Holiday Wrappings: Quilts to Welcome the Season (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Christmas 2008 is sneaking right up on us.If you need an idea for a gift for the season, this is a good book to have.It jumps right into the projects of which there are six.

A photo of the project, a skill level and the finished size start the directions.A paragraph about the project is next, followed by a materials and cutting list.These are written clearly.Making the quilt is the next set of directions and contains graphics to help you understand the written directions.Templates are provided but need to be enlarged.Finishing directions complete the pattern.

Tips are found throughout the book in a box with a red and white striped top.Beginner and Intermediate are the skill levels for the projects so you don't need to be a 20 year veteran to make any of these.The projects range from a card holder, to a Tree Skirt to a quilt.Each author has a good sized paragraph about how she got where she is.

Grab this book now and you will have wonderful presents to gives when the Season arrives.

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Product Description:
From gleaming stars to candy-jar sweets, cozy mittens to holiday blooms, add sparkle to your holiday decorating with these versatile quilts.

*Six projects include wall hangings, lap quilts, table toppers, and more.

*Learn how to turn the Starlight Table Topper into a tree skirt or a Christmas wreath wall hanging

*Find tips on adapting each project to other holidays, seasons, and special events

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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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