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A thoroughly "user friendly" compendium
Pick-A-Pattern Applique & Variations by needlecraft expert Joan Waldman is a thoroughly "user friendly" compendium of pattens, settings, and techniques for personally designing a quilt which will reflect individual stye by changing the blocks in a setting and employing different techniques to stitch or paint the blocks. Pick-A-Pattern Applique & Variations shows that by mixing or matching the pattern pieces, anyone can create a virtually unique, one-of-a-kind quilt with its own distinctive "personality" -- especially when coupled with different methods of hand or machine applique, embroidery, redwork, paint, stencils, or trapunto. With its fifty beautifully designed blocks inspired by 18th and 19th century album quilts, Pick-A-Pattern Applique & Variations is a simply wonderful addition to any dedicated quilter's reference collection. ... Read more

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Reviews (3)

A patchwork quilt pattern book
I ordered this quite recently and to be honest found it pretty disappointing.
Traditional Patterns
The patterns (as the title of the book indicates) are the traditional ones(Ohio Star, Eight Point Star, Clay's Choice)that more experienced quilters will already be famliar with, but it does have those nifty plastic templates (four of them--you'd be surprised how much you can do with so little)which in my opinion are worth the money all by themselves.If you're a real beginner and the patterns are new to you, I would recommend you combine this with Laura Erlich's Complete Idiot's Guide, which I just LOVE. She gives really clear simple instructions on how to piece together the same designs in this book, which this is a little weak on, if you don't already know what you're doing.

Easy to Make -- Yes they are!
The pictures and descriptions are easy to follow. The templates are heavy plastic to stand up to the many hours of cutting I will put them through!The patterns included in this book will keep quilters of all levels busy. Make one block or an entire quilt - the directions for both are included. ... Read more

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A good How-To book with patterns and templates
Forty-six patchwork patterns with templates and 12 quilting patterns are the heart of this book. Including most of the popular traditional patterns , such as 'Ocean Waves, 'Bear's Paw,' 'Shoo Fly,' and 'Double Irish Chain.' The template are easy to copy and accurate.Suzy Lawson also includes and interesting chapters on Amish quilt colors, border, and backing and binding.Set in typescript so it is sometimes difficult to read, but full of information and theprice can't be beat. ... Read more

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An amazing source of both inspiration and instruction!
Judith Montano is easily one of the modern masters of crazy quilt techniques and embellishment needlework.Her book (sadly I see it is now out of print) "Crazy Quilt Odyssey," coming in just under 150 pages, is jammed-packed with great information about crazy quilting. The ultimate crazy quilt inspiration!
Judy has gone way beyond her Crazy Quilt Handbook, with expanded sections on silk ribbon emboidery, burned fabric edges, and fantastic landscape designs.You'll want to grab your scrap basket and start right away to create your own contemporary Victorian style crazy quilt project, and she's got plenty of projects to choose from. ... Read more

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Fun, easy technique
If you can fold and cut a snowflake, then you can make quilts from this book, with the great photographs showing how to do each step. The section on applique gives good instructions for several different techniques. Good for any level of quilter.

Applique with Folded Cutwork
Excellent book with clear instructions. I am a self-taught quilter, and found this book to be extremely helpful and straight-forward. The author walks you through several different hand and machine applique procedures. I am working on the "calandar" quilt, and am enjoying every minuteof it! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Fans of Patrick Lose's colorfully whimsical designs will delight in these 10 bright and breezy quilt projects. Thorough directions and clear photos mean that quilters of varying skill levels can handle most of them. Note, however, that only three of the designs employ straight piecing techniques; all the rest use appliqué motifs that are fused on and then outlined with a machine satin stitch. But full-size patterns are included for every motif, so with a little practice, even novices should be able to master stitching those curves. And in case you want an exact reproduction of Lose's quilts, he's included a chart of his Marble Mania fabric color names and ordering information; for a less exact rendition, simply follow the general color suggestions with your own fabric choices. Read more

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Gotta love Patrick Lose!
In a word, this book is gorgeous. Patrick Lose has a wonderful sense of color. His designs are the polar opposite of those drab, boring thimbleberries designs. His quilts are bright and uplifting. Who wouldn't be happy with one of these colorful beauties.I highly recommend this book to anyone that appreciates beautiful designs and exceptional use of color.

