Feathered Friends: 18 Paper-Pieced Blocks for Bird Lovers [Paperback] Review

Paper piecing is not my favorite type of quilting mostly due to my dislike of the fabric waste.However, this book has excellent patterns / projects for birds that I think those who don't like to applique or want a faster way to achieve these designs will truly enjoy.Directions are easily understood and implemented.TIPS:(1) If you are new to paper piecing, try using BATIK fabrics that have no right or wrong side.This helps you to avoid using "Mr. Ripper" when you place your fabric the wrong way against the paper piecing pattern. (2) Use a two-ply thread like Aurifil Mako 50 wt (Aurifil 50 wt Taupe is my color preference for all piecing) and a thinner needle 75/11 or 70/10 sharps.These help eliminate bulk especially with the very small pieces.

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18 beautiful paper-pieced blocks for bird lovers feature chickadees, wrens, woodpeckers, swallows, swans, puffins, gulls, and many others.

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Every Quilter's Foundation Piecing Refer: Easy-to-Use, Step-by-Step Basics Adapt Any Block for Foundation Piecing Techniques, Tips & Tricks Bonus 73 Blocks [Spiral-bound] Review

The ad for this book made one think that you could use the instructions in it o make almost ANY quilt block into paper piecing, but that is not how it is.Not real excited about it.

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Plan, cut, and sew 73 classic foundation-pieced blocks, with easy-to-follow instructions and overview of foundation piecing basics.

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Paper Piece a Flower Garden: Blocks and Projects to Mix and Match [Paperback] Review

I absolutely love this book. The patterns are beautiful and very unique. I am a beginner and I never thought that I could make quilts like these as my first projects! Jodie describes everything you need to know to make a quilt, in her delightful easygoing way, with words and drawings. This makes it very easy to follow the instructions. There are over 36 patterns of flowers, butterflies, birds and more.The patterns are very beautiful and the colors are fantastic. I love the pictures ofthe patterns and the quilts they really motivated me!I am sure that both beginners and advanced Quilters will enjoy this book as much as I have and have fun making the quilts. It may even inspire you to design your own quilt with these patterns.What a wonderful book, thank you Jodie!

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Paper Piece a Flower GardenBlocks and Projects to Mix and MatchJodie Davis
Create a picture-perfect garden that you can enjoy all year long with paper piecing! Thirty-six garden-inspired blocks and eight step-by-step quilt plans feature beautiful roses, tulips, daffodils, and daisies, just to name a few favorites. Simply choose the blocks you like best, paper piece them in a snap, and watch your indoor garden come to life.
· Delightful block designs include more than a dozen different flowers, as well as bees, birds, butterflies, dragonflies, and ladybugs
· A comprehensive paper-piecing primer is provided for beginners, along with full-size patterns and piecing keys for each block
· BONUS--Learn Jodie Davis's signature technique for paper piecing curves--it will add a new dimension to all of your blocks and quilts
From a cheerful garden sampler to a quilted picture window complete with lace curtains and a garden view, you'll love making these charming quilts.

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Ruth B. McDowell's Piecing Workshop: Step-by-Step Visual Guide Indispensable Reference for Quilters Bonus Projects [Paperback] Review

Unfortunately I missed out on a live workshop with Ruth and sent my best buddy in my place instead. She LOVED it!!! Even though I tried to practice her techniques in her other books, I never quite 'got it'. I guess I'm just more of a 'show me what you do' kind of person.
This book changed all that and I made her sugar maple quilt quickly and easily and I'm thrilled with the outcome! Also, with her guidance on inset seams, I finished a difficult navajo quilt that had had me stumped because I couldn't get the seams set in just right. But with her latest book, it was like having this amazingly talented and wonderful lady right there with me! She is such inspiration, her quilts are outstanding and absolutely fabulous! Thanks Ruth, -can't wait for the next one!!!

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This step-by-step visual guide teaches 5 of Ruth's unique piecing techniques that virtually guarantee the ability to piece almost anything!

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Quiltmaker's Color Workshop: The FunQuilts' Guide to Understanding Color and Choosing Fabrics [Paperback] Review

Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr, authors and quilt makers, have published two books on color.I enjoyed the first one, COLOR HARMONY, so I ordered the second, QUILTMAKERS COLOR WORKSHOP.I'm sorry to say the second is identical to the first except for some patterns, instructions, and templates.I would have appreciated a more complete description so that I wouldn't be returning the book.

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Whether you're a beginning or experienced quiltmaker, Quiltmaker's Color Workshop will help you use color more creatively in your designs. Through a showcase of more than 35 great quilts, ranging from contemporary to traditional styles, the authors show how colors work together to support a "big idea." Learn to go beyond simple, formulaic color concepts, and instead, have fun exploring color through individual and group activities that will help you see color in a completely new way.

