Fat-quarter Quilting: Twenty-one Terrific 16" X 20" Projects (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

I absolutely love this book!I've already made one quilt from it and plan to make several more..actually...I know I'll make many, many more!I love Lori's designs having already made a couple of her larger quilts...and these are wonderful because you can finish them quickly.Lori's designs work well with all types of fabrics from traditional as shown to more modern fabrics.

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Turn your fat quarters into fabulous quilts with these 21 simple to make projects. Here's a great way to use up all those fat quarters! These charming quilts are perfect for gifts and adding a touch of artistic warmth to your home. Featuring 21 patterns for both pieced and appliqued quilts, "Fat-Quarter Quilting" is sure to have something for everyone.

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More Nickel Quilts: 20 New Designs from 5-Inch Squares [Paperback] Review

This is a wonderful book, every bit as great as the first! The techniques are easy to follow, but are also enjoyable for more advanced quilters. It is an excellent way to use up scraps and More Nickel Quilts has more of a variety of color themes- brights, 30's, and more. It also has the math for each quilt in several sizes, so you can make a wall quilt or a queen size, which is nice. All the quilts are beautiful, it was hard to choose which one to start with! I'm making "Butterfly Waltz" right now and it is gorgeous; I can't wait to make the rest. You don't have to start with the first book, although it is a must have too!

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You can bank on quilting success with this treasury of new Nickel quilts! Discover new techniques, fresh fabrics, and unique styles in this fun follow-up to the popular book Nickel Quilts.
- Twenty new projects each include directions for three different sizes, all made with 5" squares
- Quilts feature scrappy looks plus designs that use batik, reproduction, and lodge-style fabrics
- Blocks are made with one or more of eight basic units; two-at-a-time techniques make construction a breeze
- Directions for 4" and 6" squares make it easy to customize quilts to your fabric collection

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Bold and Beautiful: Artful Quilts from Just One Fabric (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Have you ever picked up a piece of hand dyed fabric or a batik and seen shapes in the way the color flows? Well, that is the key step in creating the projects in Judi Dains new book "Bold and Beautiful Artful Quilts From Just One Fabric". Judi's quilts, and the techniques she uses to create them, will captivate your imagination. The book covers everything you need to know about what to look for when purchasing the fabric, to marking out what designs you see in the fabric. After the piece is marked, you will need to quilt it and there is a terrific chapter on choosing thread. You will need several types of thread for outlining the design elements, quilting the design elements and quilting the background. My favorite lesson on machine quilting the elements was quilting inside the flowers and leaves. The results are stunning and the quilt patterns are well worth the price of the book. After this you will color the quilt using either fabric paints or inks. Just add a little bling with embellishments like rhinestones, beads, buttons and yoyo's and your project is finished. You will soon master Judi's techniques by working your way through the five projects included in the book.
Patti Ives
editor The Applique Society Newsletter

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Learn how to create stunning art quilts in just 3 easy steps - quilt, paint, embellish! Anyone can create these amazing quilts - all you need is a little imagination! In "Bold and Beautiful", award-winning quilter Judi Dains reveals the secrets for creating wonderful quilts from just one piece of fabric, and in just 3 easy steps - quilt, paint, and embellish. Featuring 5 contemporary projects and a colourful gallery, this is a must-have for anyone wanting to create beautiful art quilts.

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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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