More Weekend Quilts: 19 Classic Quilts to Make With Shortcuts and Quick Techniques [Hardcover] Review

I was very pleased with the book. It is a great resource for someone new to quilting and for seasoned quilters.

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A Year of Paper Piecing: 12 Sensational Seasonal Designs (Block a Month) [Paperback] Review

Calendar quilt patterns are usually very similar.BUT NOT THE CALENDAR QUILT PATTERNS in this book!!Bev inserts JUST A LITTLE BIT MORE in each of her monthly patterns (eg: instead of just a heart for Feb., she places a bouquet of roses tied with ribbon behind the heart; a delightful teapot and steaming cup for March has additional little cakes with clever embroidery added to the frosting; a lovely June wreath of roses with a bow adorn that block).And to top it off, when you are finished with each of these blocks, they add together to make a QUEEN sized quilt!!Or, if you don't want a big quilt, Bev gives directions to make a great interchangeable wall hanging.Great work, Bev.A GREAT buy for QUILT STORES -- Bev has a disclaimer that allows stores to use her blocks for BOM quilts.Check into that store owners.

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Ideal for paper-piecing enthusiasts! Feature all 12 seasonal blocks in a queen-size calendar quilt or showcase the blocks one at a time on the interchangeable-block wall hanging.

*Fun block designs include a snowman, a turkey, hearts and roses, a teapot, a scarecrow, and wreaths

*Each 12" x 12" block is spacious enough for quilting and embellishments

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Twice Quilted: Continuous-Line Quilting Designs (Little Box Of...) [Paperback] Review

I have done simple machine quilting such as stitch in the ditch and my own free motion quilting but I have never followed a pattern as I thought it would be too hard.Twice Quilted show me I was wrong and gives me the tools I need to learn to follow a pattern.

There is a book that takes you through the process and 40 patterns.The book explains what supplies and equipment you will need, how to modify the patterns so you can create your own designs and how to stitch the designs.There are tips on free-motion quilting and lots of graphics for us visual minded quilters!

Grab some tracing paper or tear away stabilizer, a marking pen and your quilt top and have a ball.Don't let "tradition" hold you back.Do your own thing and make your quilt really yours!

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Quilt it once and it's great---quilt it twice and it's simply grand! Quilt two interlacing motifs in different colors and give a stunning finish to any project. Continuous-line designs make it easy---just follow the lines.
* Twenty sets of patterns---40 designs in all---include classic and themed motifs, such as poinsettias and pine needles for Christmas
* Enclosed booklet includes complete instructions on how to trace, transfer, and sew designs
* Patterns are great for quilting by hand or machine

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A Bouquet of Quilts: Garden-Inspired Projects for the Home [Paperback] Review

This is a marvellous book of -- unfortunately -- too few patterns.Japanese quiltmakers combine "new" traditional blocks such as baskets and log cabin with vintage-looking fabrics and somehow create really fresh-looking quilts.Cutting directions are a little clunky and pure applique would seem to be a lot simpler than some of the patchwork piecing that's shown.Nonetheless, some smaller versions of the quilts in the book are going to make it to my short list of projects to try.

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All the joys of a summer bouquet can be yours year-round with unique designs from Quilts Japan magazine. Here's a new take on traditional western quilting as Japanese quilters share their fresh, unexpected vision and fabulous finishing touches with enchanting results. Nine projects offer lovely designs for floral and garden-themed quilts, pillows, and more. Suitable for all skill levels, techniques range from traditional piecing and applique to trapunto and paper piecing.

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Aunt Millie's Garden: 12 Flowering Blocks from Piece O' Cake Designs [Paperback] Review

I am a huge Piece O' Cake fan, and have purchased just about every book and pattern they have published. I use their book "The New Applique Sampler" when I teach needleturn applique, because it includes fantastic photos and detailed instructions for those learning to applique. I think it is the best technique book out there on needleturn applique.

"Aunt Millie's Garden" is the latest spectacular quilt by Piece O' Cake's Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins. It is twelve symmetrical flower designs (that finish to 14" square) done in bright colors on red backgrounds, with more flower designs in the borders.

