Showing posts with label patterns. Show all posts
Showing posts with label patterns. Show all posts

3/08/2011

Designing Tessellations : The Secrets of Interlocking Patterns [Hardcover] Review

Designing Tessellations : The Secrets of Interlocking Patterns [Hardcover]I'm a ceramic tile maker and have been trying to figure out Escher's designs, with only limited success.I have also had some unexpected mishaps with other types of tessellating tiles.So, I am really happy to have this book.It has helped me through the "gotchas" of makingtessellating designs, and has given me many other design ideas.
This bookis beautiful, well laid out, with excellent illustrations and pleny ofideas.The math employed is usually the minimal amount needed to get thejob done, although sometimes she does try to really explain the geometry.(That's where she loses me, but that's OK.I've had LOTS of successwithout understanding at that level). She explains concepts liketranslation, mid-point and corner rotation, glides, and mirroring in a waythat anyone (even the math challenged, like me!) can understand and workwith them.She also covers tessellations made from angles other than 90degrees (for example, from shapes like triangles, hexagons, kite shapes,etc.) for the adventurous spirited.
She includes exercises in case youwant to use the book as a textbook for yourself or a class. It doesn'tmatter whether you are making quilts, tiles or something else.Theconcepts and directions apply no matter what the medium.
Highlyrecommended for anyone who loves tessellations!

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Designing Tessellations opens the door for quilters to thousands of new and exciting patterns by showing them how to create tessellations--designs made up of the repeated use of seemingly complex but deceptively simple shapes that interlock perfectly to flow across a quilt. Inspired by artist M. C. Escher, Jinny Beyer introduces quilters to the fascinating world of symmetry and then clearly shows how to experiment with shapes and images to create sensational, tessellating designs. Quilters will not only learn how to produce interlocking geometric patterns, but also will learn how easy it is to create true-to-life images of birds, fish, butterflies, and more in the style of Escher.Features include:- More than 125 color photographs and 2,000 step-by-step color drawings- Dozens of quilts featuring tessellated designs

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2/27/2011

Coxcomb Variations [Paperback] Review

Coxcomb Variations [Paperback]This is on my top 10 list for experienced quilters to have.I found it to be informative as well as very inspiring.Having a lot of time to sit and sew at my son's sports and orthodontic appointments, I have come to love applique.That being said, this book is my applique reference.Of course, I love how you can either follow the patterns exactly or change them to suit your style.I would highly recommend this book!

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Discover the incredible variety of quilts that can be created from one set of templates! Award-winning quilter, author, and teacher Anita Shackelford challenged 12 people to create quilts based on a magnificent nineteenth-century Coxcomb applique quilt. The result is 11 new quilt projects for you to sew and enjoy. Each one contains full-sized templates and detailed instructions, along with the maker's description of how the quilt was designed and what makes it unique. You can sew one of the beautiful quilts as shown or play with the pattern pieces to create your own Coxcomb variation. Introducing 11 new quilt projects based on one magnificent antique pattern. 30 distinctive design elements for unlimited quilt design possibilities. 16 cookie-cutter motifs for background quilting. AUTHORBIO: Anita Shackelford has been quilting for 35 years. Her quilts have been exhibited across the United States and in Australia, winning 12 Best of Show awards. A resident of Ohio, she has traveled extensively, teaching and lecturing for shops, guilds, and quilting conferences.

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2/12/2011

Principles of Flat Pattern Design [Spiral-bound] Review

Principles of Flat Pattern Design [Spiral-bound]This book is really nice, very informative, laid-out well and its information is very clear and fairly easy to follow.While it's a textbook, and therefore its primary audience is students of design, a skilled sewer will find this book to be very helpful nontheless.It's definitely for the beginner pattern-maker, and that's why it's successful not only as a text book but as a simple instruction book as well.
It outlines a brief (i.e. a few paragraphs) history of pattern making.Then it outlines all the tools (oak tag, pattern paper, french curves, hip curves etc.) of pattern making and how those tools are used.Next the book discusses darts, gathers and other ways to fit and add fullness to garments.After these introductions to pattern-making and fitting, MacDonald addresses the basics of EVERY TYPE of garment you will ever want to make!Seriously.
She addresses bodices, variations on bodices, darting for different figures, and then goes on to sleeves (variations on sleeves include cowl, raglan, kimono, lantern, leg o mutton and more!).She addresses variations and fitting techniques for the following: bodices, sleeves, necklines, pants, shorts, skirts (every skirt you've ever heard of and some you haven't!), tunics and dresses, collars, cuffs and closures!
While some of the techniques are a little outdated fashion-wise, (lantern sleeves and sweet-heart necklines - yuck!) the important thing is that it teaches you how to make EVERYTHING which is great experience nonetheless.And once you're familiar with pattern making for the various pieces - you can use what you've learned to make EXACTLY what you want!
This is, in short, a very thorough and clear book.