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The Quilting Arts Book: Techniques and Inspiration for Creating One-of-a-Kind Quilts [Paperback] Review

I am huge fan and subscriber of Quilting Arts Magazine.I have every issue and re-read them many times which is why I pre-ordered this book when it was announced.After reviewing it last night, I have to say that I was a bit disappointed because the articles and the techniques are the same ones that can be found in the magazine.This book is actually acompilation of all of their best articles and techniques over the past years.I would highly recommend this book if you have not been a subscriber to the magazine.

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Beginners and seasoned crafters alike will find inspiration andinstruction in this definitive quilting resource that combinesfoundational techniques for quilting and fiber art with tips and tricks for creating one-of-a-kind works of art. Showcased here are some of the most popular topics, articles, and artists from past issues of Quilting Arts magazine, as well asnew and freshmethods from today's most respected contemporary quilt artists. Hands-on workshopsintroduce craftersto each facet of theart-quilt trade-from creating abstract, pictorial, and landscape quilts to in-depth techniques on surface design and stitching applications. Each chapter showcases various art-quilting concepts and ends with quick creative exercises and tips guaranteed to get both quilters and mixed-media artists creating with cloth right away.

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Journey of an Art Quilter: Creative Strategies and Techniques [Paperback] Review

Was literally a personal journey, very inspirational and passionate, sharing her own inspirations and techniques, beautiful color photos and details, absolutely amazing from the heart and soul, especially since I am not a quilter myself but a painter always looking for creative design, color, pattern, composition, etc. in other medias. Thought I would pass on to my sister who is a quilter but a keeper for my art library and ordered another copy for my sister who loved as said dreams of taking her seminars! Very magical, would especially recommend to quilt artists as very contemporary and she wonderfully shares her techniques and ideas.

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As much about motivation as it is about teaching techniques, this bold and vibrant quilting resource guides readers through the stages of the quilting process while offering encouragement and advice. Leading readers on a personal journey, the projects detail the joy of pursuing a passion for quilts through the creative exercises designed to help others tap into their own individual style and free their artistic spirit. With hints and tips on everything from fabric selection to choosing the right tools, this inspirational and instructive guide is a must for anyone interested in quilting.


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Fabric + Paint + Thread = Fabulous (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Pat Durbin creates amazing landscape quilts.This book gives you a peek into the techniques she uses to achieve her stunning results.There are step by step directions for each project as well as how to paint your background and create thread painted pieces to add to the painted background.I played with both the fabric painting and the thread painting with what I considered successful results for a new technique.It was a lot of fun and very gratifying.To see the 2 small pieces, go to:[...]

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Learn innovative new painting, free-motion quilting, and embellishing techniques for creating breathtaking art quilts. Are you ready to take your quilting to the next level? Then this is the book for you! Discover how to expand your artistic horizons and make breathtaking art quilts with these innovative techniques for painting, free-motion quilting, and embellishing, from award-winning quilter Pat Durbin. With five original projects to get you started and a stunning full-colour photo gallery to get the creative juices flowing, you'll never be without inspiration again.

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Garden-Inspired Quilts: Design Journals for 12 Quilt Projects [Paperback] Review

I anticipated receiving this book because I was drawn to the photo on the cover - a flower represented in half photo, half quilt. I expected the quilts inside to be replicas of nature.Instead there are one or two like this and the rest are not "garden-inspired" at all, as far as I can tell.The first quilt is a basic log cabin quilt.The second is a folk heart type quilt.I was really hoping for more artistic, realistic quilts.The photos are so lovely...I wish the quilts compared!

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Mother-and-daughter team Jean and Valori Wells share beautiful garden photography, quilt patterns, and creative inspiration with these 12 quilt projects and a pillow. Quilters' journals take you step by step through the process of turning photos, memories, and ideas into finished quilts. Readers will also see how to design their own garden-inspired quilts with Jean and Valori right by their side!

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Design Explorations for the Creative Qui: Easy-to-Follow Lessons for Dynamic Art Quilts [Paperback] Review

I take classes from Katie, buy all her books and her dvd, love her work and can tell you this book is the best yet.Chock full of detailed information on how she creates not one, but all methods of her art quilts.Katie takes you from the first step, how to find an idea, to the finished product in detailed explanations and pictures.She explains how to create different type ofart quilts from your own photos,paintings, or sketches.From start to finish she shows, in easyto follow photos, how to design and actually construct the quilt in several methods.A must have primer for the beginning quilter who is ready to branch out, as well as the experienced art quilter who wants to try different techniques.I highly recommend this book as a reference tool that will have you re-reading it over and over for techniques as well as inspiration.

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Bring out your inner artist-explore 10 approaches to designing art quilts. Techniques work for everyone, beginner or advanced.

