Fast-Folded Flower Quilts and Bags: 30 Projects for You and Your Home [Paperback] Review

I'm having a blast making the projects in this book. These techniques are really fun and interesting. I just wish I could contact the author for the professionally made templates. I'm having trouble making them myself. The web site listed in the book isn't correct any more.

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Teaches simple techniques for creating elaborate and beautiful textured flower projects! Using detailed, easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations, readers of all skill levels will create purses, coasters, quilts, wall hangings and more.

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Quilted Bags & Totes [Paperback] Review

Ms. Clason did a remarkable job with this collection of usable, stylish bag designs that are easy to make following her excellent instructions. She uses supplies that are easy to find, and easy to manipulate to make the final product a unique, one-of-a-kind expression of the maker. Does require some sewing knowledge to follow her instructions.

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Bags and totes are THE hip accessory for a new generation eager to find stylish new ways to haul their stuff
Eight of Krause Publications' most recent how-to bag books have generated more than $1.3 million in combined sales
Features 15 stylish and inventive bags designed for every facet of life
Forget frumpy bags that do little to add character to any outfit or occasion; Quilted Bags and Totes is the antidote to blah bags of the past. The distinctive designs, diverse fabrics, easy-to-follow techniques featured in this spectacularly illustrated guide offer quilters the tools to create their own stylish - yet practical - bags. Inside this innovative bag book, quilters will find:
*Offers quilters a diverse selection of casual, working, dressy and sporty bags, including: a messenger bag, backpack, travel wallet, makeup bag and many others
*More than 175 detailed color photos and illustrations that show each detail and allow quilters to quickly master the techniques with each project
*Full-size tissue paper patterns
Quilters are active, unique and stylish people, and Quilted Bags and Totes helps express their creativity wherever they go.

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Quilts from Paradise (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Is appliqué your thing?If so, Quilts from Paradise should keep you happy for a dozen projects.

The dozen quilts and two bags are all done in beautiful colors but VERY appliqué intense.These definitely will not work for our charity quilting group.There are a few that the appliqué could be left off of to make a simple quilt but I wouldn't buy the book if that is the type of patterns you really want.

All the templates are included at full size which is very nice.I always hate to have to run out to the copy shop to enlarge a pattern before I can begin.The instructions need to be read very carefully in order to follow what is being said and keeping track of which appliqué piece goes with which other ones might be difficult unless you put each "unit" together in a plastic baggie.

The materials list is very straight forward but I did find the cutting and assembly instructions for a few difficult to follow.There are just way too many pieces to keep straight.There is a color photo of the finished quilt and the finished block and quilt sizes are provided.

Unless appliqué is something you enjoy doing and are at easy with keeping lots of pieces straight, I wouldn't recommend this book.It is definitely not one for a beginning quilter.

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Let your imagination and creativity run wild with 14 projects featuring bold, vibrant tropical colours. Welcome to paradise! This new volume from internationally renowned quilter, Cynthia Tomaszewski challenges readers to unleash their imagination and run wild with bold, tropical colours. "Quilts from Paradise" features 14 original pieced and appliqued projects that are sure to get those creative juices flowing.

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