This is not a book in the traditional sense. It is an envelope-style sleeve that holds a 16-page booklet with excellent instructions (many from the "New Applique Sampler" book) that describes and shows in photos how to prepare, applique and finish the quilt. There are also six separate pattern sheets (printed on both sides) with full-sized diagrams for each block. A separate sheet has the two border patterns. I really like this presentation, because it allows you to work from the patterns without struggling with a bound book.

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Make any room a festival of color with this show-stopping appliqu, quilt. 12 flowering blocks, plus borders.

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Laurel Burch Christmas - A: Color the Season Beautiful with 25 Quilts & Crafts [Paperback] Review

I gave this as a gift to my wife.She loved it.The book covers her two favorite things, Cats and Quilts.

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Crafters join celebrated artist Laurel Burch for an enchanting Christmas filled with beautiful quilt and craft projects. These fun, imaginative projects range from very easy to more challenging. Ideal holiday designs for beginners include projects using hand applique; no-sew; and fast, easy fusible web options. Secrets and shortcuts for creating festive Christmas quilts and crafts include embroidery, painting, stamping, and beading.

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Big Block Quilts: Using Layer Cakes, Sweet 16s, etc! [Paperback] Review

This book has hundreds of design possibilities, all shown in grayscale diagrams.There are photographs of some of them made up, but for most of them you'll have to do your own color choices and placement.These blocks could be made up into bed-sized quilts, starting with large squares as building blocks, or into blocks to go into a quilt, or as a single smaller block as a wallhanging or other small quilt project.This is not for someone who needs handholding and precise step-by-step directions.But if you're confident in your own taste and able to make decisions for yourself as you go along, and can look at a block diagram and see how it should be sewn together, this offers you lots of options.All the blocks are made from simple units -- squares, four patches, "rail fence" units (two rectangles), and half-square triangles.The author gives you lots of possible ways to combine those units into quilt blocks of any size you choose, determined only by the size of square you start with.This is a book I'll return to again and again.

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The latest trend in fabric is precut squares or rectangles. Layer Cakes from Moda are 10 inch squares. Sweet 16s from Maywood Studios are 9 inch x 11 inch rectangles. Marcus Brothers cuts their Spoonfuls into 8-1/2 inch squares. This book contains ideas for all these large squares. Or you can cut you own large squares. One Fat Quarter can be cut into four 8-1/2 inch squares. Making the designs even more flexible, these patterns will work for ANY SIZE SQUARE! The popular 5 inch charm packs will make a fun baby quilt size or table topper. Or maybe you have cut leftover fabrics from past projects into 4 inch or 6 inch squares (or any other uniform size). These patterns will work perfectly for those squares as well! You could even start with a 16 inch or 17 inch square and use one of these patterns to make a king size quilt. It just takes 36 squares of any size to make any or all of these quilts. This book contains instructions to make 238 quilts! All of the instructions are written for beginners. This book offers beginning quilters several benefits. The quilts are all made up of basic blocks. The fabric in the precut, prepackaged fabric bundles all match. The book describes several methods for organizing scrap quilts. Beginning quilters are introduced to the creative process of quilting. However, these quilts are not just for beginners. Experienced quilters can enjoy making a quick project as a gift or to experiment with new colors. This book takes quilters through four steps of basic quiltmaking. Step 1: Choose Your Pattern. Step 2: Organize Your Fabrics. Step 3: Sew Your Blocks Together. Step 4: Layout and Sew Your Quilt. Going through these steps involves quilters with the entire process of quilt making in a fun, simple way.Big Block Quilts contains patterns for 238 quilts with full color pictures of 21 of these patterns. See how similar patterns look in different colors, and see how the same fabrics look in different patterns. This book contains hundreds of ideas for using charm packs, layer cakes, sweet 16s, spoonfuls, fat quarters, and your personal stash!



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Quilt Designs from the Thirties (Dover Needlework) [Paperback] Review

Sara Nephew has focused on the craft of the American woman and explained what our grandmothers were doing.This helped me identify old quilt designs that I had inherited.She also gave great directions on saving aquilt, identifying fabrics, and basic problems with some unfinished quilts.I will keep this book handy for future reference.

