Four-Patch Frolic: Quilts from 5" and 10" Squares (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson's FOUR-PATCH FROLIC: QUILTS FROM 5" AND 10" SQUARES provides a fine building block of quilts to be made from squares and attractive fat quarters, teaching an easy technique for using these in blocks. A dozen different quilt settings plus a pillowcase, table runner and more make for easy introductions for quilters at all levels, making this book a pick for any quilting collection.

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This title is filled with fun and colourful projects that make use of the wonderfully versatile four-patch block. Bundles of 5 inches and 10 inches squares and fat quarters can be irresistible, so give in and rediscover the delights of Four Patch blocks! "Four Patch Frolic" teaches readers simple techniques for creating fun, colourful and versatile blocks. Featuring 12 different quilts settings, plus a table topper, pincushion, and pillowcases, quilters of all levels will find this book irresistible.

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Nickel Quilts: Great Designs from 5 Inch Scraps [Paperback] Review

If you are like me, you have fabric pieces of all sizes, from tiny scraps to major yardage, stashed on shelves and in boxes and drawers all over your house. This book is perfect for people like us. The quilts are beautiful and surprisingly simple to construct, for the most part. The authors devote the first part of the book to a series of techniques for converting 5" squares into checkerboard blocks, half-square triangle blocks, quarter-square triangle blocks, and "picket fences" as efficiently as possible. These directions are very complete and well explained. They also suggest buying a little extra fabric each time you shop, and ctting off a five-inch strip right away. Plus they give great instructions on how to hold a 5-inch square swap, including how to keep track of everybody's contributions.
Then, in the second part, they give directions for a series of quilts from very easy to a little more complicated (though none of them are actually difficult). Even the easiest quilts are surprisingly complex-looking, and all of them are designed to be made in three sizes. The color scheme of most of the quilts shown is medium-to-dark traditional prints on cream, but there is no reason not to choose a completely different scheme. (I am thinking about oversize splashy prints on a black-and-white background for one of the simpler quilts, for example, or bright plaids on batik.) Now all I have to do is start cutting...

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Discover scrap quiltmaking at its best with an all-new system for making traditional quilts that sparkle! Start by cutting 5" squares from stash fabrics. Once you have a stack of squares, half the work--the cutting--is done.
· Choose from 20 big, beautiful patterns that each include directions for three different sizes
· Use just eight units to make every quilt in the book; then mix and match them into dozens of other creative settings
· Alternate unit sizes are provided for 4"and 6" squares for even more options
Transform stash fabrics into dazzling scrap quilts with this timesaving technique!

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Charmed: A Fresh Twist on Charm Quilts (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

The book contains directions for 6 lovely quilts.None of them are based on what has become the standard 5x5 charm squares currently so easy to purchase.If you are looking for patterns for your sets of 5x5s this is not it.Perhaps if you want to do some complicated math, and really love a pattern, this would work. The designs in the book are for 3 1/2 to 4" squares.If you are looking for a book you can open and just start working with your stash of 5x5 squares, this is not it.

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You'll be "charmed" by these charm quilts that let you bend the rules! Capture the spirit of traditional charm quilts with this inventive twist on a time-honored style of quiltmaking.
*Seven projects spotlight a classic, scrappy look--ideal for fabric swaps of all kinds
*Charm designs are updated with a variety of fabric shapes, appliqued accents, and unique borders
*Find special tips for amassing your own collection of charm squares, with practical ways of increasing stash fabrics without breaking the bank

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Charmed, I'm Sure: Quilts and More from 5" Squares (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

A set of charm squares is a fun thing to create a quilt from.What?No pre-cut squares?Then grab your stash and use up those pieces you just can't part with but aren't large enough to create a whole quilt from.

15 projects such as quilts, wall hangings, table runners and even a bag are what you will find to create with charm squares.And just to make things better, if a template is required, it is included in this book at full size.

A six page basic section begins CHARMED, I'M SURE followed by the 15 projects.They include a photo of the item, the finished size, a materials and cutting list with assembling and finishing instructions to complete the whole pattern.There are plenty of good graphics for those of use that like to see as we read.

This will be a good book for a guild making charity projects that wish to use up every piece of material they have.Or get it for yourself or a quilting friend and have a "scrappy time"!!

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Showcase your 5-inch squares with this collection of 15 beautiful projects. Put all those fun squares to clever use with this collection of 15 projects - ranging from lap quilts and table runners to twin-sized bed quilts - that showcase 5-inch squares in all their glory. Many of the designs in "Charmed, I'm Sure" allow you to use whole squares, so most of the work is done before you start sewing.

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A Baker's Dozen: 13 Quilts from Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, and More (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Another well-written book from That Patchwork Place!I admit to succumbing to the temptation to purchase a couple of those Jelly rolls -- but haven't quite figured out what I wanted to do with them.Until Now!!! I now have a whole selection of wonderful patterns! I love that the authors have also included a "stash option" that provides cutting requirements from yardage -- that was a really thoughtful feature that allows the patterns to be used in ways other than if you have those pretty little "rolls" or "cakes". The directions are well written with well-thought out graphics to support the text. The book is cohesive and clear -- which is important when there are so many quilt designers represented!!!I also like the fact that there's a small bio and photos of each of the designers!!It's fun to pick out a favorite pattern (Scrappy Hunter's Star in my case) and then go look up the bio and see what Regina Girard really looks like!It makes it so much more personal.Thank you for a fabulous new book!!

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As the publisher of America's Best-Loved Quilt Books, we just had to get in on the fun of quilting with precut fabrics! For this book, we commissioned 13 fabulous quilts designed and made by the stitching experts on our own staff. Now you can indulge your craving for fat quarters, Jelly Rolls, 5-inch charm squares, and 10-inch Layer Cakes!* Find just what you're looking for in our bakery case from sweet and pink like frosting to savory like herb bread

* Create lap quilts, wall hangings, and bed quilts in a wide range of styles for all skill levels

* Check out the color-splashed quilts--we're eager to share our quilting enthusiasm with you

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