3 Quilters Celebrate the 4 Seasons [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Karen Combs (Author), Joan Shay (Author), Bethany S. Reynolds (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2004

Journey through the calendar year with three top quilt designers and teachers. These special friends have designed a quilt pattern for every month and combined their diverse styles to create unique and exciting new designs. They also share fabric selection ideas, how-to sections on Stack-n-Whack and Appli-bond, and techniques and tips to use all year round. Joan Shay's designs feature her easy and popular three-dimensional Appli-bond method for creating flowers, birds, and fish. Bethany Reynolds presents several fun, new Stack-n-Whack designs -- a method that has taken the quilt world by storm. Karen Combs adds her special insight with quilts of illusion that delight the senses. From enchanting applique to dazzling patchwork, the great variety of projects offered will bring quilting excitement throughout the year.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Midwest Book Review says: 'In 3 Quilters Celebrate The 4 Seasons: By the Calendar Girls, Karen Combs, Bethany Reynolds, Joan Shay (three famous quilting professionals) collaborate to provide their specialties showcasing over a dozen quilt projects emphasizing diverse patterns and styles and approaches, providing a diversity of original styles. The color photos are wonderful embellishments.'

From the Author

Many months ago, one of us suggested we write a book together. This idea met with immediate and enthusiastic agreement. We were all seasoned authors and designers, and we were already becoming fast friends. In no time, a concept and an outline had been scribbled down on scrap paper. We knew we could do this, and we couldn't wait to get started!

After we calmed down enough to think rationally, practical concerns arose. How were we going to combine our diverse styles? Would we try to do "Appli-bonded Stack-n-Whack Quilts of Illusion?" Or would we each do our own designs, and trust the fantastic staff at the American Quilter’s Society to pull everything together? We decided to steer a middle course. We would each be responsible for the projects for 4 months, to showcase our individual areas of expertise. At the same time, we agreed to learn more about each other's techniques and incorporate them into our own designs whenever we could. Exploring the possibilities of this "cross-pollination" has been a great opportunity to stretch our design muscles. In some cases, we found we could combine techniques in a single project. For other projects, we could offer a second version of the main project, showing two different approaches to the design. And we couldn't resist the challenge of combining all our talents to make one quilt, FORGET-ME-KNOTS.

Collaborating on this book has been a new and wonderful experience for us. Each of us contributed our individual knowledge and skills, and we learned so much from each other. You will add your own unique quilt experiences as you create these projects. Our hope is that you will have as much fun making them as we had designing them for you. Perhaps you'll try one with a friend. You will strengthen your friendship as you share your skills. And remember, friendships, like quilts, are always in season!

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: American Quilter's Society; Ill edition (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574328387
• ISBN-13: 978-1574328387
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,312,232 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, April 21, 2004

By A Customer

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: 3 Quilters Celebrate the 4 Seasons (Paperback)

I am floored by the 3-D Appli-bond of Joan's quilts as it is something I have never seen before but have to say that the three ladies work well together. I have seen Optical illions and the magic stack-n-whack before but have never attempted to try them. Not often I get to learn three new techniques all in one book. So often, I purchase a book and think it is beautiful but too difficult for me to do - not this one! It is definately full of beautiful and new ideas but looks easy with all the detailed instructions.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The color photos are wonderful embellishments, May 15, 2004

By 

Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 3 Quilters Celebrate the 4 Seasons (Paperback)

In 3 Quilters Celebrate The 4 Seasons: By The Calendar Girls, Karen Combs, Bethany Reynolds, Joan Shay (three famous quilting professionals) collaborate to provide their specialties showcasing over a dozen quilt projects emphasizing diverse patterns and techniques. Quilters will delight in the fact that these three veterans have very different styles and approaches, providing a diversity of original styles. The color photos are wonderful embellishments.