliqued, embroidered, or painted. Mix and match elements to create your own unique designs. An extensive gallery of quilts beautifully showcases the designs, providing inspiration and options. Susan shares her expertise on how to use ink pens to create shading and outline details. A section on color shows how to use hue, value, and intensity to advantage. AUTHORBIO: Susan McKelvey caught the quilting bug in 1977 in a quilting class in Greensboro, North Carolina. Although quilting was not a part of her family heritage, it has become a part of her children's lives - they grew up under her design and dewing tables. In 1984, Susan wrote her first quilt book, "Color for Quilters", and many have followed. Through her company, Wallflower Designs, she has produced many patterns and tools for quilters. REVIEW: This wonderful book is crammed full of information, techniques and illustrations.

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Breit Quilts to Applique [Perfect Paperback] Review

Very nice projects. Even if you work with other fabrics rather than Mary's, I am sure I will get wonderful things for my house. Well explained step-by-step instructions.

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23 projects with easy-to-follow patterns and unforgettable photographs make it easy to transform a sewing room, garden room, and little princess's bedroom into a magical "Mary-land." Fun projects include quilts, sheets, pillowcases, pillows, etc.

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Simply Amazing Quilted Photography [Paperback] Review

Simply Amazing Quilted Photography by fashion industry expert and quilting authority Tammie Bowser is a detailed and thoroughly "user friendly" instructional manual for transforming fabric into photographs, and creating wonders and satisfying projects that will bring joy and amazement. Grids, step-by-step instructions, illustrations both in black-and-white and in color, and the occasional quotable quote help make this informative "how-to" guide as easy to follow as possible and is especially recommended for the non-specialist general reader with an interest in quilting and the do-it-yourself craft of making quilted photos.

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In my book you will learn how to transform ordinary fabric scraps in to unbelievably beautiful photographic quilts! The quilts look intricate and difficult to make, but it's easy to do even if you are a beginning sewer. Each quilted photo takes only a few hours to make and you'll learn a simple sewing technique that will reduce your sewing time by 85%. Your friends will gasp in amazement when they realize your quilt is really a photograph! As seen on HGTV's "Simply Quilts"

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Baltimore Beauties and Beyond: Studies in Classic Album Quilt Applique, Vol. 2 [Paperback] Review

This is an excellent book to accompany Vol 1.There is some history of the Baltimore Album quilt, many colored photos, some black and white.Also many patterns, some repeated from Vol. 1 and some new, especially the picture blocks if you are looking for something a little more challenging.

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Treasury Of Crazyquilt Stitches [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

Wonderful to read and a very thorough treatment of the subject.Lots and lots of wonderful information and stitches.An excellent resource for all levels of crazy patch quilting.Also very good quality paper - for thoseof us who notice those things.A wonderful addition to a quilter'slibrary.

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Favorite Redwork Designs [Paperback] Review

Betty's redwork instructions are clear and well written, with tips to make your project beautiful. She includes a wide range of designs to choose from. Designs are well drawn and easy to work from. Beautiful!!!

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Inspired by the popular embroidered redwork quilts of the early part of the century, Betty Alderman, a well-known collector and designer, brings a fresh, updated look to this timeless favorite with garden-themed and other new designs. Illustrations and patterns guide you through making a quilt with designs inspired by botanical prints. The traceable patterns can be used for embroidery, applique, quilting, or wearable art projects. AUTHORBIO: Betty's designs culminate from a background beginning with a fine arts education at Syracuse University, ownership of a yarn shop where she also designed needlepoint canvases, to the buying and selling of antique quilts while she was living in central Ohio. Her inspiration is derived from her past knowledge, her continued enthusiasm, and current research for her quilt pattern business, Betty Alderman Designs. REVIEW: Betty brings a fresh, garden-theme look to the current embroidered quilt revival! The traceable patterns can be used for embroidery, applique, or quilting. Illustrations help guide you in choosing a quilt: the Birds And The Bees quilt with a garden chair, birdhouse, birdbath, and bee skep; or Sunbonnet Sues growing flowers and winning a first prize, among others.

