Paint-A-Quilt Patterns [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

Marie Monteith Sturmer's PAINT A QUILT PATTERNS focuses on stencils and how they can be adapted for applique, embroidery, scrapbooking and other projects. Over sixty stencil patterns are shown in nearly thirty quilt and home decoration projects, can be scaled up or down as needed for size, and are accompanied by full-page color photos of application results. The result will delight any who have wanted to incorporate stencils into a quilting project.

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Stencils are back - bigger, bolder, and more fun than ever. Blend images, colors, and materials to create lovely, lavish quilts. Master stencil designer, quilt artist, and teacher Marie Sturmer shares her beautiful stencil design patterns with quilters, crafters, and hobbyists. Learn the Trace & Transfer technique. Detailed instructions are given for coloring in the shapes by dry-brushing, pouncing, streaking, and circular motions, all done with acrylic paints. The author also describes a fun way to add texture from found objects, such as hardware cloth, plastic onion bags, and even chicken wire! These charming patterns can be used for applique, embroidery, and scrapbooking, and they are also useful for stenciling on walls, wood, and craft projects - any place a colored medium can be applied.

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American Jane's Quilts For All Seasons: And Some for No Reason (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

I love Sandy Klopp's free-spirited mix of colors, as well as her vintage style.She offers up a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced projects to appeal to a range of quilters' abilities.And while I would love to have the quilt that's featured on the cover, I plan to start with some of the easy applique projects:the adorable Scottie quilt and the heart quilt.

In collecting fabrics for my projects, I'm already wishing that her directions for fabric amounts were easier for a beginner to cope with.For example, directions to assemble 3 yards total of assorted fabrics doesn't really tell you what size of cut to get.A quilter with intermediate or advanced skills, of course, can certainly figure it out by measuring the size of the templates.Someone just starting out might not think of it.

Overall, however, the book is appealing from start to finish.Whether you actually make any of the projects or not, it's great eye-candy for armchair enjoyment.

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From designer and quilter Sandy Klop, here are 14 quilts with a vintage flair to suit any season. Decorate your home for the holidays or make gifts for family and friends using her upbeat, playful, and color-rich designs.
*Features both piecing and applique techniques
*Includes projects for all skill levels, beginner to experienced
*Provides tips for fabric selection, staying organized, strip piecing, and more

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Simple Strategies for Block-swap Quilts (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

I just received this book today and I am delighted.As I read I am inspired to get my bee involved in a scrap block exchange.And with Lynn's new book doing this will be very exciting.This book is very detailed and precise with instructions on how to start and completed the process of block exchanges. Great suggestions on how to build your quilts with these scrap blocks. Thank you Lynn!

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It's hard to resist a block swap! If you've ever wondered what to do with all those blocks you've collected in guild swaps, online trades, or at antique shops, this book has the answers. You'll find plenty of options including cutting lists for making individual quilts if you don t have a collection of blocks. * Find step-by-step instructions for creating 15 scrap quilts

* Get tips for starting a successful block swap, including suggested block sizes, fabric choices, and more

* Increase your creative options with the alternate layout suggestion in each project

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Simple Strategies for Scrap Quilts (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

I've been a quilter for a long time, and I have the fabric collection to prove it. This book offers hope that I will be able to transform my stash into beautiful quilts, not random ones that don't really work. I liked the fact that there is just enough color theory to get me started, but not so much that I feel I need an art degree to understand it.The quilts shown are true examples and are tied to the lessons. Incidental tips, such as basting with binder clips and sewing a striped border, are worth the price of the book. My favorite line - "Everyone knows that stash quilts are free."

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Discover new ways to cut, swap, mix, and match oodles of fabrics in stunning scrap quilts! Watch your quilts change dramatically from one to the next, depending on the scraps and settings you choose.
*Start with just one scrap size--a fat-quarter friendly 5 1/2" x 20" strip--to make 16 gorgeous quilts
*Produce the perfect scrappy quilt with dozens of tips on color, value, design walls, and more
*Learn how to "scatter" colors and textures for one-of-a-kind results, plus how to use groups of scraps to make several blocks at a time

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