Folded Fabric Squares and More (Love to Quilt) [Paperback] Review

This is the book for you if you're looking for clear (in color) precise instructions on fabric folding.The projects given are all different and can be done in your choice of fabrics for many looks depending on personal taste.I really liked "Whimsy" shown on the cover---it will make good use of your scrap bag contents!

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An attractive alternative to piecing traditional patterns! *Discover the fun of folding fabric pieces and make your quilts more visually interesting without adding complex cutting and piecing steps. *Enjoy 15 simple folding techniques, then apply these techniques in 11 fabulous quilt projects. A bonus section includes 5 more folding techniques for endless pattern possibilities. *Realistic, step-by-step illustrations make folding fabric a snap! Each project is complete with yardage, cutting, and sewing instructions. *To illustrate the abundant applications of folded fabric, a colorful gallery showcases photos of blocks and block combinations - all made using the various folding techniques in the book. AUTHORBIO: Joyce received a National Quilting Association grant to study the use of Native American designs by quilters. This study directly led to Joyce writing five books. She has now written over a dozen books and 70 articles on quilting subjects. Quilting appeals to Joyce for the aspects of encouraging creativity, playing with color combinations, learning new techniques, observing all the wonderful quilts made by quilters, and enjoying non-harmful sensory overload. REVIEW: Offers an alternative to traditional quilt piecing patterns, providing fifteen simple folding techniques applied to eleven quilt projects. - The Midwest Book Review

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Enchanted Views: Quilts Inspired by Wrought-Iron Designs [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

You'll want to start this project right after you read.This is the same quality as LANDSCAPE QUILTS with Nancy Zieman & co-author- the Best Quilts on earth.

Most beautiful reverse applique gated gardens, clear instructions with pictures, and paper TEMPLATES to help you get started. How to arrange colors for a garden, even mountain-scapes and stain-glass like designs included, and you don't have to include the gates if you don't wish to.
There are pictures to inspire as well as a couple projects to start with.I am keeping this one next to my bedside!

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At last-an innovative new technique for applique fans! See how to create window views and garden scenes in fabric and thread, complete with dramatic appliqued garden gates, windows, grills, fanlights, and more. In Enchanted Views, British quilter Dilys Fronks presents her tested techniques for adding reverse applique "wrought iron" designs to everything from watercolor landscapes to handpainted fabric backgrounds. This remarkable guide provides 14 intriguing quilt and home decor projects that combine reverse applique silhouettes with lovely pieced or whole-cloth backgrounds. Perfect for novices as well as veteran quilters seeking a new challenge, you'll find complete patterns and instructions for all stages of design, fabric selection, techniques, and even for adding those special finishing touches. Plus, hundreds of full-color examples are sure to inspire the creativity in every quilter!

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