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Combines the nostalgic fun of a family album with an exciting full-color display of dozens of beautiful quilt designs. Includes a brief history of 1930's quilting designs; reliable information on how to identify, authenticate, clean and repair them; a special section highlighting 13 quilt makers of the 1930's, with examples of their work; and patterns for thirteen quilt blocks.


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Quilts: Featuring the Story of the Mill Girls : Instructions for Five Heirloom Quilts [Paperback] Review

the book is exactly as i expectet, it contain good historic opdate, and the pattern i was looking for.

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A catalogue of the New England Quilt Museum collection which contains more than 150 pieces representing all eras of quilt history. It includes six quilt projects and also features the story of the "Mill Girls", New England farm girls who entered the workforce as textile workers in the 19th century.

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Quilts From My Garden: 20 Projects With Recipes Fresh From The Garden [Paperback] Review

Karen Snyder's new book, Quilts from my Garden, features twenty projects that incorporate all of the colors of the garden with recipes that will have you dreaming of summer trips to the farm! Reds, greens, yellows and vibrant blues enhance the patterns in the quilts.But, they are not ALL quilts.

Most of the projects are quick and easy so they can be completed in an afternoon!So, take a mini-vacation and enjoy sewing a beach bag, a lavender sachet, or even an adorable flower-shaped pincushion and scrap catcher!These clever designs make great gifts.

Consider hosting a summer class or party to make a pinwheel quilt.Make fabric pinwheels and stick them in flowerpots for the centerpieces.Sew a pinwheel quilt in the afternoon.And, serve date pinwheel cookies for dessert.And, yes, the recipe and patterns are all included!

Or, plan a beach holiday with friends and get together to sew beach bags before the event!A planning party can turn into a sewing party.This basic pattern is sew simple that a first time sewer will walk away with a smile!The simple projects in this book are a perfect way to entice your non-sewing friends into a hobby that brings you such joy!Who knows - your next get together could become a sewing retreat or a trip to a quilt show!

But, I have to tell you, the first time I looked at this book, I was hungry - and all I remembered were the wonderful recipes!I wanted to go whip up a batch of baked beans, strawberry shortcake and scones.This book includes recipes for all of our childhood favorites that graced every pot luck and picnic!Karen shares charming anecdotes that make every recipe and pattern personal.

After you have savored the recipes and the stories, read the book again to enjoy the projects and patterns.Consider making a gift basket and including one of the projects with one of the recipes.The corn and beans table runner would be a perfect companion to jars of corn relish.What a wonderful hostess gift!

How can you not love a woman who embraces two of our favorite past times -cooking and sewing!

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Whether its sewing/quilting or gardening that you love, it's easy to see the long-term benefits of the short-term investment you make when you use this doubly delightful quilting and cooking guide. This book opens the door to all things peaceful and enchanting with 12+ garden-inspired quilt projects, explained in step-by-step photos and illustrations; and accompanied by more than eight recipes. Partnered projects and recipes include a seed packet wall hanging and Rosemary potatoes, a needle case and Maple apple chicken recipe, plus hot pads with a vegetable theme and a corn relish recipe.

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Winding Ways Quilts: A Practically Pinless Approach [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

This method of piecing was easy to understand and fun to do.I would consider getting the templates offered in the book.It made life a lot easier in the cutting of the pieces. My first quilt made from this book turned out really nice and I love the "circles" that each block forms.

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Through six Winding Ways' quilt projects-ranging in difficulty from very easy to easy with a twist-quilters are provided with step-by-step instructions for piecing together Winding Ways blocks to create beautiful circular patterned quilts. Nancy MacDonald's practically pinless curved-seam piecing techniques require no handpiecing or any need to clip curves, making this an ideal guide for new quilters.

