Quilt: Handmade Style (Handmade Style (Thunder Bay Press)) [Paperback] Review

Initially I bought this book for the Japanese hexagonal quilt pattern inside. I love Japanese fabric and had collected a lot of it over the years. The thought of making a patchwork quilt hadn't occurred to me until I was inspired by the design in this book. If you want to make a quilt with a contemporary feel, then you should be able to find something suitable here - there are many different designs in this book and I'm about to start a scrap quilt using 1930s fabrics. The book introduces basic techniques of quilt making. These were sufficient for me as I've been making clothes for many years but may not be good enough for a beginner. A word of warning about the hexagon quilt -the template in the book is not an exact hexagon so you will need to correct this by remeasuring all the sides, otherwise the fabric pieces will not fit very well.

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Product Description:
Once the exclusive territory of old maids and pioneer women, modern crafters are discovering the cozy rewards of quilting. From the traditional to the contemporary, Quilt presents 15 original projects sure to suit every taste. This stylish how-to book provides you with everything you need to know to create beautiful hand-made quilts for your home.

The quilts in this book represent a mixture of time-honored and modern designs in both patchwork and whole-cloth quilts. Helpful step-by-step photographs and expert advice guide you throughout each project - including choosing fabrics, simple stitches, and more advanced quilting techniques.

Not a stitching wizard? Don't worry - most of the quilts in this book can be made by anyone with average sewing skills, and many are suitable for absolute beginners. Try a cosy 1930's Scrap Quilt, an elegant Toile and Ticking Quilt, or a sumptuous Pleated Silk Quilt - there's a quilt here for everyone.

Sure to inspire modern-day quilting bees! This refreshing and innovative take on a very traditional folk art will appeal to a new generation of quilters.


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