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Living With Little Quilts [Hardcover] Review

This product arrived in very good condition and I will do business at this place again. This was purchased through Amazon.

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Creative Machine Stitching: Special Effects for Quilts and More (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

This book details some stunning embroidery and embellishment techniques that even a beginner can accomplish.Each section includes a project with very clear instructions and diagrams.A complete supply list (including thread weight, needle type/size, what kind of stabilizer to use, which presser foot, how to adjust the bobbin/machine tension, etc.) is provided with each project. I higly recommend this book to anyone who has always wanted an embroidery machine but can't afford it.

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Create shimmering waves with silver thread. Make flowers out of fluffy yarns. Start a snowfall with iridescent threads. Stitch delicate leaves, stars, vines, and much more--no fancy sewing machine required! A world of ideas for easy machine embroidery is packed into this authoritative guide.
- Eleven exquisite projects include quilts, linens, pillows, and curtains
- Learn thread, bobbin, crewel, and ribbon embroidery, plus a host of finishing touches
- Find out how to choose threads, needles, and stabilizers for machine-guided and free-motion embroidery
From the author of Stylish Sewing.

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Cool Girls Quilt: More Than 15 Fresh, Fun and Funky Projects (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Bright and wild projects that only a young girl could love --- that's what you will find in COOL GIRLS QUILTS containing 14 projects and six quilts.The colors are hot pinks, oranges, lime greens and purples with a bit of brown thrown in.

The projects include things like pincushions, pillows, aprons, a tote bag and greeting cards.The quilts are all wall hanging sized, none are given for a bed size quilt.The project instructions give a materials list, how to cut the fabric, how to do any appliqué required and instructions to complete the project.

All templates are provided but need to be enlarged.A section on basic quilting helps anyone unfamiliar with them or would help you brush up on any point you have forgotten.Beading and embroidery enhance a few of the projects

These patterns/colors are too wild for my tastes but I'm betting the younger generation will go wild for them.

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Girls, get sewing--because crafty is cool! Teens and tweens with a funky fashion sense will love creating these fast, fun quilts and gifts. Twenty hip projects use bright fabrics and simple-to-stitch designs.
*Make six quilts plus 14 gift items with easy patchwork, appliqué, beading, and embroidery
*Choose from a music-player case, a table runner, a pillow, greeting cards, and much more
*Create most projects in just one day's time--beginner's sewing basics are included

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Landscape Quilts [Paperback] Review

I have been making landscape quilts for about a year and found this book inspirational in trying a new technique. Because it includes machine quilting, I was inspired to take a class. While I don't feel that I'll ever be the best machine quilter, I know enough to complete the quilting technique in this book. I am anxious to make my first quilt using this book. The idea is on paper and I am ready to implement it.
The pictures in this book are breathtaking and inspirational. Directions are easy to follow and include special "tip" squares on many of the pages. I highly recommend this book.

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Make gorgeous quilts without patterns or measurements. The projects include creating woodland scenes, creating water, sky, mountains and snow. - Getting started - Creating your own landscape quilt - Adding garden touches - - Cutting free-form shapes - Creating water, sky, mountains and snow - - Creating woodland scenes - Finishing touches - Exhibiting - Working spaces - * Quilting projects inspired by nature - flower gardens, the countryside, woodlands, lakes, mountains and sky. * In full colour: illustrated step-by-step with nearly 300 colour photographs, plus line drawings.

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Diane Phalen Quilts: 10 Projects to Celebrate the Seasons [Paperback] Review

Diane Phalen Quilts offers ten fun, original, and creative needlecraft projects (including quilts and pillows) in celebration of the four seasons. Each project in this outstanding quilting compendium provides the aspiring quilter with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions and is enhanced by Phalen's superbly original art. These pieced and applique designs are eminently suitable for beginners, very well illustrated with color photography of outdoor scenes and quaint old buildings, and will hold great interest for even the more experienced quilter.

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A glimpse into the life of a popular watercolor artist shows crafters how her charming paintings of rural landscapes inspire quilts that will appeal to needleworkers of all skill levels.This book contains ten projects, each with step-by-step instructions for both pieced and appliqud designs. Adapted from the lovely traditional quilts seen in the author's paintings, seasonal themes offer quilts for all year round.

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Points of View: Landscape Quilts to Stitch and Embellish (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

My love of fabric and landscapes can be satisfied with POINTS OF VIEW.This wonderful book walks you through the steps of how to create landscapes using fabrics in your stash.

The book begins with an explanation of how to look at fabric for things other than what is printed on it.For example, a fabric that has colorful fish on it can be cut so it looks like a wheat field on a rolling hill.You just need a viewfinder which is easy to make and the instructions for making and using it are included.A basic supply list allows you to have on hand all the things you need to make a landscape.And the first pattern starts with a basic landscape.

