Reviews (5)

Quilted Fairie tales
I love it I love it I love it.The Fairie patterns are fun and easy to use.The glue stick method is easy, the picture directions are wonderful.
Quilted Fairie Tales is A Beautiful Book!
Linda's book is a beautiful blend of technique and story - and she generously shares not only her techniques, but the patterns as well!
Quilted Fairie Tales
Quilted Fairie Tales is an excellent book for quilters and non-quilters, anyone who loves fairies and their stories will love this book. The author has written a book that presents patterns that are concise and easy to follow, but she also encourages imagination and creativity. The fairie quilts are presented along with the stories of each fairie. The techniques are very well described and I am excited to start my very own fairie quilt. This book was well worth the wait. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Applique    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Fairies in art    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Patchwork quilts    7. Patterns    8. Quilt Making    9. Quilting    10. Quilts & Quilting   

Editorial Review

Fiber artist Katie Pasquini Masopust takes a unique approach to quilting and achieves beautiful and innovative creations. Beginning with photographs of landscapes from which she derives her quilt designs, she breaks up the surfaces with a network of lines, angles, and curves to create richly textured, intricately patterned quilts. With a multitude of how-to photos and extensive explanation, the book takes us clearly through all the intricacies of making these striking quilts. The ability to draw is not required; however, prior knowledge of quilting basics is necessary. Quilters who are seeking to try an approach vastly different from traditional blocks and who enjoy experimentation should be greatly intrigued by this book. ... Read more

Reviews (5)

Grow as an ARTIST.
When you are ready to start pushing your quilting artistry this book may be a bridge to step off.The technique of dividing your color wheel into color and hue is always an excellent exercise.The technique for an experienced quilter will add more to your depth of understanding of how you visualize a picture and how you can break it up into a more interesting study.
Katie has written another fabulous book
I bought this book over a year ago, after watching her on a Simply Quilts episode.I read it cover to cover and began a project almost immediately.Unfortunately it was put in the UFO basket but have only recently completed it, wishing I had not procrastinated.
A brilliant and inspirational book!
As an experienced quiltmaker with a strong Art background, I am constanly impressed with the talent and creativity of quilters. Ms Masopust is an artist in thetruest sense of the work. This book is incredibly inspirational, but is also straightforward enough to be of practical use. I can't wait to start deigning my own landscape quilt. This book gives you the technical information without being prescriptive. a must-have for all creative quilt makers! ... Read more

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A 'must' for any quilter who wants to add polishing touches
Choose from a range of designs and techniques to provide a professional finishing touch to a quilt in Bonnie K. Browning's Borders & Finishing Touches 2, a collection of ideas which uses an easy paper-folding technique to make all borders fit perfectly. Designs created by Browning use novelty bindings, scalloped edges and more to provide lovely quilt borders. Patterns, color photos, and suggestions for alternate uses of the bindings make for a 'must' for any quilter who wants to add polishing touches.

Great photos,how-tos and patterns
If you are looking for a good reference for techniques and also for some great patterns for borders, this is the book for you. Also, if you want to make that great Windmill Log Cabin as shown on the opening of Simply Quilts, Bonnie has included all of the instructions to make this quilt. I liked the border patterns especially ... some of them are borders from prizewinning quilters like Linda Roy's Best of Show quilt, Spice of Life, and Gladi Porsche's beautiful appliqued border in Keeping Autumn with Me. Bonnie has designed some new borders too. I'm glad to have it in my library. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Applique    2. Art Needlework    3. Arts And Crafts    4. Borders, Ornamental (Decorative arts)    5. Crafts & Hobbies    6. Crafts / Hobbies    7. Hobbies/Crafts    8. Patchwork    9. Quilting    10. Quilts & Quilting   

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Striking Fabric Art
Janet Bolton's needleskills are showcased in this lovely book. She has a unique style and generously shares advice on technique and sources of inspiration for creating your own images. Her choice of fabrics andbeautiful composition takes this medium to a sophisticated level. Boltonshows pictorial as well as more abstract work. I find myself coming back tothis book again and again.

Fun country designs, but...
This is one of the few recent quilt books that have disappointed me. The photos might have been a delightful feature in a magazine, but they don't adapt well as a how-to book with patterns. The designs have such a strongvoice, that you'll have the author's personality in the quilt, and notyours, if you make one of these designs. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Brilliant piecework designer Ruth McDowell first shared her particular expertise in Read more

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Reviews (3)

bright and bold quilt patterns
Very bright and bold but with precise instructions for varying shapes and sizes of beadspreads, and incredibly simplistic.
You might end up making one for yourself
This book contains some wonderful patterns for quilts for kids (and you might end up making one for your inner child, too). There are fishes, snakes, geese and pigs; a princess and a dog nap quilt; samplers with farm animals, clowns and faces that can be individualized. Not just for quilters!
This book is a good addition to my library.As an elementary art teacher, I am always looking for ideas to add to my lesson plan resources.Even when the students are just making quilt squares out of paper, this book was useful.The color pictures, and easy to follow steps, can give even a very meticulous planner, some extra help! ... Read more