Colorful and Fun Projects
This book is a welcome addition to my quilt library. Quilters, if you like Moda Marbles Fabric, this book is for you. The projects are colorful and fun, and the instructions are clear and easy.Many of the quilts can becompleted in a weekend, even by new quilters. ... Read more

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Reviews (5)

First time purchaser
This was my first purchase through Amazon and I am very pleased with the promptness of the service.The condition of the Mariner's Compass book by Judy Mathieson is excellent and I am very happy to actually own it.I have taken it from our quilters library but always had to return it before I could do much with it.Now that I own it I can take my time, study it, and finally decide on which project to do.Thank you to the family in California for their help in getting this into the mail so quickly.

AMAZING
I have developed an affinity for Mariner's Compass quilts, due in part to the quilts shown in this book. I kept renewing it in the library, and finally bought it.
Excellent Primer and MUST have book
Here the author stretches to show you repeatedly how to break down what appears to be a difficult project into a very approachable project.This book is both a technique book as well as a project book.You CAN complete this project from all that is provided in this book.Read more

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That Perfect Stitch
I found this to be and excellent book. It is full of useful information, techniques and pros & cons on the use of some products.I would recommend this book for anyone who is interested in hand quilting.

Rerfect book!
Every single detail was handy and useful. It inspired me to achieve perfect results from the very beginning of any project. Simply the best in perfect hand quilting!

I liked this book
This book helped me with my quilt stitch, but there is just no way a book can really teach a person to quilt.You need to be able to see it in action.But from this and another book I bought I now know I was pulling the quilt too tight in the frame.Beyond the actual quilt stitch there were many great tips.I am glad I bought this book, but I wish my grandmother was here to teach me the actual stitch. ... Read more

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An Indispensable Book for Traditional Quilting
This book gives you accurate traditional patterns -- that is, you make templates and cut each piece separately, and then sew them all together into blocks. There is an excellent variety of patterns, and many are not well-known nowadays, so the experienced quilter need not fear that there will be nothing new to enjoy. At the same time, there is sufficient information for the absolute beginner. One of the best Quilting books ever assembled
This Dover reprint of the classic quilting book by Ruby McKim is one of the best quilting books ever written.The book describes 101 block patterns in both patchwork and applique as well as two embroidered blocks.Scattered among the patterns are eight short,well-written chapters describing how to piece, quilt and applique.Originally written in the late 1920's and early 1930's the instructions are as good as ever and Ms. McKim's writing clear and pleasant.This is an absolute steal at this price.Another gem from Dover. ... Read more

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Needleturn
The book will be invaluable as I have been to a class to learn however I was given no notes or diagrams & this book is very easy to follow with good clear diagrams

Teaches the reader ten needleturn applique techniques
In Needleturn Applique Made Easy, applique expert Robyn Pandolph features a new "Sentimental Journey" fabric collection; a six block quilt pattern (My Favorite Things) which teaches the reader ten needleturn applique techniques; and applique projects with favorite images including folk art heart wallhangings, sachets, and towel trims; pillow shams and border trims romanced with the moon and stars; a trio of nesting boxes framed with birds; and an oversized appliqued with butterflies and a curious cat. Enhanced with complete "how-to" instructions illustrated with photographs and complete design images with accurate diagrams, illustrations, and materials list, Needleturn Applique Made Easy is a thoroughly "user friendly" addition to any dedicated needlecrafter's personal reference book collection. ... Read more

