Pieced Curves So Simple: The 6-Minute Circle and Other Time-Saving Delights [Paperback] Review

PIECED CURVES spends the first twenty four pages explaining things like the essentials such as materials and equipment; color and design principles, where to get inspiration and things about fabric such as to wash or not to wash, building a fabric pantry (I call it a stash) and creating a color palette.That is fully a quarter of the book.

The technique, which was what I wanted to learn, was explained in four pages.It wasn't the simple thing I thought it would be.It was involved because it takes eleven steps to create a circle on a square.When I make such a square, I cut out a circle, iron under a seam allowance and blind stitch it to the square.Done.This technique involves glue, sewing between the square and the circle on the cut seam allowance and removing the freezer paper pattern.Too much for me.

Of the quilts shown in the book. I might try my hand at four or five of them.The rest were way too involved for my tastes.They were more like fiber art than quilts, something very beautiful but nothing I would want to do.This is a good book for anyone who is involved in fiber arts or needs a good review of color and design principles.

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Use Dale's fast, easy, pinless technique for perfect machine-sewn curves and circles.

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Stack a New Deck: More Great Quilts in 4 Easy Steps [Paperback] Review

I like this book SO MUCH more than the original Stack the Deck. The variety in this book is great, and the concept is easy to follow. Plus, the quilts look GREAT. My hand-dyed fabrics really shine in these quilts, and I can showcase special pieces with ease. The Red Onion quilt is my favorite, although I was really attracted to the floral squares one, as well. My only issue with the book is that the borders shown are fairly plain-jane - some different examples would be nice. But hey - if that's the only thing wrong, I can find borders (or create some) for myself!

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Get ready to go beyond Crazy quilts with the four Ss--stack, slice, shuffle, and sew--in this sequel to the bestseller Stack the Deck! Sidestep the traditional rules of quiltmaking with these fast, fun ideas.
-Use Stack-the-Deck steps to simplify curves, diamonds, and other classic patchwork shapes
-Eighteen new quilts feature a wide range of styles, so there's something for every quilter to enjoy
-All projects start with simple squares, making every pattern beginner friendly

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