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Free & Eazy Circles: Magic Ballz & Other Foundation Follies [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

This is a colorful, fun book full of ideas for bright, happy quilts. The technique involves piecing circles (ballz) on foundations such as stablized batting, then appliquing them onto blocks. The result is a raised design that has a nice padded look, which is attractive on its own, but can also be jazzed up with embroidery, beads or rick rack. Jan also shows how to make padded pieces to use around the balls, or as edging around the entire piece. Lots of creative ideas for using the wonderful bright fabrics available to quilters today. She also has some interesting ideas for free motion quilting designs. A very nice resource and addition to your quilting library.

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Focus on the fun stuff with Jan Mullen

* No measuring, no math, just fast free-form fun
* A laid-back approach to quilting and applique

Much-loved author Jan Mullen is back, with another laid-back collection of projects--this time featuring circles. But with her easy freehand techniques, these are the easiest, breeziest circles ever! Just stack, slice, and stitch for quick results. Applique the circles, or try the Magic Ballz Block plus "borderz and edgez" for whimsical quilts, pillows, and more.

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Applique Outside the Lines with Piece O'Cake Designs: No Rules-No Ruler (Piece O Cake Designs) [Paperback] Review

An unconventional approach to quilting, "No Rules, No Ruler".Love it!There are eight different projects included and each are simply stunning.Once again Becky and Linda have assembled an eye catching array of fabrics and so perfectly arranged them into beautiful quilts, what fabulouse inspiration.I'm hooked on Piece O' Cake Designs!As with their other books, instructions are very clear and all templates are provided for the quilts included in the book. They also include discussions on fabric choices and hints along the way.Bird on a Branch is my first project from the book.I have all my fabrics and can't wait to get started!

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Put down your ruler and create beautiful, freeform quilts with Piece O' Cake's new improvisational applique and piecing techniques.

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336 Ten-Minute Quilt Blocks: to Foundation-Piece, Quick-Piece, NoSew Applique, Stamp, Stencil, Paint & Embellish [Paperback] Review

I purchased this book, sight unseen, because I am a collector of quilt block books. I love reviewing the books and planning my next project, this book, claiming to have '336' quilt blocks seemed to be ideal. Well, I was wrong. Dead Wrong.
The layout of this book is TERRIBLE. It features six eye-poppingly colorful blocks per page which most of which are not pieced, but are merely DRAWN. There are illustrations which claim to be patterns but there are no actual measurements included. Sure, this looks good....But...The reader is left wondering how to put it all together.
I think it is disingenuous NOT to show completed pieced blocks in a quilt block book or measurements. I probably will try to put a couple of the "Tree" blocks together, but I think it will be challenging.
Recommended: No. A good 'idea' book, but not for careful piecers, and certainly NOT easy to complete in 10 minutes!

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These 336 quilt blocks use the simplest techniques-many don't even require sewing. Try iron-on appliqué; stamped, stenciled, and painted designs; photo transferring; stitched foundation-piecing; or quick-pieced blocks. Embellish the block with potpourri, postage stamps, and keepsakes. Choose from dozens of patterns-flowers, hearts, animals, and more.


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Blooms and Baskets Gems of Summer: Gems of Summer [Paperback] Review

This is a fantasic applique book of baskets and forals for the advanced appliquer.Can't wait to see it come to life in fabric.Clear patterns with detaild directions.Not a book for beginners.

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This award-winning quilter and teacher shares with her readers a dozen exquisite flower baskets to applique. These versatile patterns can be combined to make the featured quilt called Gems of Summer, or you can mix and match the blocks to make wallhangings, pillows, clothing, throws, valences, or whatever comes to mind. The author provides step-by-step guidance for selecting fabrics, making freezer-paper or contact-paper templates, needle-turn applique, appli-piecing, reverse applique, cut-away applique, and basic embroidery. Four medallion quilt settings with yardage and instructions are presented to best display the beautiful basket blocks. AUTHORBIO: A seamstress since the age of 14, Emily tried her hand at numerous needle crafts before discovering quilting. A move to Kansas in 1974 provided her an opportunity to teach quilt classes, and she now designs and lectures as well. REVIEW: A reader from Colorado Springs, CO states, "This is a beautiful book with several patterns for detailed applique. The instructions are straight-forward and easy to understand. Several setting ideas are included. The flowers are beautifully detailed. This is the book I've been looking for! If you want to make a stunning quilt this is the book to buy."