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Thoroughly Modern Dresden: Quick & Easy Construction 13 Lively Quilt Projects for All Skill Levels [Paperback] Review

I have been quilting for seven years and devour as much quilt literature and periodicals as I can.I thought this was a well written, easy to understand, and enjoyable book.I recommend it for anyone who wishes to expand on the Dresden plate theme.Anelie Belden, the author, understands quiltmakers and encourages us to use her projects as a jumping off point to expand our own ideas.She does that beautifully.
Visually, the book is stunning and the fabric choices of her projects are cheerful and engaging.
**All of the projects in this book are for plates with twenty blades.**My Dresden tool is for plates with sixteen blades (I use the Marti Michelle tool, not the "Fast 2 Cut" one she recommends in the book) but I am having no problems adapting the projects accordingly.I do strongly recommend, that if you are going to make a lot of Dresden plates, you should get yourself a Dresden plate rotary cutting template.Life will be a lot easier!!

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Not your grandmother's Dresden Plate quilts! 13 lively quilts serve up a visual feast of up-to-the-minute colors and styles.

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Magic Quilts by the Slice: Another Magic Stack-n-Whack Book [Bargain Price] [Paperback] Review

As much fun as her other Stack-n-Whack Books, but a little harder to read.This would be for an intermediate capability quilter.It has some really neat quilts in it.Enjoyable.

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Any way you slice it, circles and fans are fun to quilt!
In this new collection of designs based on wedges, Bethany offers quilters a tool kit of techniques, from easy bias trimmed edges to pointed and scalloped variations. All are clearly detailed with step-by-step instructions and photos. The projects feature a wide range of settings and sizes, from delightful little wall quilts to dramatic throws and bed quilts. All of the projects include yardages for two versions. Use Bethany's Stack-n-Whack® methods to get dazzling effects from a single print, or show off your stash in the scrap fabric versions. These designs are easy and low-stress, with no curves to piece and no center points to match!--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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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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Rose of Sharon New Quilts from an Old Favorite [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

Read the Editorial Review first, to know what to expect.
Many great variations of the pattern, some very imaginative, some are every complicated and obviously more time consuming. I love most all the books from this series - I find them very inspirational! The patterns of the finalists' quilts are also in the book, so you can try to re-create the featured quilts.

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A rose is more than a rose in these stunning interpretations of a beloved classic design! Presented here are original designs from 18 inventive quilters. The designs feature a variety of construction methods, embellishment ideas, and creative fabric selections. For the first time, contestants were challenged with an applique design as a starting point. These imaginative quilters showcase their skills with a fresh take on the beloved Rose of Sharon traditional block pattern. Originality of design and excellence in execution are the hallmarks of these quilts. These talented contest winners and finalists take you through their design processes, helping you to visualize new possibilities for your own winning quilts. The Museum of the American Quilter s Society (MAQS) in Paducah, Kentucky, sponsors the yearly 'New Quilts from an Old Favorite' contest in its continuing mission to honor today's quilters. MAQS is the only national museum devoted to contemporary quilting. Other titles in its popular contest series include Kaleidoscope, Storm at Sea, Bear's Paw, Mariner's Compass, Tumbling Blocks, Pineapple Quilts, Feathered Star, Monkey Wrench, Seven Sisters, and Dresden Plate.

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Quilting Patterns from Native American Designs [Paperback] Review

Excellent, clearly illustrated and usable Native American designs each labeled with the part of the country the design came from.I have used them in a quilt and have gotten lots of compliments. I am glad to have it in my quilting library.

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Whether you are looking for bold geometric designs, stylized plants and animals, or graceful swirls, you will find the right design among this book's ready-to-use quilting patterns based on Native American designs. Directions show how to combine several patterns to create unique border or block designs that are perfect for the open spaces in a quilt.

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Blendable Curves: Stack, Slice & Sew Unique Quilts in a Weekend [Paperback] Review

I just got to talk to Peggy and now I know why I love her book - Blendable Curves.She takes basic blocks that are simple for any quilter - like nine-patches - and cuts them in half with a free form curve.THEN, she has you sew the curved sides back together to complete the block.

I know what you're thinking - I don't sew curves.Well I didn't either, until now - because once you've sewn the curve, the block is re-sized!Nothing has to match - shoot, it's not SUPPOSED to match - so this is the perfect beginner project.You can just have fun with color and design.And while you're at it, you can take all of those blocks that WEREN'T perfect - and transform them into works of art!