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Written as a beginning-level, patternmaking text, "Principles of Flat Pattern Design, 3rd Edition" provides an added dimension to apparel design and a better understanding of the processes involved in producing ready-to-wear or custom apparel. In this text, the author presents step-by-step instructions and diagrams, including a representation of the completed pattern. Design problems expand on the immediately preceding topic and offer the opportunity to build on previously learned material. An insert of half-scale sloper patterns will help students practice examples and problems in scale.

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2/10/2011

Foundation Paper Pieced Stained Glass Quilts II [Paperback] Review

Foundation Paper Pieced Stained Glass Quilts II [Paperback]This is a book of patterns for quilts that resemble stained glass patterns to produce distinctive, colorful quilts of both traditional and dramatic new designs.This book contains some 36 squares that are described in great detail. These squares are then to be multiplied, perhaps using different colors and patterns, to cover the surface of the quilt.

Along with the patterns is a brief but fairly complete description of how to make the quile. This includes procedures for cutting out the patterns to the actual sewing.

This book is the second in a series produced by the same authors. The first volume, without the II in the title (ISBN: 1891497022) was so popular that these new patters were created.

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1/24/2011

101 Log Cabin Flowers with full-size pattern for foundation piecing [Paperback] Review

101 Log Cabin Flowers with full-size pattern for foundation piecing [Paperback]The book contains 101 beautiful flower blocks, and instructions for 3 projects using these blocks.All blocks and projects are shown in full color.
I'm not a beginner paper (foundation) piecer so I didn't pay all that much attention to the directions at the beginning of the book, although at a quick glance, they do look quite detailed and well thought out, and there are lots of "how-to" drawings.
Block size is NOT shown on the individual patterns.The block sizes are listed in the General Directions at the beginning of the book.[I think they should be listed on each block - my memory isn't what it used to be].The color photograph of the block is not on the same page as the pattern, so you need to refer back and forth for color placement.There is a "grey tones" drawing for each pattern, but I don't find that very helpful - it should be in color (either a drawing or a photograph).Multi-piece patterns are NOT separated, and I find the bold lines (separating the pieces) hard to distinguish from the piecing lines.Seam allowances are also not included.Personally, I find it annoying to have to photocopy the pattern, then cut it apart and add (or account for when sewing) the seam allowance. Lots of people don't mind, tho, so I might be in the minority :).The assembly directions for multi-piece patterns are clearly diagrammed.
I like my patterns to be done a certain way, and in this book, they are not.However, I still love the book because the patterns and projects are gorgeous, and shown in full color.The patterns range from fairly simple to extremely detailed, so there is something for most skill ranges. If you like florals and you like paper (foundation) piecing, I think you'll enjoy the projects in this lovely book :)

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Just about every quilter loves the versatile Log Cabin block. Even if you've never foundation pieced a Log Cabin block before, follow our step-by-step procedures and you'll soon be building Log Cabins like a pro! The variety of blocks is amazing-just about every type of floral theme you can think of is included here.

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1/16/2011

Stained Glass Pattern Collection - "In Full Bloom" [Illustrated] [CD-ROM] Review

Stained Glass Pattern Collection - 'In Full Bloom' [CD-ROM]Just about every flower you'd ever want to capture in stained glass in this collection.These are the best patterns available today.Every piece so lifelike you'd think there would be a lovely fragrance emanating from the floral windows when you get them done.Every pattern is shown in glass to make choosing glass easier.Thanks so much for offering these great designs to the rest of us who can't draw!

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IN FULL BLOOM-I - A little bit of everything in bloom. Some rare flowers not normally seen in patterns and all beautiful blooms and buds. Over 80 patterns including panels, fireplace screens, sidelights, entryways, transoms, lanterns and fanlamps. Stained Glass Patterns accommodate all levels of glass expertise. Each pattern is shown in glass image and is available to print full size in a JPG, TIF, and Glass Eye 2000 format for easy resize and recolor in any graphics/image program on your PC or Mac.