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Pillow Party: Creating Pillows from Quilt Blocks (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

You may have this book as a future referance for a completing decor to any of your bed-size quilt project. You may also have fun decorating your house or making a loving gift. Different projects for every taste!

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Add an armful of pillows to a sofa, bed, or chair, and the space becomes instantly inviting. Add a quilter's touch for a whole new kind of charm! Make heaps of gorgeous pillows from beautiful, traditional quilt blocks.
- Create 19 pillow projects, all simple enough to finish over a weekend
- Stitch your choice of square, rectangular, and shaped pillows, plus neckrolls, pillow shams, and pillow cases
- Choose from pieced, paper pieced, appliqued, embroidered, and embellished pillow tops

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Stack-n-Whackipedia 10th Anniversary [Paperback] Review

The 10th anniversary of Stack-N-Whackipedia offers many innovations: brand new designs and 13 mini workshops, along with a dozen projects for full-size quilts covering a range of skills. Lesson plans for teachers and shop owners blend with charts for yardage and cutting to make for an outstanding presentation perfect for quilting libraries.

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Whether you are new to quilting, a veteran quilter ready to try something new, or the 'Stack-n-Whack Queen' of your guild, this one's for you! Bethany returns with 10 years of Stack-n-Whack® under her belt, ready to share innovative designs and updated methods for her fabulous technique. Try one of a dozen projects for full-size quilts using a wide variety of shapes, from simple squares and triangles to diamonds and wedges. With the basics down, you ll be ready to try your hand at your own original design. Charts for calculating yardage are provided and other handy references are included. The originator of the Stack-n-Whack® method, Bethany has been quilting and teaching since 1982. She teaches relaxed and productive workshops at guilds and prestigious quilt festivals across the country and has a knack for finding ways to get great results with less work. Other AQS books by Bethany include Magic Stack-n-Whack Quilts, Stack-n-Whackier Quilts, Stars `a la Carte, and 3 Quilters Celebrate the 4 Seasons with Karen Combs and Joan Shay.

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Round About Quilts [Paperback] Review

For those of you looking for something different, this book could be worth considering.You do however, require a special 9 degree wedge ruler to complete these quilts.There are 9 patterns in the book, most of which are medallion-style quilts.There are 2 colour combinations shown of each pattern.These are not traditional quilts but certainly interesting.I don't know that I would recommend them to a beginner unless they were quite an experienced sewer.

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Quilt Block History of Pioneer Days [Paperback] Review

I was asked to present a quilting demonstration for 144 4th graders during their "Pioneer Day" study.As references I secured several books, magazines, articles, etc.The Quilt Block History of Pioneer Days was by far the best.The projects outlined in the book for children to do corresponding with the story were easy to do and could really help today's child relate to life in pioneer times.

I would recommend this book for anyone interested in quilting history, but especially for adults working with children.

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Stars Across America (Quilter's Block Party, No. 7) [Paperback] Review

Stars Across America has beautiful quilt patterns with a star representing famous women in our American history. Along with the easy to follow directions for the quilt is a written history of the woman highlighted with their own star design. Each quilt has it's own unique border also. I made the Eleanor Roosevelt Star quilt and enjoyed the straight forward directions that even a beginning quilter such as myself could make with few mistakes. If you like stars, quilting, and some interesting historical information this is a good book

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Each star of this twelve-block sampler celebrates American History by honoring a prominent American woman with a short biography and photo.

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Sunbonnet Sue and Scottie Too [Paperback] Review

AMAZING book! Not only does it offer full-sized patterns of these two characters, it shows how to do each in redwork or applique. I have never seen a more complete assortment of designs.

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For over 100 years, Sunbonnet Sue has charmed quilters with storybook scenes of day-to-day work and play. Now Sue is back with her little dog, Scottie, all dressed up in new togs--except for her trademark bonnet, of course!--and ready for fun.
* Get a whopping 36 block patterns plus 5 projects--an incredible value for Sunbonnet Sue fans
* Feature favorite childhood activities in each block, from jumping rope to climbing trees and camping
* Use block patterns with fusible applique or redwork embroidery

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Sashiko: Traditional Japanese Quilt Designs [Paperback] Review

I love sashiko.For years, this was the only book I owned about it.It's a slim volume, but packed with stitching diagrams.It only has a few projects, but as a reference book for those who like to design their own, it's great.Now I also own the "Ultimate Sashiko Sourcebook"and I'd say that with these two books, one has all one needs to design and sew beautiful sashiko.