A materials list and instructions on how to create the landscape are well written with good graphics to show you what is explained.A template is included.Appliqué instructions --- needle turn, machine and fusible---are all covered.Technique Tips are found in colorful boxes throughout the book.

A section on how to color fabric, one on stitchery and one on mounting and framing your work are part of POINTS OF VIEW.The nine projects are all various sizes of wall hangings but you certainly could use one of them as a central panel and turn them into quilts.The book provides a great way to take one of your landscape photos and turn it into a fabric wall hanging.What a way to share your photos with family and friends.

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Step into your own gorgeous landscape scenes by using the incredible texture, color, and pattern that fabric provides. No tricky technical techniques here--simplicity is the goal in these artful, small-scale representations of nature's scenery.
*Nine step-by-step projects feature easy elements that focus on fabric--the "paint" for your textile landscapes
*Embellish scenes with beads, embroidery, applique, fabric paints, watercolor pencils, and more
*Includes full-sized patterns, plus advice on mounting and framing

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Quilts from Nature [Paperback] Review

I was thrilled to find Joan Colvin's book, Quilts from Nature, through Amazon.com. It really is a one of a kind book that is no longer being published done by an amazing artist who is now deceased. Joan takes you step by step through her thought processes as well as the construction of these amazing works of art, allowing you to either follow in her footsteps or veer off on your own path.

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Pineapple Quilts: New Quilts from an Old Favorite [Paperback] Review

Love it, love it, love it!
Beautiful variations of pineapple block, great colors, great designs.
If you are looking for inspirations on what to do with this block - just look through this book and you will be filled with new ideas to last you a lifetime!
Patterns are the best in this book! You do need to know how to paper piece before you begin tracing the patterns though.
Most of the intermediate quilters will be able to use any pattern in this book and make it into a wondrous quilt.

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The theme for the 1998 contest was the traditional Pineapple pattern, a long-time favorite for both individuals and the producers of commercial patterns. The tips, techniques, and patterns contributed by the 18 finalists will enable quilters of all skill levels to enjoy making their own pineapple quilts.

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Rolling Along: Easy Quilts from 2 1/2" Strips : Jelly Roll Friendly [Paperback] Review

This book has a number of good designs, but I think it's misleading to call it Jelly Roll friendly.Very few of the designs would make efficient use of the number of strips contained in a Jelly Roll -- you'd either need more strips, or additional fabric (FQs or something) or you'll end up with strips left over.A much better book, with designs which use the Jelly Rolls more efficiently, is Jelly Roll Quilts by the Lintotts, mother and daughter.I can't remember the mother's first name, but the daughter's is Nicky.It's available here on Amazon.

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Grab a bundle of the latest fabric goodies Jelly Rolls! and join designer Nancy J. Martin for a batch of quilted treats. Jelly Rolls are made up of assorted 2½" strips, all rolled up and ready to go. Discover Nancy s special tips for making the most of these creative cuts.

*Use prepackaged strips in 12 traditional designs or simply cut your own strips!

*Make quilts three ways use strips only, combine strips with scraps, or salvage leftover strips from past projects

*Rely on Nancy s easy cutting, sewing, and construction methods for quick quilts from start to finish

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Bears Paw: New Quilts from an Old Favorite [Paperback] Review

To find out about the origin of the book please read the Editorial review.
As a hobbyist quilter I love quilting books! I love to flip through the pages for new ideas and inspirations. I purchased every book from this series and find them extremely helpful when creating quilts. In this book the quilters transform an ordinary traditional pattern into extraordinary pieces of art. From one page to another you will go "Wow, I didn't know THIS could be done with such a simple block!"
The imagination of the winners and finalists is definitely wild! I loved every quilt in the book and the patterns are given for each one of them!
If you want to go a bit beyond your favorite block, flip through the pages of this book and I have no doubt you will be filled with new ideas!

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Each year a contest sponsored by the Museum of the American Quilter's Society (MAQS) encourages quiltmakers to develop innovative quilts from a traditional pattern. Bear's Paw was the theme of the 8th annual contest. Learn helpful tips about the well loved Bear's Paw from the 18 contest winners and finalists featured in this book. Easy enough for a beginner, the block is made of simple squares and half-square triangles. Sashing strips added between paws give three dimensional effects and innovations in design, color, and form. Winning quilts in the MAQS contest become part of an exhibit touring the United States - look for it in your area. AUTHORBIO: Museum of the American Quilter's Society holds a themed contest each year. This book honors the finalists. REVIEW: A reviewer says, "Barbara Smith edits Bear's Paw, which uses the theme of a quilting contest to explore innovations in design and color which participants presented. The Bear's Paw block is displayed to maximum potential in this fine book blending color photos of completed projects with instructions quilters can easily duplicate."

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