Dancing Dragonfly Quilts: 12 Captivating Projects, Design & Piecing Options, 6 Block Variations [Paperback] Review

I haven't made anything from this book yet, but I hope to soon!Really interesting book!Some of the blocks look complicated, but others look easy - and all look FABULOUS!!!!

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Make 12 stunning contemporary quilts from 6 different variations on the traditional Dragonfly block.

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The Civil War Love Letter Quilt: 121 Quilt Blocks Inspired by Love and War [Paperback] Review

This is not a quilt pattern book. Those who want a quilt pattern will be disappointed.I thoroughly enjoyed reading the diary entries and planning a quilt from the patterns pictured. It is possible to transfer the designs to patterns if you are patient and have some quilting experience. A wonderful addition to any quilter's library.

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*The paper-pieced block patterns featured in this book are interchangeable with all of the 6" blocks featured in The Amish Circle Quilt and The Civil War Quilt Diary
*Features Civil War reproduction fabrics, a popular choice among quilters and available at most quilt shops and fabric stores
The Civil War Love Letter Quilt is a history book, quilting guide, and touching tale of the love shared by Civil War soldiers, their sweethearts and families. In the same innovative approach as other books of the popular letter and diary quilt-book series by Rosemary Youngs, this new guide showcases 121 different paper-pieced block patterns with the actual letter that inspired them. The collection includes love letters from:
*President Rutherford B. Hayes to his family
*Newton Scott to his childhood friend, whom he married upon returning from the war
*David Winn, a soldier who ultimately gave his life for his country

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Strip-Easy Quilts [Paperback] Review

STRIP EASY makes cutting patchwork squares as easy as can be.You simply sew strips of fabric together and then cut the patches required for the quilt.Ms. Meunier shows us nine different quilts that can be created with this technique.

A page of general directions is included and a page on how to piece the Drunkard's Path block is also given.For those of us not used to doing anything but straight lines, this page is especially helpful.While I am not a particular fan of the colors used in the quilts as they are show. I can certainly see the wonderful patterns and will be sure to make them using my own color style.

Each pattern has a materials list, cutting instructions and directions.The book doesn't have all the instructions in one place.That is, the layout artist is still thinking in the "above the fold" newspaper mentality of 20 years ago and uses the "continued on" direction instead of putting all the instructions for one quilt continuously. People don't want to have to hunt for the "rest of the story".It was most likely done this way so that each facing page would show a full-size quilt photo and the beginning instructions. Using another colorway would prevent this, as well as using smaller photos and placing the templates with the instructions rather than putting these things on a page farther back in the book.

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Streamline the cutting and piecing process while making these 9 stunning quilts using the surprisingly easy Strip-Piecing technique.The real beauty of this piecing technique is that great results do not rely on your scrutinizing every measurement allowing you the freedom to be expressive.

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French Braid Quilts: 14 Quick Quilts with Dramatic Results [Paperback] Review

I have made one quilt (Big Red)from this book and will probably make more. The quilts are beautiful and the photos are excellent, which was fortunate because I found the instructions very difficult to follow. You are constantly being referred to other pages and it's difficult to determine where the instructions for "your" quilt end and the next one begins. I also think they made a mountain out of a molehill because many of the instructions seemed unnecessary. I ignored many of them and did what made sense to me, with the help of the excellent photography. Having said that I would like to add that the quilt went together beautifully. It truly is not difficult once you figure out what is going on. I gave it 4 stars because, to me, it was worth the aggravation and I am extremely happy with the quilt.

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Braid a variety of fabrics into an eye-catching quilt.

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The Modern Quilt Workshop: Patterns, Techniques, and Designs from the Funquilts Studio [Paperback] Review

If you think quilting is for fuddy-duddys, get hold of this book and change your mind!This book has by far the best layout and design of any quilt book I've seen (and I own hundreds).

The quilts look complicated but they really aren't - and if you're nervous, start with one of the "easy" ones at the front of the book.Each quilt pattern is given in multiple sizes (Wall through to Queen) with a beautiful photo and clear illustrations and text, as well as clear cutting intructions and a table which makes it easy to see how many pieces to cut.

The authors encourage you to experiment, and show how each quilt could look in other colour choices.There's evenhints on catching any potential design disasters before they happen.

This is my new favourite quilt book and I would recommend it for ANYONE - even advanced quilters will find new and challenging design opportunities sparked by this book.