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12/17/2010

Flower Patterns to Applique, Paint, and Embroider: To Applique, Paint, and Embroider [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

Flower Patterns to Applique, Paint, and Embroider: To Applique, Paint, and Embroider [Paperback]Joan Sjuts Waldman's Flower Patterns provides patterns to applique, paint or embroider, and will prove inviting to quilters seeking flower foundations. An excellent guides, ideal for quilters at all levels of experience.

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This versatile collection of flower and leaf designs offers endless opportunities for applique, quilting, painting, and embroidery. Developed to introduce Joan Waldman's unique technique, 'Watercolor Pencil Painting,' the designs are easily adapted for use in many other ways. The designs are then 'painted' with water and ironed to set the color. This method is well suited for wallhangings. Patterns include lilies, irises, roses, wildflowers, and more. Joan offers several delightful designs for quilt labels and ideas for lettering. AUTHORBIO: Joan Waldman grew up on a farm near Humphrey, Nebraska. Since the mid-1970s, she has been a quiltmaker, designer, and teacher. She is co-founder of the Calico Quilt Club of Columbus, Nebraska, and member of the Country Piecemakers Quilt Guild of Norfolk, Nebraska, Nebraska State Quilt Guild, NQA, and AQS. REVIEW: The Midwest Book Review says, "Flower Patterns provides patterns to applique, paint, or embroider, and will prove inviting to quilters seeking flower foundations. All are excellent guides."

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11/22/2010

Magical Four-Patch and Nine-Patch Quilts [Paperback] Review

Magical Four-Patch and Nine-Patch Quilts [Paperback]Though I love her work, I am disappointed in Porcella's new book.Not only do the projects lack her work's usual vibrancy, but the diagrams and directions contain inaccuracies--for example, a drawing showsa strip of seven 2-inch squares as being the same length as a 20-inch strip.
It's too bad--I really looked forward to receiving the book. Oh well, maybe taht will teach me not to buy pre-pub.

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Noted fiber artist Yvonne Porcella turns her talents to the most basic quilt block patterns, Four-Patches and Nine-Patches, and she will turn your world upside down! Join her on the journey to creating your own innovative quilts. 10 incredible quilting projects Quilts are constructed using simple strip piecing and foundation piecing Yvonne's "Magical Numbering System" makes choosing fabrics practically painless Suggestions for personalizing your work to make it yours alone

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11/06/2010

Christmas Cats and Dogs: Quilts to Celebrate the Season (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Christmas Cats and Dogs: Quilts to Celebrate the Season [Paperback]I was looking for this book when I saw a quilt made from one the patterns.The lady is the quilt shop told me she could no longer get the pattern and had given hers away.She also told me that Amazon had the pattern for $150.I checked out your used book dealers and found one for about $21.50 or so.It is exactly what I was looking for and in great shape when I received it.Thanks again for greast service!

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Dress up a dozen cute cats and five jolly dogs for the holidays! Best-loved author Janet Kime is back with all-new projects that feature cats and dogs as adorable angels, pudgy snowmen, and even Santa.
-Choose from 14 whimsical quilts, plus a wreath, a garland, a stocking, and holiday ornaments.
-Use easy techniques such as speed piecing, hand applique, and redwork embroidery.
-Make any of these projects in a snap for gifts or just for fun--even if you've never quilted before!
From the bestselling author of It's Raining Cats and Dogs and The Cat's Meow.

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10/17/2010

More Nickel Quilts: 20 New Designs from 5-Inch Squares [Paperback] Review

More Nickel Quilts: 20 New Designs from 5 inch Squares [Paperback]This is a wonderful book, every bit as great as the first! The techniques are easy to follow, but are also enjoyable for more advanced quilters. It is an excellent way to use up scraps and More Nickel Quilts has more of a variety of color themes- brights, 30's, and more. It also has the math for each quilt in several sizes, so you can make a wall quilt or a queen size, which is nice. All the quilts are beautiful, it was hard to choose which one to start with! I'm making "Butterfly Waltz" right now and it is gorgeous; I can't wait to make the rest. You don't have to start with the first book, although it is a must have too!

