Log Cabin Quilts With Attitude: A New Twist on an Old Favorite [Bargain Price] [Paperback] Review

The projects lend themselves to lots of interpretations, from baby quilts to whatever. A great way to use up all those small pieces of fabric you just had to buy too much of!

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-Unique and hassle-free approach to creating log cabin quilts
-75 percent of quilts displayed at recent Quilt Market shows were traditional quilt patterns
-Log cabin quilts are among the top five most popular traditional quilt patterns
This quilting book is all about creating beautiful quilt blocks with more creativity. Author Sharon Rotz's clever "freedom block" approach is a skewed log cabin variation that gives quilters leeway to sew log cabin blocks however they choose to.
Freedom blocks are created from straight-grain strips that use various colors and widths, giving quilters license to showcase their individual character in quilts. More than 15 step-by-step projects prompt readers to be free:
-To construct various-size blocks
-To skip matching corner points or cutting blocks at specific angles
-To combine many colors and fabrics into one project
-To use countless fabric combinations

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Quilts, Bibs, Blankies...Oh My!: Create Your Own Cute & Cuddly Nursery [Paperback] Review

Great selection of patterns for children's quilts! I had to shrink down the pattern I wanted to use for a crib quilt, but the book was worth every penny! The quilt was adorable, and everyone at the shower, including mom to be loved it!

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Make something cuddly from these 6 adorable collections of nursery accessories.Great gifts for boys or girls.

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Traditional Patchwork Quilt Patterns with Plastic Templates: Instructions for 27 Easy-to-Make Designs (Dover Needlework) [Paperback] Review

The pictures and descriptions are easy to follow. The templates are heavy plastic to stand up to the many hours of cutting I will put them through!The patterns included in this book will keep quilters of all levels busy. Make one block or an entire quilt - the directions for both are included.

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Patchwork quilting has never been easier! Complete instructions, illustrations and four permanent plastic templates help needlecrafters create such favorites as Ohio Star, Dutchman's Puzzle, Windmill and many more-using the sewing machine or traditional handsewing techniques.


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Stash Buster Quilts: 14 Time-saving Designs to Use Up Fabric Scraps [Paperback] Review

My first response when thumbing through this book wasn't very positive.I saw only one quilt I thought I might make.However, over several days, I found myself thumbing through the book over and over again and becoming very excited about making a dent in my fabric stash with several of the patterns.

Her instructions are so very good, I've moved this book from the bookshelf to my sewing table and expect I will be using it until the pages become dog-eared and fall out of the book.

Having been a quilter for almost 40 years, my fabric stash is shamefully large.I'll probably never really bust itbut this book is helping me put quite a dandy dent in it and I'm having a great time doing it.

Her patterns adapt equally well using new bold fabric colors and older vintage fabrics left over from quilts made decades ago.

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*Features 14 exciting new patchwork projects
*Includes projects for creating bags, cushions and soft toys
What is the quilter's biggest problem? Finding a fun and exciting ways to use their treasured "stash" of hoarded fabrics that they've been saving for the perfect project. Stash-Buster Quilts features fourteen fun patchwork projects that are perfect for using up fabric scraps. With stunning photography and detailed step-by-step instructions, this book makes it easy for quilters to make the most of their stash.

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Baby Quilts: 15 Original Designs for Every Nursery Decor [Bargain Price] [Paperback] Review

I have used this book for two quilts. Both of which turned out to be very cute. Hopefully I'll use it for many more. The directions are clear and simple, the pictures are bright, and the layout is perfect. There are quite a few applique patterns for those who like that type of work. I don't, so a lot is wasted on me. However it's still worth purchasing if you're looking for some really cool baby's or kid's quilts. I don't think you'll be disappointed.

