Birds 'n Roses: Applique Masterpiece Series [Bargain Price] [Paperback] Review

Real flowers and birds from an award-winning quilt are presented in a survey of how a masterpiece was created - and how any applique method can duplicate it. Full-sized patterns are provided for all elements of the quilt, providing keys to success not just for reproducing this winner, but for blending into independent projects. It's these elements which make BIRDS N ROSES by needlecraft expert Margaret Docherty an exceptional pick for any experienced quilter who likes to use applique as more of a central theme than a side embellishment: Personal, professional, and community library libraries simply must have this one if their needlecraft reference collections are to be considered comprehensive or complete.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

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Birds 'n Roses celebrates the art and technical mastery of applique. Combining pure inspiration with magnificent play of color and space, Margaret Docherty has created an evocative masterpiece that has won top awards on the international quilt circuit, including Best of Show at AQS. Birds 'n Roses has been eagerly awaited by her fans and enthusiastic appliquers. This book will delight and challenge readers. The author provides the complete pattern for her prize-winning quilt. In addition, quilters can select the flowers, bouquets, birds, and garlands they want for use in their projects. Any applique method can be used, and the patterns can be enlarged to suit quilters' needs. Margaret includes a section on building a Garden Quilt design and a description of the real flowers and birds portrayed in the quilt, along with suggestions for fabric selection and detailed instructions for embellishment. Also provided are alternative ideas for simplifying the original quilt design, making this the perfect book for many skill levels.

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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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Applique Masterpiece: Little Brown Bird Patterns [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

I found this book to be an absolute delight. The illustrations are exquisite and Margaret Doherty's conversational style is easy to read and understand. I learned a lot of new techniques, for instance, using parts of a large scale fabric to piece a very small bird. In one instance, she used a cobblestone fabric for the birds breast.
I am interested in developing small projects and feel that any one of the 40 squares would make a masterpiece item.
A quote from the author's preface: "I work as a pediatrician and each night after dinner, I do a crossword puzzle and sew for about six hours." sums up the author'sapproach to this form of fabric work. The challenge in looking at fabrics, colors, and techniques in a new way is worth the price of the book.

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Based on a favorite song from the author's childhood, the little brown wren who is the star of this quilt is accompanied by an impressive array of feathered friends, wreaths, baskets, fruits, flowers, leaves, and patterns and helps others avoid the 'pitfalls' of quiltmaking while offering helpful hints and suggestions for beginners and advanced quilters alike. She shares with you her insights on hand applique, fabric selections, special techniques, design possibilities, border applique designs, and quilt assembly. Full-size patterns accompany this impressive work.

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Baltimore Bride's Quilt Designs (Dover Pictorial Archive) [Paperback] Review

This book is a great addition to the Baltimore Album style patterns you already have. There are no instructions just blocks showing the patterns. I enlarged them to fit my block size and many of them I have not seen anywhere else. There are also border ideas shown toward the back. I think thisis a good book and a wonderful asset to any quilter's library.

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Rich selection of album quilt designs known as Baltimore Bride's designs, ideal not only for quilting but for a variety of arts and crafts purposes. (Album quilts are made of many different blocks rather than repeating one or two). This book contains designs (mostly florals) for 81 different quilt blocks and borders, offering quilters, artists and craftspeople a dazzling selection of motifs from which to build a unique album quilt design or to enhance any other art or craft project.


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Baltimore Bouquets: Patterns and Techniques for Dimensional Applique [Paperback] Review

I have really enjoyed working through four of the blocks in this book.It has made dimensional applique come alive for me. The instructions are clear and the patterns are all delightful!It is a book worth owning,particularly if you are wanting to clarify some of the techniques used inElly Sienkiewicz's books.

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With a few creative stitches, tucks, and gathers, you can take applique to a whole new dimension. Twenty floral-bouquet blocks feature gorgeous roses, hearts, birds, baskets, and other traditional applique motifs. These simple hand-stitching tricks will make flowers "bloom" right off any quilt!
· Includes 20 step-by-step block patterns, plus a dozen dimensional techniques that you can apply to any applique project
· Mix and match five companion border designs with the blocks you choose
· Eight exquisite quilts are featured in a full-color photo gallery
Mimi's inventive techniques will show you how to create quilted bouquets that will always stay in bloom.

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The Changing Seasons: Quilt Patterns from Japan (Dutton Studio Book) [Paperback] Review

Bountiful inspirations from Japanese themed & stylized quilts.

Detailing only 5 projects, many more quilts are photographed, along with original images of ceramics textiles & artworks (nothing we haven't seen before, but included with a commentary on the design & short histories).

The huge range and variety of quilts displayed is a potential source of endless inspiration for the keen quilter, and even a fair enough coffee table book.

