Two-Color Quilts (Better Homes & Gardens) [Illustrated] [Hardcover] Review

Beautiful book, great two color quilts, but can easily be adapted to lots of color, Better Homes & Garden always has great books, I've never been disappointed with any of their quilting or decorating books.

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Striking photos showcase some of the best-known traditional two-color quilt patterns.
Various styles, each presented in stunning two-color combinations, inspire quilters of diverse tastes.
Each full-size pattern gives step-by-step instructions, the quilt schematic, and yardage requirements, making it easy to create and customize.
Includes helpful tips that ensure success-even for beginners.

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Quilt Artistry: Inspired Designs from the East [Hardcover] Review

Yoshiko Jinzenji has made a beautiful book showing her magnificient quilts and pieces of fabric arts.

The book itself, photos, paper, printing, writing, style, is a piece of art. A book you will be happy to own, no matter if you are a quilter or just a book lover. A perfect coffee table book for any home, though this one is so much more than a coffee table book. This book deserves to be read and be looked through again and again.
Yoshiko Jinzenji has been a quilter for a lifetime, and during these years she has developed her own unique and perfect style. We get to know Jinzenji through the pages of the book, both through words and through pictures. We meet her and her quilts in Kyoto, and we meet her in her studio in Bali. The book also have a section on how to make quilts, easy to read, easy to follow the step by step instructions. Jinzenji makes her quilts from ancient fabric collected from around the world, and she makes her quilts from natural dyes in light, clean colors. But no matter what the fabric is, her vibrant quilts all stand out and have all their own story to tell
The highlights in the book though are the pictures. The somewhat clean and stylish picture of a Small Modern Amish quilt displayed on the wall in her Kyoto home, the fantastic puzzle of an uncountable number of small Mandala quilts put together to form a universe in colors, cloths and patterns, the collague of many pictures from scenes around her studio in Bali as inspirations for future quilts.
The way the writing and photos in the book are put together shows the reader a new way to look at the surroundings, and through that a new way to look at life. Or to say it with the words from the foreword of the book, written by textile designer Jun'ichi Arai; I am convinced that Yoshiko Jinzenji's achievements in establishing a new genre in quilting will never be forgotten.

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Strips & Strings: 16 Sparkling Quilts (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

This book is the best! I can't wait to make at least 3 of the quilts in this book. I like the fact that most of the quilts are in a size that I like to make(large lap size). Great way to use up the scraps or for those who just like the scrappy look. Strips are cut different widths, so you don't have to have any particular size of strip. Even a tiny piece will work! Seams don't line up, so this is great of beginners.
You will not be sorry, if you invest in this book!

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Can't bear to throw out your scraps? Give this old-time technique an all-new twist! These string-piecing shortcuts stretch the method way beyond its traditional uses.
- Sixteen patterns include fun baby quilts, plus gorgeous throws and bed quilts.
- Simply sew "strings" of fabric together, and then cut from the patchwork fabric to make finished blocks.
- Get fabulous results with this cinch of a technique--and there's no need for a foundation!

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Surprising Designs: From Traditional Quilt Blocks [Paperback] Review

Color and value are shown as the keys to making stunning quilts - The book shows 110 variations on 10 block designs, step-by-step quilt planning, and easy-to-use charts - It is amazing how many designs can be created within a single block

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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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Classic Quilts With Precise Foundation Piecing [Paperback] Review

I have enjoyed working with this book. The paper foundations included are much easier to work with than if they were just printed on the book's pages. I did the Double Wedding Ring and the results were teriffic! This is paper piecing for people who are committed to doing traditional work with new methods, and it makes sense to combine the techniques. I have recommended it to my advanced students. Not for beginners! I only wish I hadn't forgotten who I loaned this book to, as now I have to buy another copy!

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Paper-Pieced Mini Quilts (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Paper piecing ---the minute I hear that, I quake in fear.BUT Ms. Vosters has written a book that just might change all that.Instead of trying to learn this technique onfull sized quilts, why not start small?I mean that's how we learned to walk --- taking baby steps!

This book provides 17 small projects all done by paper piecing.There is even a "picture-scape"!And the templates are full sized in the book so all you need to do is copy them and you have your templates ready to go.

Six pages of basic instructions tell you about the fabric, batting, how to paper piece and finishing techniques.Interspersed in this section are lots of tips so make sure to take the time to read this section before starting.Then pick out your projects and start sewing.Each project has a skill level at the very start giving you an idea of just how involved the project will be.There is a material and cutting list, along with assembling and finishing instructions.There is a color photo and a paragraph about the particular project.

If paper piecing is something you have always wanted to learn or, as in my case, have been afraid to try, this is a book to guild you step-by-step to achieving the skills to do it.Remember, we all started out walking by baby steps and making mini quilts will be the baby steps you need to learn paper piecing.

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Make beautiful miniature quilts in a snap--paper piece them in strips rather than blocks for fast, fabulous results! Even beginners can stitch perfect angles and points in these tiny patchwork wonders.
*Choose from 20 little projects that include classic patchwork styles, plus several original designs
*Color-coded patterns make fabric- and color-placement decisions a simple task
*Simply rotary cut oversized pieces of fabric, pin them to the patterns, and stitch along the lines--it's that easy!

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Quick & Easy Quiltmaking: 26 Projects Featuring Speedy Cutting and Piecing Methods [Hardcover] Review

Although this book was written in 1993 it is not dated. The information given is for the beginner as well as experienced quilter. The diagrams and pictures are very useful and truly help if you're a visual learner like I am. There are 26 projects which are all attractive. I am sure you will find several quilts to make. I can't wait to start the cottages. For the low cost, you simply can't go wrong here.

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This collection of projects for bed and wall quilts incorporates the speedy cutting and piecing techniques developed by some of the most innovative and respected quilting teachers in America. Both beginner and experienced quilters will find projects and techniques that appeal to their range of skills and tastes. Includes step-by-step instructions, plus 580 illustrations and 74 photos.

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