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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Product Description:
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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