`Quilt', used here, covers more than patchwork. Many of the pieces are lavishly appliquéd and embroidered, and included in the pattern guides are appliqué instructions as well as some sashiko stitching patterns.

The text is somewhat dry and pompous, but ignoring that, there really is a good selection of widely varying quilts displayed and ought to excite much interest.It certainly is good to see a large number of quilts on one theme from different artists, there is no opportunity for the designs to be stagnant and self replicating. ..

I would also recommend Kumiko Sudo's excellent patchwork & quilting books to anyone interested in the Oriental styles.

kotori 2005

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Working with the staff of Patchwork Quilt Tsushin, a Tokyo quilting magazine, the author explores the historical and cultural background of the 30 quilt patterns presented here and discusses the traditional use of design and color in Japan. Step-by-step "how-to" details technique. 100 full-color photographs illustrated finished items.

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Baltimore Beauties and Beyond: Studies in Classic Album Quilt Applique, Vol. 1 [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

My love of Hawaiian quilting attracted me to this book and Baltimore album quilting. The instructions and patterns are clear and the designs are awesome. I particularly like the simpler patterns like double hearts, fleur-de-lis, and you are perfect (a pineapple design). I think it may be possible to machine applique as well as hand applique these designs. Of course, there are many intricate designs too--many that require rouched flowers and curved stems and intricate applique that I can only imagine being quilted by the most devoted. The directions on how to cut out thepatterns with paper folding are clear and helpful. You could spend a lifetime making the quilts in this book--and what a beautiful life you'd have!

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A comprehensive guide to hand applique, including 21 Baltimore Album style blocks with basic details of perfect points, curves and invisible stitches.

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Baltimore Elegance: A New Approach to Classic Album Quilts [Paperback] Review

Everyone is really excited about this book, but I think her earlier books were better.This book is really geared to the beginner in the Baltimore Album technique, and for them, it is superb.For the more advanced quilter, it is better for patterns and for a reference book.If you want something that will give you real information, get some of her earlier books, even if you have to pay a little more for an out of print copy.

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* Eight large reproduction blocks, plus 25 smaller blocks and border designs
* Six simple lessons for improving applique skills
* Author is an authority on the Baltimore Album

For anyone who's always wanted to create a beautiful Baltimore Album quilt...expert Elly Sienkiewicz offers more than two dozen simple blocks that build to timeless classics. In-depth how-tos and six skill-building lessons make it easy to make full-size or children's quilts, plus totes, aprons, pillows, even a block carrier. Great for classes or clubs, Baltimore Elegance is perfect for quilters everywhere.

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Mimi Dietrich's Baltimore Basics: Album Quilts from Start to Finish [Paperback] Review

This book is good for someone who has never tried doing a Baltimore Album Quilt or three dimensional flowers.But if the quilter is familiar with the techniques, the book is far too simple.It presents different layouts and techniques in a clear manner, and Ms. Dietrich does a good job with simple patterns.However, for someone who is wishing to learn about the more complex patterns and the history of this very beautiful quilt form, this book is only a taste of what can be learned from far more detailed sources.

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Take a start-to-finish course on Baltimore Album quilts from a famed applique expert! Bestselling author Mimi Dietrich shares all of her best tricks-which she perfected while teaching hundreds of students-for creating these beloved quilts.
-Get a complete primer for every stage of the process, from selecting fabrics and appliqueing blocks to choosing the best quilting designs
-Follow 12 step-by-step lessons for appliqueing baskets, wreaths, leaves, berries, and more
-Includes a dozen blocks plus ideas for a variety of setting options

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A Baltimore Album: 25 Applique Patterns [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

2010 is the year I am making a Baltimore Album quilt & this book is the perfect place to start. It arrived quickly & in excellent condition. The whole purchase process was so simple! I would absolutely purchase from this seller again. (The center of the Baltimore Album quilt is already finished:)

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When Marsha D. Radtke discovered a tattered quilt in her rural Maryland parsonage attic, she found local history as well as an old textile. The red and green Baltimore Album quilt not only had an inked date of 1850, it also had inked signatures of women with well-known area family names. It was the superb workmanship that inspired Marsha to re-create the quilt s 24 hand applique patterns (one of them repeated in different fabrics) and share this historic treasure with others. These patterns sewn with expert skill before the Civil War have been redrafted for today's quilter with precision, clarity, and easy-to-follow instructions.In addition to being a Baltimore Album pattern teaching guide and resource, the book includesMartha s quilt-as-you-go technique and fail-safe binding method. Marsha began quilting in the 1990s and has won numerous ribbons and awards. Applique is her first love, which she enjoys teaching to others. She lives in Crossville, Tennessee, with her husband, Jim.

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