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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Better Together: Two-Block Designs for Dynamic Quilts (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

As one would expect from Martingale, Better Together is a wonderfully produced and well-written book that will inspire both beginning and advanced quilters.In the first few pages, the award-winning author provides insight on fabric selection and preparation and quiltmaking basics, including many of her useful "insider" tips for piecing and quilting that will also be useful to advanced quilters.The cover photo is an appropriate representation of the book's contents - the quilts are striking and beautifully photographed in full-page format.

Through the 10 main chapters of the book, the author shows how to make dynamic, visually-intricate quilts by combining only two separate block designs in each quilt.The author's choice of colors and value take advantage of the alternate patterns that emerge as the different blocks are joined.Included are examples of how different color choices can dramatically alter the look of a quilt, as well as patterns that would be suitable for large-patterned themed fabrics.

The blocks are all rotary cut and constructed with squares, rectangles, and half or quarter square triangles.Instructions for each quilt, including fabric requirements, cutting measurements and construction steps, are complete and clearly and concisely written.Full-color illustrations matching the photographed quilt accompany each step, and quilting suggestions are also provided.

The author's personable writing style makes you feel as though you had a good friend sitting with you as you are sewing.This is a lovely book from beginning to end.The author's knowledge, passion for quilting and warm writing style are an inspiration - Quilters and this book are truly "Better Together."We hope to see another book from this author soon!

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Create a few quilt blocks, put them together, and stand back for exciting results! The individual blocks are striking, but it's the quilt settings that create sheer magic. Easier than they look, each of these 10 projects features either one repeating block or two alternating blocks. Where the blocks intersect, the lines blur from one block to the next, creating gorgeous and unexpected designs. * Projects are primarily lap-sized, requiring a smaller investment of time and fabric
* Quilters of all skill levels can create eye-catching projects
* Styles are traditional and elegant, great for gift giving and home decor

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More Favorite Traditional Quilts Made Easy [Paperback] Review

"More Favorite Traditional Quilts Made Easy", by Jo Parrott is a delightful new book.This new book is an excellent book for beginner quilters thru advanced quilters!There are many delightful traditional projects in this book, all with new tricks & insights on how to make beautiful quilts using a no-template method.The traditional designs include:A Storm at Sea, Broken Star, Geese in Flight, Stars on the Water, and others.There are actually seven great projects, plus two bonus projects in this book.

I love this beautiful "Stars on the Water" project.And, there is also a bonus project that shows you how to make a "Floral Table Runner" using design blocks from this quilt design.

All of the quilt designs in this book have easy to follow instructions, with great visuals.Many excellent tricks are also provided for each design.

I love how insights are provided on how to create the beautiful Broken Star design using a strip method.And how to get a "bonus project", which is a cute wallhanging, by using diamond unit segments from making the Broken Star quilt.

And the "Green Frogs at Sea" quilt design is a delightful design that would work great with just about any novelty print, as well various prints.I also love scrap quilts, and really like her "Scrapy Rectangles" design.It is truly impossible to pick my favorite project in this wonderful book!They are all projects that I'd love to make a quilt for my home, charity project, and/or gift!


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Jo Parrott gives quilters what they love: old-time favorites! Her no-template solution makes traditional quilt designs a snap.

* Choose from seven impressive projects plus two bonus projects; designs include A Storm at Sea, Broken Star, Geese in Flight, and more
* Find rotary-cutting and piecing shortcuts you can't live without
* Create the appeal of established patterns at the speed of modern techniques

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Magic Stack-n-whack Quilts [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

As a beginning quilter, I found this book to be an excellent guide for easily making kaleidoscope quilts without mirrors or extensive measuring and cutting. As a paper crafter as well, I found the technique great forcollages.
The book starts out by explaining how to choose fabric and pickcolors. It's a great plus that almost any fabric that has a repeat patterncan be used. Then, there are lots of great tips on rotary cutting, machinepiecing & pressing.
Next, the stack-n-whack process is demonstratedin detail with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos. Fourteendifferent quilt projects, in 7 different styles follow. Illustrations areused instead of photos for these.
The quilts themselves are beautiful.There are large color photos of each one. In the back there are guides andpatterns for all the projects as well as lesson plans for classes.

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Twist and Turn Bargello Quilts [Paperback] Review

When I first looked at the quilts in "Twist - and - Turn Bargello Quilts" my thought was Wow, these quilts are amazing! My second thought was Yeah but could I make one. After reading through the directions and introduction the answer is definitely YES!

Eileen Wright's directions are clear and easy to understand. In her introduction she covers topics such as how to choose the fabrics to achieve the different visual effects, how to cut and piece the strips to avoid distortion and how to keep everything organized as you go along. Her experience teaching this method shows in the tips and suggestions which are included throughout the book. The design maps, which are included for each project, help keep you organized and provide a reference while you are sewing. In addition to the beautiful full sized quilts there are directions for making a table runner and placemats. These smaller projects allow you to get a feel for bargello quilting without the commitment to a larger project.

"Twist - and - Turn Bargello Quilts" makes these visually complex and beautiful quilts very doable!

Karin Renaud
Author, "Quilts from the Heart"

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This title helps you create stunning twisting and turning Bargello quilts using these innovative techniques. Here are Bargello quilts like you've never seen before! Instead of streaking up and down, these 10 stunning designs twist and curve to create beautiful patterns with incredible movement. Using master quilter Eileen Wright's techniques, readers will learn how to use strip piecing to create truly mesmerizing modern designs. Featuring a sumptuous full-colour gallery, this is a must-have for anyone who wants to turn their hand to creating amazing quilts.

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