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You can bank on quilting success with this treasury of new Nickel quilts! Discover new techniques, fresh fabrics, and unique styles in this fun follow-up to the popular book Nickel Quilts.
- Twenty new projects each include directions for three different sizes, all made with 5" squares
- Quilts feature scrappy looks plus designs that use batik, reproduction, and lodge-style fabrics
- Blocks are made with one or more of eight basic units; two-at-a-time techniques make construction a breeze
- Directions for 4" and 6" squares make it easy to customize quilts to your fabric collection

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10/12/2010

Cat Quilts and Crafts [Paperback] Review

Cat Quilts and Crafts [Paperback]If you want templates for realistic cats, this is the book for you.The word "quilts" in the title is a misnomer!There are only a few pages in the entire book about quilts. The majority of the book is filled with page after page of templates.There are only about 22 pages in the beginning of the book dedicated to crafts.If you are a novice in sewing or crafts, this isn't the book for you.There are very few illustrations and those are not great quality - hard to figure out exactly what is what. The instructions are extremely short and very limited. Only an experienced crafter who LOVES realistic images of cats will find this book useful.

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9/13/2010

Designing Apparel Through the Flat Pattern (6th Edition) [Paperback] Review

Designing Apparel Through the Flat Pattern [Paperback]I highly recommend this book to anyone who drafts patterns, from beginner to expert.Not only can one use this information for current styles, but can also apply these techniques for historic and fantasy costume.The text is straightforward and easy to follow, and the illustrations are simple and clearly marked.Enjoy!

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The rapid output of new flat pattern designs, facilitated by slopers, is a useful skill for any fashion designer. This classic reference provides a detailed introduction to the use of the flat pattern as a means of developing original ideas effectively and efficiently. It presents thoroughly the use of the three basic slopers - waist, sleeve and skirt - and some popular variations of these such as the kimono waist, raglan sleeves and pants. A companion text to How to Draft Basic Patterns; (4th Edition), the book provides a number of applications for each sloper variation to supply variety and sufficient practice.

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8/31/2010

Copy Cat Quilts (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

Copy Cat Quilts [Paperback]I was excited when I found COPY CAT QUILTS.As a cat lover, I couldn't wait to see all the patterns for cat quilts Ms. Navarro put in her book.Alas, I was disappointed.There were really only two patterns.True, there are six different projects but only the two different cat patterns.I don't need a book to tell me that I can take four blocks and make a pillow instead of a quilt or decrease the size of the "cat" to make a smaller quilt.

With that said, I do LOVE the cat pattern that she has designed.It even comes with a stuffed ball at the feet of each cat.I would be "lazy" and stuff a yo-yo rather than go through the trouble of sewing two circles, turning and stuffing.After all, the opening of the yo-yo will be placed faced down and the ball sewn around to attach it to the quilt.

I am glad to see the cat is all pieced, not paper pieced and while there are a lot of pieces to make each cat, he does turn out very cute.Embroidery is used to complete his face so you can make your cats happy, sad or mischievous.The projects all have material and cutting lists and instructions on how to put the blocks together.Ms. Covey has left the quilting pattern to finish the quilt up to you.

The Feline Dolls cat has the template included in the book which is the second pattern I referred to earlier.If you are a quilter that thinks "outside the box", then this book might be a bit disappointing. But if you are the type of quilter that needs detailed instructions to make each and every item you quilt, then this book will give you six wonderful projects to work on.

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Love cats? Then you're the perfect candidate for making Copy Cat quilts! First published in the 1980s, this award-winning pattern has been updated with contemporary quilting techniques. * Feature kitties in a bed quilt, a wall hanging, and pillows, and cuddle up with a furry feline doll
* Find tips on working with textured fabrics like Minkee and chenille
* Learn techniques for making purrfect quilts

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7/28/2010

Reversible Quilts: Two at a Time [Paperback] Review

Reversible Quilts: Two at a Time [Paperback]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
Double your quilting fun with Reversible Quilts!

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7/21/2010

Mystery Quilts [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

Mystery Quilts [Paperback]We at Checker are fortunate to call Rita a friend -and after you read her book, you will see why. That's right - I said "read" - because her personality shines through on each and every page! Not only does she share patterns for over a dozen quilts, she also provides recipes, sewing tips and personal anecdotes. So, grab a cup of coffee and prepare to be entertained.

In our neck of the woods, her mystery quilt classes have become legendary. For each event, she designs a quilt simple enough for a beginner, kits and cuts the fabrics, and provides food, fun and wenches - assistants who press, encourage, and rip out seams if necessary. Her goal is to create successful first time quilters - but they return again and again to socialize, share, and finish a quilt top in an afternoon.

