Customer Reviews

Amish-Inspired Quilts: Tradition with a Piece O' Cake Twist

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i ordered this volume because i love the others. it does have the usual superb directions, photos and diagrams. but, aside from two impressive small quilts, the patterns in this book really did not attract me, and i am returning it.

amish quilts are formal, 'serious' and still extremely traditional quilts. whimsy is definitely not an amish quilting trait. i think the patterns in this book are not only below the usual level of this team's output, but even somewhat insulting to the supposed inspiration of the amish quilts.

however, tastes differ. anything these women write will be useful and informative to nearly every quilter. but i would recommend one of their other titles to a quilter who isn't familiar with piece o cake.

I have to say I am a little surprised to see some negative reviews for this volume. This is a wonderful resource for the contemporary quilter-- do not expect the same traditional designs you may see elsewhere! I had to buy this book after I borrowed it from my library and kept coming back to it. I was very happy to see that although the book itself seems to be out of print and is somewhat hard to find, there are still quality suppliers that have it new at a terrific price. I prefer quilting books that are not marked up from previous users' efforts.

Directions are clear and easy to follow, as other reviewers have mentioned, and the diagrams are up to this team's usual level. Enough said. If you are familiar at all with their other titles, you know the quality of layout I am talking about.

I think it's important to remember that the quilts in this volume are "Amish-Inspired." I agree that they are not somber or serious in any sense of the word-- go elsewhere if that is what you are looking for. The designs here truly reflect modern quiltmaking's use of color, mood, and play. They make a cheerful addition to many rooms, but still fit the Amish motif that I love. I made one for a cousin's new baby and it has taken center stage in his nursery! All in all a brilliant fusion of new and old, and one that I am proud to own. 5 stars to the authors for not being afraid to bring a sense of fun design aesthetic to a traditional style!

This is my first Piece O'Cake book, and I've really enjoyed it. It's also the first time I've tried applique, and the directions are easy to follow.

I moved into a new house a year ago, and have been searching for how to decorate the huge, open basement. The walls are cream colored, and the area is HUGE! These mini quilts will draw the room together while making a fun statement using those bright colors! This is just the inspiration I needed to make the room come together.

I just took a class from Becky Goldsmith and this is the book we used. Excellent in instructions and diagrams. The photos are sharp. Many quilt patterns are included in this book.

I have not made anything from this one, but I do love looking at it. Soon. Real soon.

I love the way she takes amish and makes it modern. I love all the patterns.