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Follow-the-Line Quilting Designs Volume Four: Full-Size Patterns for Blocks and Borders [Paperback] Review

I have been eagerly anticipating the publication of a new quilting book and was very excited to see it finally available. I already own all of the other books in this series (Volumes 1, 2 and 3) and have been waiting for months for the publication of this volume.

Mary Covey''s latest volume in her Follow-the-Line Quilting Designs series is technically not a book, but rather separate sheets packaged in a box. This "book" has just been published by Martingale and Company and it promises to be as wonderful as the previous 3 volumes.

You may ask why I like these designs so much. Well, there are several reasons. I like the fact that these are continuous line designs. I am a 'hurry up' kind of gal and like to get things done quickly, before I lose interest, so... continuous line quilting designs are my favourite motifs to work with. I don't have to stop, re-position and start quilting again.

Now, sometimes you may want to do blocks separately. If this is the case, Mary has an answer for this too. For each continuous line design in the book, there is also a block design in various sizes. That's great, but what is even better is that she also provides corner triangles to match, so you're covered no matter where you want to quilt. Oh, did I mention that her border designs include turning the corner, so you are able to keep right on going up the side of your quilt without having to turn and match motifs? Yes, Mary has thought of everything.

Sometimes I have trouble determining where to start and how to follow a continuous line motif. Again, Mary comes to my rescue. She includes a 'start' point and has arrows and numbers for you to follow so you don't get confused stitching the patterns.

Another feature that I like in this series is that each design is on its own page. The pages open up and the border motif, with the turning corner and side repeat, are there. This is easier, and more accurate, to use than trying to trace a quilting design from a book.

Best of all is Mary''s choice of designs. I find her motifs easy enough for a beginner, yet interesting enough, and with enough variety, to complement any project.

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Quilters can t get enough of Mary Covey's quilting designs! Now she adds to her best-selling series with this collection of all-new continuous-line motifs.* Twenty pattern sets include a coordinating border, block, and setting-triangle design in each grouping

* Enclosed instruction booklet and 40 full-sized pattern sheets make these designs super easy to use

* Quilting options include long-arm machines, traditional sewing machines, and quilting by hand

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The Amish Quilt [Paperback] Review

As a serious collector of Amish quilts, and a textiles professor who also does research on the topic, I am so glad that this book is in print. So many of the others on Amish quilts show the quilts without the culturalcontext.The cultural and religious context is briefly presented in thisbook, which is a departure from most of the others.

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Comprehensive in its treatment of the Amish quilt, this authoritative work's topics include the origin and beliefs of the Amish; the Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch culture; historical development of the Amish quilt; and more. 100 color plates.

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Flawless Hand Quilting [Hardcover] Review

This is an excellent book, with photos and tips on every page.There are sections on thimbles, markers, batting, frames, and hoops.Skill sections provide detailed instructions along with the photos for basting, starting, stopping, and sliding your stitch.Additional sections discuss trapunto, stippling, country style quilting, and tying.Exercises and practice ideas are provided to learn the techniques presented.
The best chapter explains that anxiety producing phrase, "quilt as desired"!I also really appreciated the photos of beginner, intermediate and prize-winning quilting.It made me feel better about what I can do now and gave me a goal to work toward.
I found this book to be an excellent resource!The instructions are easy to follow, yet detailed and the many photos are very helpful.It's like having a quilting teacher at home with you all the time.

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Learn all the ins and outs of superb hand quilting the easy way. More than 270 clear color photos in this reference will guide you through all the basics and then beyond into a world of beautiful hand-quilting techniques.

Master the art of hand quilting with:

* Guides on the very best needles, thimbles, markers, and battings
* Back-saving tricks that make basting fast and painless
* The inside scoop on using hoops and floor frames
* Creative tying techniques that look terrific and take half the time
* Hints and tips that make trapunto and stippling easy

Enjoy the pleasures of hand quilting with all the best, most up-to-date information!

