Fresh Air in the Attic: Welcome Makeovers for 7 Classic Quilts [Paperback] Review

I really like this book.I especially love the Log Cabin Quilt.
I teach quilting and I am going to be teaching a class using this book, so I was happy to find 15 copies on Amazon from various sellers...otherwise, the book is very hard to find.

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Trip Around the World, Log Cabin, Birds in the Air, Crazy Quilt, Rail Fence, Snowball and Nine Patch, Flying Geese, and more. These classic quilt blocks have stood the test of time. But that's no reason why they have to look like they just came out of the attic. With lush, modern fabrics by Classic Cottons in the able hands of experienced quilters, the old favorites have found a new and vibrant look. Members of the Columbia River Piecemakers Quilt Guild, based in Columbia County, Oregon, offer seven patterns for quilters of all experience levels. Complete instructions include cutting directions for a variety of quilt sizes, and sample quilts range from miniature to king. There's a warm sparkle in these modernized beauties and plenty of solid advice about how to make them.Editor Tricia Brown is a member of the Columbia River Piecemakers Quilt Guild, and one of thirty-two women (plus one man!) who participated in designing and creating the beautiful quilts for FRESH AIR IN THE ATTIC. She is the author of several nonfiction books for adults and two children's books, including the award-winning CHILDREN OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN and the recently released picture book GROUCHO'S EYEBROWS.

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Simple Comforts: 12 Cozy Lap Quilts [Paperback] Review

Kim Diehl presents us with one more fine book in her "Simple" series.I already own "Simple Seasons", so I snapped up the new "Simple Comforts" as soon as I saw it.

These "Simple" books tend toward traditional patterns done in strong colorations with just the right mix of color and contrast, and not TOO much applique.Ms. Diehl's style also lends itself very well to scrappyness, and "Simple Comforts" is a wonderful resource to inspire you to finally deal with those scraps.

The Table of Contents page provides thumbnail photos of each of the 12 quilt patterns, which is a most helpful editing technique that I wish all publishers would utilize.You instantly see the full range Diehl's colorful interpretation of traditional patterns.

Of course, you can make these quilts using really modern/mod fabrics, and there is one particular quilt - "Checkerberry Bliss" - that is a great exercise in contrast in black and light greens.My favorite is "Twilight Hopscotch", a really lovely star/chain variation in tone-on-tone greens on neutral; I am thinking of making this one first to use as a shower curtain.

Scattered throughout the book are Diehl's "Pin Points", which are helpful insets which offer handy technique tips.Also worth noting: each pattern includes directional arrows for "proper" seam pressing, which I rely on to help me best-match pieced seams.

I look forward to more "Simple" books from Kim Diehl; whether this is your first of her books or not, I think this one will inspire those of us who prefer colorful yet still largely traditional patterns."Simply" a winner!!

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Add a touch of warmth to your home with these 12 original projects that combine traditional patchwork with charming country-style applique. From best-selling author and award-winning quilt designer, Kim Diehl, comes this fabulous new volume featuring 12 original projects in Kim's signature style. With their combination of traditional patchwork and country-style applique each project is perfect for adding a touch of warmth and comfort to your home - but with such beautiful artistry, they could easily end up on the wall instead.

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Favorite Traditional Quilts Made Easy (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Making quilt block easier is the desire of any quilters.Making difficult quilt blocks easier is the challenge of every quilter.The author begins by making sure you are sewing accurately.If not, then nothing will fit no matter what you do.

Beginning the book by showing how to make sure your seams are accurate and your cutting is true is the best way to begin any quilt project.Once that is correct, the rest will fall into place.There are five pages of How-Tos and short cuts.Master these first.Then pick a project and go at it.

Ms. Parrott shows you how to piece the Pineapple block which is difficult as any quilter knows.Using her techniques, it is a breeze.Hate piecing a diamond or a trapezoid?Use Ms. Parrott's technique and you will wonder why you never used these pieces before.A modified 9-patch is the final block she shows us how to do.

The color photo of the quilt, the finished quilt and block size begin the project instructions.Each pattern has a materials and cutting list which is easy to understand and follow.There are plenty of graphics included in the directions for us visual people and the assembly and finishing directions round up the patterns directions.A small section on finishing your quilt and a paragraph about the author finishes out the book.

Now that you have the techniques down, apply them to other patterns and you will be amazed at how much easier it will be to make the quilts.

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Traditional quilt designs are made easy with Jo s no template solution. Using strips, rectangles, squares, and the folded-corner technique, she helps you turn advanced block designs into simple cutting and sewing. Now you can create accurate blocks and gorgeous detailed quilts with ease!

*No more templates! Using Jo s simplified technique, try the stunning Pineapple quilt or table runner, the Hunter s Star block in two sizes or the Mock Log Cabin

* Learn shortcuts for making half-square and corner triangles

*Includes 7 projects perfect for the beginner to the advanced quilter

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Little Quilts : All Through the House [Paperback] Review

This was the first quilt book I ever bought and dozens of books later, I still think it is one of the best I own. The authors make quilting fun, not intimidating, and provide instructions so clear and simple that a childcould follow them. Better yet, their style is very distinctive--elegantlysimple, with beautiful color choices, and lots of pictures showing how touse the quilts to decorate your home. If you long to see what quilting isabout, but don't quite trust your skills or taste, try "LittleQuilts." You will learn confidence as well as skills...and everyonewill love your quilt.

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If you have a passion for traditionally inspired quilts, you'll love what the ladies of Little Quilts have to offer! Their appealing quilts are recognized by collectors worldwide. Decorate every room in your home with these delightful, tiny traditional quilts.
- Choose from 18 quick-to-assemble miniature quilt projects and companion pillows
- Includes shortcut techniques for quick piecing and full-size templates
- Find hints for using "magic" fabrics to create quilts with an antique look

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Reversible Quilts: Two at a Time [Paperback] Review

Reversible Quilts: Two At A Time by quilting expert Sharon Pederson is a practical, "user friendly", how-to craft book to creating two-sided quilts. Lovely color photographs showcase simple, easy-to-follow instructions for the basic design of ten double-sided quilts, and techniques that can be used with pieced or appliqued creations. A methodological and fun guidebook to a time-tested craft, Reversible Quilts is a welcome and highly recommended addition to any quilting reference collection.

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Discover an unexpected "two-for-one" twist in these beautiful quilts! Create an exciting design on the front side and a completely different design on the back side. Plus, construction is quick and easy because these projects are quilted at the same time they are pieced.
- Choose from 10 gorgeous, two-sided quilts that are easy enough for beginners, yet flexible enough for lots of design possibilities
- Quilt projects in small segments and join with simple sashing strips--perfect if you're short on time or space
- Use this innovative technique with pieced and appliqued quilts
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Star Log Cabin Quilt (Burns, Eleanor. Quilt in a Day Series.) [Paperback] Review

This is the first quilt that I tried and the book was great and very easy to follow. I will use it over and over again and never have to make the same quilt. Everyone that has seen the quilt thinks I have been doing them forever.

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Star Log Cabin adds a new dimension of beauty to the classic Log Cabin pattern. Using her famous Log Cabin book as the foundation, Eleanor has developed an assembly-line method of adding stars among the blocks. These are easy stars, not diamond patches! Choose from several different layouts for a distinctive look

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