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Quilters love to make baby quilts as presents. Here are the projects they're looking for: quick, creative, and above all, adorable. Adorable Baby Quilts is the only book with quilts in many popular nursery looks from bold color to sweet vintage, and a variety of machine-quilt techniques including original block designs, foundation piecing, applique, and whole-cloth quilting. Included are quilts of wonderfully soft and textural fabrics, a quilt to be signed by family and friends, and an heirloom christening quilt. All the quilts are cuddly and baby-safe and can be used for crib, travel, or wall decoration. Each quilt is photographed flat, as quilters prefer, and there are step-by-step instructions with diagrams and patterns. These quilts can easily be finished in time for the baby shower, and then will be treasured forever.
The accomplished quilt designers featured in this book are Phyllis Dobbs, Janis Bullis, Sharon Hultgren, Gerri Robinson, and Susan Stein.

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Quilting Patterns: 110 Full-Size Ready-to-Use Designs and Complete Instructions [Paperback] Review

I really like this book. This book is full of quilting and filling patterns. It is good for creative ideas. This book was exactly what I was expecting. I am glad that I bought this book. It is for beginners andexperts alike.

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Quilters at every level of expertise will welcome this comprehensive sourcebook of 110 full-size, ready-to-use patterns-including pinwheels, birds, flowers, nautical designs, braids and other designs. The author provides easy-to-follow directions and numerous diagrams for quilting, attaching a quilt to a frame and suggestions for using patterns. List of Suppliers. Metric Conversion Chart.


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Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts [Paperback] Review

I received my copy in the mail yesterday.I put it down just long enough to sleep and go to work.My head is still spinning!Rarely do craft books come packed with so much information.I know, because I have lots and lots of them.Rarely are they so detailed and clear. This is not merely a "make this project" kind of book.This is a "here is a new concept and how to use it" book.I love those kind of books!

The book shows you how to make curves using only straight lines.Spirals swirl in, out and around, point to point, and nest inside one another. The quilts in the gazillion and one photos are original works by RaNae and the group of Spiromaniacs who worked alongside her, tested her theories, and put her techniques into practice. All there for you to drool over, then jump up and run to your sewing machine!

The quilts (66 of them!) and their designers/creators truly are Simply Amazing.No pun, no exaggeration.The quilts are individual, inspiring, challenging, and just plain ole' gorgeous.[...]

The book is divided into four sections: Meet the Spirals (20 pgs), Designing with Spirals (52 pgs), Sewing Spirals (26 pgs), and Projects (22 pgs).Each section is lavishly illustrated, making the exciting concepts easier to understand and sink your teeth into.RaNae hands you concepts and tools, then sets you free to express your creative instincts in a totally unexpected and new direction.

There are numerous side-bars of "extra" information that magically answer the question you're just about to ask.The page layout and format is eye-friendly, and sucks you into reading all the juicy bits.My only complaint is that I wanted to read everything all at the same time!My favorite line from a troubleshooting section on p 102 is "Solution: First, scream! Next, take a deep breath." and then calmly walks you through fixing the problem.

Many of the quilts have a very contemporary feel.I personally love very traditional quilts.RaNae has managed to design several that fill my love for traditional and at the same time put me squarely in the 21st century!Some are vibrantly alive with color, a few are calming and comforting.I can't even start to point out my favorites, because I might miss one, there's so many!

To describe this book in just a few words: exciting, innovative, breath-taking, creative, mind-expanding!A must have for the quilter who loves to design and wants to take his or her work to the next level.

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Learn to create six foundation-pieced spiral-based quilts--with no math! This one-of-a-kind technique for spiral quilt design allows you to create fascinating and beautiful art quilts. The bonus CD includes the basic shapes for the spiral patterns and the pattern insert helps you set up the perimeter shape, or draw free-hand irregular shapes without a template.
Choose your technique from any of three methods:

By hand, completely freehand, using only a straight
By hand, precisely, using a ruler to measure increments in each spoke
On the computer -- Electric Quilt works great for all types of spirals

No matter the technique, the results will be simply amazing!

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