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Color Magic for Quilters: Absolutely the Easiest, Most Successful Method for Choosing Colors and Fabrics to Create Quilts You'll Love [Paperback] Review

This book lays out a method of choosing color combinations based on a color wheel. As a quilter, you have probably been doing this all along without realizing it. I've usually found a calico I like, and then choosethe complimentary fabrics. That has worked for me because I was choosingcalicoes that had a definite harmony in them.
This book will help youbecome even bolder in your choices, and you will see harmonies where youdon't expect them. Also helpful is the "color workshop" at theback of the book that can help you decide what colors to choose based onthe mood you are looking for.
All in all, a fun and enlightening read.

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Color Magic for Quilters is the ultimate resource for anyone who has ever felt unsure about choosing and combining colors and fabrics. This goof-proof approach guarantees color success. Your color creativity will grow by leaps and bounds with the help of these quilter-friendly features:

* 24 easy-to-understand color formulas for combining colors and fabrics
* Over 250 quilt blocks with exciting color and fabric combinations--a never-ending source of inspiration for all your projects
* Simple color terms that are easy to remember and use
* Block makeovers that show how to make good quilts even better

Plus! Use your color confidence in 12 terrific quilt projects with clear and simple directions.


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Debbie Mumm's Quick Country Quilts for Every Room: Wall Quilts, Bed Quilts, and Coordinating Accessories Using Easy, Timesaving Techniques [Paperback] Review

I love the Debbie Mumm look and bought this book for the shower curtain pattern.I changed the colors to pastels, and made the shower curtain in a day!What a terrific book with detailed directions for towels andtablecloths in avariety of themes: teapots, angels, and birdhouses to namea few.A wonderful book for anyone who needs help with home decorating.Very easy to follow directions and patterns.

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Over 70 all-new projects with Debbie Mumm's irresistible country charm are yours for the making.

You'll find quilts, quilts, and more quilts, all in the country style you love. Plus, have fun creating a coordinated look for any room in your home with projects for bed quilts, wall-hangings, table runners, pillows, valances, and lots of other irresistible quick and easy accessories. Look inside for these special features:

* Weekender quilts go together in a day or two-- but look as if they take much longer (you don't have to tell!)

* Creative color variations let you pick the look you like and make fabric selection simple

* Quick and easy country accents provide companion accessories to go along with your quilts

* A bonus section, "Country Decorating with Debbie Mumm," gives you Debbie's gorgeous watercolor illustrations in her signature style along with her best ideas on creating charming country rooms

And as always, you get Debbie's accurate and reliable directions for rotary cutting, quick piecing, and speedy appliqué that take you effortlessly from start to finish.


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One Stitch Quilting the Basics: 20 Fun Projects You Can Finish in a Day [Paperback] Review

Innovative quilting techniques that really work.I wish the authors had included instructions for an actual quilt rather than just small projects.Special supplies are required for cutting, pinning, basting, marking and fusing.The investment in supplies is well worth it though, if you plan to complete multiple projects.

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-New technique helps quilters finish projects in half the time
-Variations and time-saving tips for all 15 projects
-Quilting is a $2.7 billion dollar industry involving all age groups
Best-selling authors Donna Dewberry and Cindy Casciato unveil a simplified style of quilting that promises outstanding results in less time in One Stitch Quilting: The Basics. This innovative method combines piecing or applique elements with finishing techniques, thereby eliminating several steps between creating a quilt top and completing a finished quilt. Readers will discover the ease of using the One Stitch method to create table toppers, pillows, wall hangings, and bed quilts, as well as variations of each.
This industry-changing technique is sure to excite veteran quilters and entice new quilters. This isn't grandma's quilting technique, but we're sure she wouldn't be opposed to getting all the serenity and creativity that comes with quilting, and saving a little time besides.
In this one-of-kind guide, readers:
-Follow 100+ step-by-step color illustrations and photos to quickly and easily complete beautiful quilts
-Receive expert instruction in an exciting new technique sure to spark widespread interest
-Master a method designed to save time without sacrificing quality

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