Now, she has written the instructions for 15 of these quilts so that you can host your own event. You don't have to own a shop - just get together with a group of friends and have some fun.

Or, sew solo - this is the perfect set of patterns for those times when you need to make a quilt fast! We all tend to procrastinate, don't we!

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'Keep the projects fun, friendly, and finishable!' It s no mystery why the author s quilt designs are so popular. She has created a series of charming quilts, easily adapted to mystery-quilt events for groups such as teachers, guilds, retreats, cruises, recreation centers, and senior centers. Looking for fun, food, and fellowship, quilters flock to Rita s Creations SewClever quilt shop in Chillicothe, Ohio, to take her classes. This nationally known speaker and teacher has developed a simple, fun-loving system to entertain and delight quilters and non-quilters alike. All of the quilt patterns in the book are from her highly successful Sunday Mystery classes. Because they were designed for classroom use, all quilt tops can be completed in one or two afternoons. These patterns are simple enough to ensure success for the beginner, yet they provide easy-to-follow instructions for the more advanced quilter who wants to make a quick gift. Flexible design allows each quilter to choose the pieced quilt pattern she wants to make and select a border from an assortment of possibilities to complete a quilt in the size she needs. When finished, each quilt is a unique beauty the stitcher has made her own.

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7/14/2010

Star Log Cabin Quilt (Burns, Eleanor. Quilt in a Day Series.) [Paperback] Review

Star Log Cabin Quilt [Paperback]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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7/07/2010

Mariner's Compass Stars: 24 Stellar Paper-Pieced Blocks & 9 Easy Quilt Projects [Paperback] Review

Mariner's Compass Stars: 24 Stellar Paper-Pieced Blocks & 9 Easy Quilt Projects [Paperback]with carol doak--i will never be able to make all the quilts her books inspire.

this newest offering is wonderful. her stars appear complex, but are easy to make with paper piecing. there are 24 blocks (too few! too few!), each named after a country, and nine quilt designs ranging from 25" square to 63" square.

the book includes thorough instructions for paper piecing, so even the quilter who hasn't tried this technique will have no trouble. there are excellent photos of the process. the author includes a short explanation of her design process, which will help the quilters who want to create their own designs.

there is also a section on designing settings which could apply to any type quilting. the instructions for the finished quilts include detailed instuctions, diagrams, and cutting charts, and a feature i haven't seen before--circles with the pertinent fabric next to the yardage requirements. now, no more guessing which is the 'light green' and which 'the medium green' the pattern calls for. there is also what seems to be the compulsory very short, useless section on making a quilt, covering (more or less) in three pages topics entire books have been written about.

the blocks are shown straight and on point, very useful. the finished quilts have charts showing alternate color ways, also very useful.

an added feature is the wonderful machine quilting by Kathryn Blais, that shows very clearly in the photos. lots of inspiration for the 'quilt as desired' part of the process.

a cd of 'the foundation factory' is included. i have made only one quilt using print outs from the 'foundation factory' included in a previous book, and there was a serious discrepancy in length between two sections that were to fit together. i had not had this problem when i photocopied the patterns for yet another project, using the same photocopier. i haven't printed out any other patterns, so i can't say if this is an peculiar occurance or a basic problem.

the cd aside, this is definitely another winner from doak.

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Mix 'n match 24 sensational paper-pieced star blocks in 9 quilt projects. Bonus CD-ROM with resizable patterns.

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6/26/2010

Mariner's Compass Quilts: Setting A New Course; New Process, New Patterns, New Projects [Paperback] Review

Mariner's Compass Quilts: Setting A New Course; New Process, New Patterns, New Projects [Paperback]Judy Mathieson has designed a new way of paper piecing the Mariner's Compass pattern; no paper to tear away! It's a great project-oriented book, one that most intermediate quilters that are ready for a new challenge will enjoy.

This book contains all the patterns you will need for making many Mariners Compass blocks. I really liked this book because it has clear directions and lots of photos.

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- 2 projects with clear, step-by-step instructions
- 13 full-size patterns-no need to enlarge!
America's expert on the classic mariner's compass quilt design has an all-new method-a freezer paper foundation. It sounds funny, but since the quilter doesn't have to sew through the paper, the foundation is reusable-and crafters will certainly want to reuse it for the two step-by-step projects and thirteen full-size patterns, featuring geese, checkerboards, and more

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