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Think contemporary quilts are beautiful but too difficult for a novice to tackle? Think again. This book makes modern, graphic quilts accessible, both in technical and design terms, to novice and experienced hobby quilters. This is more than just a pattern book. Through detailed step-by-step text and illustrations, even the reader with no prior knowledge of quilt making or design will be able to complete a beautiful and sophisticated quilt. This book is a wonderful primer for new quilters, and a unique, inspirational design and pattern book for quilters with previous experience.
Readers will be treated to both design theory and technical diagrams detailing every stage of the process. An introduction to design topics such as color, scale, fabric selection, and composition accompanies 15 original patterns for contemporary, functional quilts that can be used and machine-washed and dried. These quilts can be made in a variety of sizes from baby quilts to bed quilts. Illustrations will show how you can customize each of the quilts to a variety of color palettes.
Beautiful color photographs make creating the quilt even easier and each pattern includes the fabric requirements and the technical and design skills that will be learned by making the quilt. The book also includes a reference guide for basic techniques used in each of the patterns, including cutting, piecing, aligning seams, thread color selection, and much more.

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Mother Earth's Quilt Sampler: Applique Patterns Inspired by Mother Earth and Her Children [Paperback] Review

This book is absolutely beautiful! For those of you who had already cherished the original book The Story of the Root-Children, this a definite must have. The appliqued scenes are wonderful, and there is one mini quilt for each season - how beautiful they would look hanging above a nature, or seasonal, table. I just got my copy and can't wait to get started on the Spring panel!

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Four delightful quilts-one each for spring, summer, fall, and winter-celebrate the changing of the seasons. With each quilt featuring little children enjoying the pleasures of the season, this unique combination of applique and embroidery is showcasedin each pattern with colorful, close-up photography, so that they can be seen in amazing detail. Step-by-step instructions accompany each quilt, and extensive introductory chapters examine the artist's thoughts on technique.A template pack, shrink-wrapped with the book, is included as are full-size patterns for each quilt,which can be directly transferred to fabric.



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Jelly Roll Quilts & More [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

This book offers a different approach than many of those currently out there on the market, and I found it to be a refreshing change. It reads a little bit like a blog & goes in a similar (but not identical) personal/chatty direction that a famously exuberant male quilter used in his magazine. But it's all Kimberly Einmo. Her unique voice comes across loud and clear. There are tons of us out here who really respond to that. Even my totally nonquilter, non-artistic-in-any-way-shape-or-form sister was impressed. She said that looking through the book gave her more of a sense of what I go through to assemble a quilt, but in a way that made sense even to her. And she liked the recipe for Nuts & Bolts!

I think many quilters are looking for this type of approach to quilting, and Ms. Einmo is "a right person at the right time" to help the process along. If I were a brand new quilter (I'm probably "intermediate"), I would not be intimidated by the book. I'd be encouraged to try some of the quilts, feeling that, as the author says in her introduction, that I had a friend who knew what she was doing right by my side as I worked.

The book appeals to more experienced quilters as well. I'd be willing to bet those quilters will love the quilt designs and be able to find tips that will make their quilting life easier and their quilty outlook refreshed. The fact that the quilt designs don't look "dumbed down" because they employ pre-cuts is huge. I can see an experienced quilter enjoying the simplicity of using pre-cuts, but also enjoying the fact that the resulting quilts don't LOOK simplistic.

Although you don't need to use the tools recommended by the author (a triangle/flying geese ruler and a ruler designed especially for pre-cuts), they are very helpful, making the subcuts so much easier.One of the other many thoughtful touches is that directions are also provided for those who want to use fabric from their stash instead of (or in addition to) the pre-cuts.

Useful book, fresh approach, great tips, very nice designs and impeccable, well thought out directions.Buy it and enjoy!

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Turn those enticing fabric bundles into a baker's dozen of fun, fast, fabulous quilts! Love the quilts but don't have just the right precut fabric pack? Kimberly provides alternate yardage requirements for every quilt. Beginner's paradise! Kimberly cleverly combines basic units to create one-of-a-kind designs that may look complex but are easy to assemble. These dynamic quilts are perfect for quilters of all skill levels and are easily adaptable for weekend projects. As your very own personal quilting coach, Kimberly's signature 'Try This!' sections offer creative ideas, design suggestions, humorous stories, anecdotes, and tasty recipes. She'll share all sorts of fast and efficient piecing techniques guaranteed to improve your accuracy while saving you time and fabric!

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