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Reviews (2)

More Color Please
I enjoyed Ms. Horton's talk about color and Amish quilts on Alex Anderson's "Simply Quilts."So I bought the book thinking there would be a lot more information.Yes, she does have some color info and pictures of Amish style quilts, but the actual color illustrations are limited and positioned in the middle of the book.It would have been more helpful to have had several color examples along side the info and explanations given. Great book about color and quilts
I really enjoyed this book and it's clear and concise coverage on color. I like finding out what makes those Amish quilts so great and I'm translating the lesson into my new quilts. Buy it! ... Read more

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Reviews (1)

Strip piecing
Sally Schneider gives excellent and succinct directions for strip piecing. ... Read more

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A wonderful addition to any needlecrafter's reference shelf!
Faye Anderson's Applique Designs My Mother Taught Me To Sew has been revised and includes newly updated text, techniques and stitches. This also includes three new projects along with fifty block patterns with versatile uses, making for a fine expanded new guide. ... Read more

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My opinion
I have to say I did not like this as much as Jane's 1st Applique book, however it is an excellent tutorial on this brand new technique.I am a die hard needle turn applique artist and can't really see myself doing what I personally would call "rainbow" or "gradation" applique. I don't see it as color blending because there is no blending going on. I think of blending as the subtle mixing of color and this technique seems to be just side by side placement of different shades making it look mostly striped in my opinion. One of the best
Beautiful.That pretty well sums up what comes to mind when looking at the designs in this book.Author June Townswick discusses using many different fabrics on a single applique shape to get a nice blended effect.She describes the various techniques that she uses and the construction of the design right down to the type of stitch.Using this technique she presents photographs of some of the most beautiful quilts I have ever seen.They simply have to be seen to be believed!This is a very highly recommended book to anyone who would like to do something unique and end up with a true conversation starter.If you have any interest at all in applique you owe it to yourself to pick up this book and examine the possibilities presented here.

Absolutely beautiful designs
As always, Jane Townswick has created another book of stunning applique designs. She also has a few new hints and tips to share with us. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves applique! ... Read more

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Reviews (5)

Quilting with a difference
The ideas and techniques in this book are so unusual and make you want to start cutting up fabric straight away.However, although not too difficult, you'll need to be a little experienced to achieve what Dilys has done in this gem.

Lovely book
Strong graphics and clear instructions make this one of my favorite quilt books. The gates are lovely, and give you the idea that you really are wandering into a secret garden once you have one of these hanging on your wall. I am researching the gates and rails of New Orleans, looking for the perfect one to use for a special piece of fabric I want to use to make one of these lovely quilts. What fun!

Enchanted Views: Wrought Iron Designs
This book really helped stretch my abilities to make a unique and one of a kind wall hanging and quilt for my collection.Read more

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Reviews (2)

Great for basic patterns
I aleardy own several books with basic quilt patterns but after leafing through this one in the store, I had to have it. The colors are so beautiful. I am a big fan of the Jean Wells and Valori Wells and this book features many quilts using their fabrics and unique color style. The book also showcases some great techniques.

An excellent resource for avid quilters
Now in a newly revised second edition, Patchwork Quilts Made Easy is a full-color, profusely illustrated quilting book filled with photographs, diagrams, and step-by-step cutting and assembly instructions for creating thirty-three different quilt projects. Written in a down-to-earth, friendly tone by quilting expert Jean Wells, Patchwork Quilts Made Easy is an excellent resource for avid quilters at all skill and experience levels from the aspiring novice to the seasoned needlecrafter. ... Read more

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A wonderful book
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.

This book is really four good books in one volume.
This is an excellent book for the quilter with one or more quilts under their belt. The four different authors provide different perspectives, design sense, and techniques, which I found valuable in developing my ownstyle. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Quilts are an integral part of the picture of this tumultuous period of American history because they tell the story of the other half who lived through it: the women of the North and the South. Read more

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More than just a quilt book
"Quilts from the Civil War" not only contains project for reproducing numerous quilts of the 1850s and 1860s, it also contains an excellent discussion of the role quilts played in people's lives.Barbara Brackman describes quilts made for freedom fairs, by the Sanitary Commission for use by soldiers, and quilts made to express patriotic fervor.Brackman goes beyond a mere discussion of quilts, however, to discuss the development of chemical dyes, women's involvement in the war effort in general, the effect of the blockade on southern textile production, the need to hide quilts from occupying Yankee forces, and even the relationships that developed between quiltmakers and soldiers who received the donated quilt. ...
In "Quilts From the Civil War" you will find that glimpses of news items, letters, and diary entries blend with facts and myths to tell the story of quilt making surrounding the Civil War. Beginning with abolitionist quilts and ending with commemorative quilts Barbara Brackman tells the story that changed the course of our country. In this comprehensive book even the patterns are provided. You will find complete instructions for Underground Railroad quilts, patriotic quilts, Sanitary Commission quilts and many more. So your fascinating journey just begins with reading the history found in this book. That only prepares you for your personal quest to find reproduction fabrics as you began to plan to make your own period quilt.

