Easy Machine Paper Piecing [Paperback] Review

First book I got on paper foundation...and will probably be the best one! Easy to follow instructions, and the BEST patterns!Carol really makes it easy to learn and do this type of quilting.

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Now anyone can accurately piece a quilt block in just minutes! Paper piecing is a simple process. Just trace a block design onto paper; then sew fabrics directly onto the paper with a sewing machine. The paper provides a stable base, making it a breeze to get sharp points on even the tiniest of pieces.
- Choose from 65 different block designs, including traditional favorites and original designs from Carol Doak
- Start a paper-piecing adventure with 16 beautiful quilt projects featuring baskets, hearts, flowers, and more
- Carol's step-by-step instructions for paper piecing make the innovative technique a snap to learn

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A Year of Paper Piecing: 12 Sensational Seasonal Designs (Block a Month) [Paperback] Review

Calendar quilt patterns are usually very similar.BUT NOT THE CALENDAR QUILT PATTERNS in this book!!Bev inserts JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE in each of her monthly patterns (eg: instead of just a heart for Feb., she places a bouquet of roses tied with ribbon behind the heart; a delightful teapot and steaming cup for March has additional little cakes with clever embroidery added to the frosting; a lovely June wreath of roses with a bow adorn that block).And to top it off, when you are finished with each of these blocks, they add together to make a QUEEN sized quilt!!Or, if you don't want a big quilt, Bev gives directions to make a great interchangeable wall hanging.Great work, Bev.A GREAT buy for QUILT STORES -- Bev has a disclaimer that allows stores to use her blocks for BOM quilts.Check into that store owners.

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Ideal for paper-piecing enthusiasts! Feature all 12 seasonal blocks in a queen-size calendar quilt or showcase the blocks one at a time on the interchangeable-block wall hanging.

*Fun block designs include a snowman, a turkey, hearts and roses, a teapot, a scarecrow, and wreaths

*Each 12" x 12" block is spacious enough for quilting and embellishments

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Blooms and Baskets Gems of Summer: Gems of Summer [Paperback] Review

This is a fantasic applique book of baskets and forals for the advanced appliquer.Can't wait to see it come to life in fabric.Clear patterns with detaild directions.Not a book for beginners.

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This award-winning quilter and teacher shares with her readers a dozen exquisite flower baskets to applique. These versatile patterns can be combined to make the featured quilt called Gems of Summer, or you can mix and match the blocks to make wallhangings, pillows, clothing, throws, valences, or whatever comes to mind. The author provides step-by-step guidance for selecting fabrics, making freezer-paper or contact-paper templates, needle-turn applique, appli-piecing, reverse applique, cut-away applique, and basic embroidery. Four medallion quilt settings with yardage and instructions are presented to best display the beautiful basket blocks. AUTHORBIO: A seamstress since the age of 14, Emily tried her hand at numerous needle crafts before discovering quilting. A move to Kansas in 1974 provided her an opportunity to teach quilt classes, and she now designs and lectures as well. REVIEW: A reader from Colorado Springs, CO states, "This is a beautiful book with several patterns for detailed applique. The instructions are straight-forward and easy to understand. Several setting ideas are included. The flowers are beautifully detailed. This is the book I've been looking for! If you want to make a stunning quilt this is the book to buy."

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Sweet and Simple Baby Quilts [Paperback] Review

Ms Hickey has some really interesting ideas of how to showcase novelty fabrics in a baby, or even wall, quilt that are striking
and very pretty. Her directions are good & there are an arrangement of difficult to very easy quilts listed.
The only flaw to the book would be a good source of where or what these novelties are called and could be found.But I guess you could use it just as a starting place and not as an exact duplicate.Really recommended.

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Short on sewing time? No problem! These adorable quilts are quick enough to finish in time for the baby shower. Simple sewing techniques are perfect for beginners and make extra-easy projects for quilting pros.
- Wrap a little one up in love with one of 16 heartwarming baby quilts
- Themes for girls and boys feature airplanes, sailboats, baskets, and hearts
- Learn simplified ways to construct classic quilt blocks

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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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