Our local guild just hosted a nine-patch exchange.As you know, not all seam allowances are created equal, so the blocks are not all exactly the same size.Peggy has the perfect solution.In "A Leap of Faith" she used the "blended nines" to create a breathtaking backdrop for an applique quilt.

Pleasantville is my favorite quilt in the book because it is very graphic - reds, whites and blacks - or if you are in Buckeye country, we swear it reads as Scarlet and Gray!But, for those of you who cheer for the wrong team, this quilt would work just as well in other school colors.

In this particular quilt, Peggy inserted red piping between the curved sides of the black and white log cabins.It gives the whole quilt an "art deco" look with a very masculine feel - and as a mother of four boys, I love finding a quilt that the men in my life appreciate!

For those of you who loved Piping Hot Curves by Susan Cleveland, this is a natural progression.

Peggy describes this as a transitional book.First, beginning students can learn to make the traditional blocks - half-square triangles, nine-patches, quarter-square triangles, etc.There is no pressure because if their points don't match, they will learn how to "curve them up" in the next class!She has totally eliminated the intimidation factor!

Once the students have learned the basics, they can bring those blocks to a "Blendable Curves" class and let their imagination soar!Now that they have learned the rules - Peggy can promptly show you how to break them - with absolutely stunning results!

And, PLEASE take the time to read her instructions!!! I know it is more fun to skip to the projects, but this woman knows what she is doing.I especially like her explanation about how to press seams.AND, she actually gives instructions - with graphics - on how to bind a quilt the right way!Keep this book by your machine so you can pull it out every time you finish a project - you'll be glad you did!

Once you have explored her techniques, you will want to play with all of those loose blocks in your stash left over from other projects.Remember, the blocks are resized after the sewing is complete so you are free to mix and match to your heart's content! The skies the limit!

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Make curvaceous, one-of-a-kind art quilts from big, easy blocks. 10 projects to stack, slice & sew.

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Hunter Star Quilts & Beyond: Techniques & Projects with Infinite Possibilities [Paperback] Review

The Hunter Star is an old-fashioned quilting block, but in Hunter Star Quilts Beyond, quilting expert Jan Krentz has developed six new ways to build upon the blocks to obtain a fresh, new look. This gathers quilt projects which can be either pieced or quick-fused. Template piecing, strip piecing, and fusible web are all discussed as options, while the chapters cover using the Hunter Star as a block or in log cabin settings. An inspirational presentation packed with color photo examples.

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Hunter Star is an old-time block with a fresh new look, thanks to quilting expert Jan Krentz. Here are nine complete Hunter Star projects, all using Krentz's pieced or quick-fused methods. Choose from template piecing, strip piecing, half-square triangles, fusible web, and more. Krentz shows how to use the versatile Hunter Star as a block, for sashing, to create wreath or log cabin designs-the possibilities are endless!

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Quilts Beneath Your Feet: 25 Fabulous Quilt Patterns [Paperback] Review

You could use this book either to make the quilts she shows, or as an idea book. Porter gives detailed instructions for making quilts based on floor tiles, including pieced and fused techniques. It's one of those books that seems like a "niche" idea but actually teaches techniques of design, composition, and construction that can be used in many different ways. The pictures are clear and inspiring.

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Christine Porter brings a wealth of practical teaching and design experience to this exciting collection of pieced patchwork quilt designs, all inspired by traditional floor tiles. Christine first noticed the relationship between patchwork and tiles when exploring the churches and cathedrals of her native Bristol. Here she provides 10 original patterns, together with variations on each, to inspire the reader to discover this wonderful source of pieced patchwork designs for themselves. Time-saving techniques are explored giving the reader more time to create eye-catching quilts. Guidance is provided on selecting fabric, and the author explores how the use of marblized fabrics can replicate original stone floor tiles.

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The Classic American Quilt Collection: One Patch [Hardcover] Review

This book contains instructions for 12 log cabin variations, antique & contemporary. The diagrams, charts, and yardage requirements are as good as they get! There is even a black and white line drawing of each quilt so you can experiment with your own color combinations. Very well done, a nice book for a beginner or experienced quilter.

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