Excellent resource for historic quilt lovers
I purchased this book over a year ago and since that time I have referredto it repeatedly for ideas on historical fabrics and patterns.The textgives details about quilts and quiltmaking that can not easily be foundelsewhere. The author's perspective on the subject is invaluable whetheryou make quilts, collect them or both. The historical quilts and newerquilts are beautiful. Quilts from the Civil War is my favorite among acollection of several dozen quilt-related titles. ... Read more

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Reviews (4)

great book
This book has alot of how to for learning. The picture are easy to see and understand. A great book for someone just starting. I have quilted for years and still learn new ideas.

Great Applique Book
This is one of the nicest applique books I have found on 3 dimensional applique.Beautiful work, clear instructions and great ideas.I highly recommend it.

my favorite applique reference
I do mostly applique quilts.This book has the best set of amazingly realistic flowers and other items from nature that I've seen.It's easy to incorporate items into a design of your own.I think they work because of the easy blending of applique and embroidery techniques.. whatever works. ... Read more

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Reviews (12)

Not impressed
Not as impressed as I thought.This has some very nice examples in it, but no way of knowing how much fabric, how to cut and piece together.Very self explanitory.I was looking for something a bit more definitive for putting the blocks together.

Lovely to look at...
I agree with many of the reviewers - I found it very difficult to work with the patterns (tracing, no seam allowances, no light/dark suggestions) and the instructions were a tad confusing.I haven't put together any quilts from this book.However, it's a great book to look at and dream.

Not really worth the space it takes.
What a waste. This was one of the first quilt books I bought and I guess I was looking more for an encyclopedia or how-to for a number of basic blocks.This is NEITHER. Read more

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Reviews (16)

a taste of everything!
this book has a taste of everything, see what gets your attention.From hand embroidery to marble dying of fabric. I've read this book with almost everything getting my interest.
Great Book on CrazyQuilting
This book is everything that I expected.I would recommend to anyone wanting to learn CrazyQuilting

Wonderful Idea packed book!
What a stunning, full-color collection of quilting projects and how-to's for achieving professional results even if you're a beginner.The Magic of Crazy Quilting is jam-packed with inspirational ideas,practical advice, and time saving tips from an experienced professional.Marsha Michler guides you step by step in transforming any quilt into a sensational heirloom.The author shares her clever ideas for artful embellishments by mixing ribbon, lace and even my grandma's old buttons with her stylish embroidery techniques.This book is a valuable addition to every quilter's library. ... Read more

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Reviews (2)

Beautiful & inspiring, but the blocks are challenging!
I would have found it helpful to know that this book is meant as acompanion to the author's previous book "Piecing: Expanding theBasics," and assumes that you're already familiar with all the piecingtechniques. The Appendix in "Pieced Flowers" has a brief overviewon how to piece curved seams, inset seams, "Z" seams,"Y" seams, puzzle seams and flaps, but it's a very small part ofthe book.Most of the flowers have 20 pieces or more per block, while themore detailed ones (like Rose) have over 50 sections. Also, you have toenlarge the patterns on a copier before you can get started. Exquisite and Varied Quilter's Garden
Ruth McDowell provides samples and directions for making multiple variations of 10 beautifully pieced flowers.Each has options in multiple techniques and skill levels.These are some of the most beautiful andrealistic pieced flowers I have ever seen.Each flower has options formaking it with straight seams or curved seams.Some have options withinset seams. Some have options with 3-dimensional, two-sided"flaps" that are sewn into the seams to create more realism.Read more

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Reviews (3)

Hand Quilting with Alex Anderson
Wonderful help. This is a great reference book for everyone to have on their shelf.

Excellant instruction on hand quilting.
This is probably the best book I have found that gives instruction forhand quilting.The color pictures give very explicit instruction for both right and left handed people. I would recommend this to anyone interestedin hand quilting, whether a beginner or a long time quilter. Alex Andersonis one of the best teachers and supporters of quilting.She does anexcellant job with her program " Simply Quilts".I wouldrecommend all her books.

I've always wanted to hand quilt. Now I can.
This book is the best. It's affordable and comes with color pictures that show me each step for quilting. It even has left handed and right handed instructions. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn how tohand-quilt. ... Read more

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