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Features

• Illustrated

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Editorial Review

A riot of color and an array of extraordinary designs mark this volume as a truly innovative and exciting approach to quilt design. Concentrating on color, proportion, and scale; the power of line and shapes; and other principles of good design, Wolfrom teaches how to create quilts that are radically different from the traditional. Landscapes, geometrics, abstracts, florals--every subject yields unusual and striking results. Even those loosely based on standard quilt patterns have been interpreted in surprising new ways. The quilts illustrated (by a variety of artists) are absolutely gorgeous; the inspiration power of these alone is worth the price of admission. Read more

Reviews (5)

Reccomended by the accidental quilter
Joen Wolfrom and her friends are quilt designers and artists and if youwant to be linked into the creative zone of quilting--you've got to take alook at the quilts in this book.There is a color photo of a quilt called"The Dream" in the Visual Dance that I recognized immediately.I'm a writer and the same image has been coming to me in a short storyformat. I bet there are musicians and potters and all kinds of folks outthere that will tell you the same thing.I took a workshop in quilt designfrom Joen last March and it really encouraged me to put in all the designtime before embarking on a quilt. Just thumbing through this book andgazing at the quilts is like a graduate class in fabric design. :)mary cox

Excellent book for Quilters and Designers
Not only are the quilts (in full color!) truly spectacular, but Joen is also the best teacher of the principles of design and color I've found in the "craft" world.Thank you, Joen, for choosing to teach usthis stuff!Too often, the design and color aspects are"assumed" by the author of quilting books. An invitation to The Visual Dance.
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For Beginners
This books presents many,many simple applique projects for beginners.The instructions are easy to understand,and show the quilter how to do circles,layer applique, do points etc.The patterns are BIG, the curves are soft. Mimi Dietrich gives you 20 different applique patterns.A must for beginner appliquers,or anyone who wants simplified,easy patterns. ... Read more

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A guide to creating machine-stitched applique from realistic scenes
Creating still lifes in quilts is becoming more recognized as a fine quilt art and Margaret Cusack's Picture Your World In Applique: Creating Unique Images With Fabric is the place to turn to for instruction. Use memories and pictures from life and transform them into lovely appliqued pictures with a guide to creating machine-stitched applique from realistic scenes. From selecting pictures to cutting and stitching fabrics, Picture Your World In Applique covers all the moves.
Warm and wonderful---I love it.
This book will give you important information on work safety, image and color selection, and stitching techniques.It also tells the story of a successful artist and how she works.The book has colorful examples of her commissioned work and how she brought them to be.Margaret Cusack's images speak of the loving and supportive family that is literally part of her fiber---and artistic inspiration.I bought three copies and will probably get a few more to give as additional gifts.

Fantastic book - great projects that look terrific!
I love this book.If you're interested in this kind of art, this book will appeal to amateurs, professionals, or just folks who appreciate art in general. ... Read more

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Reviews (5)

501 4 inch blocks to choose from here!
This book gives diagrams for 501 4 inch blocks and a few examples of how to make these into quilts. The 4 inch blocks cover traditional designs such as sawtooth, friendship starand attic windows, a wide variety of floral designs, sunbonnets, block for each month of the year, holiday themes, hearts, Christmas, Easter, Santas, Halloween, trees and leaves, birds and butterflies, building blocks, ships and planes, stars, baskets, alphabet, numerals, juvenile, cats, sewing andsouthwest inspired blocks.Simple instructions are provided. Many blocks lend themselves to foundation piecing.

So much to see, can't put it away
This is a good book to get inspired. Wonderfull just to look at all the patterns, some are difficult to make. I also use it when somebody mentions a block and I don't what they mean.

501 Quilt Blocks not for the timid or new quilter
If you are into 4" blocks it is a treasury of patterns if you are an expert at applique this is for you.But if you are a beginner you might find this book a little lite on directions, for coping the block difficult. It is an excellant reference book for later ideas. ... Read more

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