Customer Reviews

The Best of Baltimore Beauties, Part II: More Patterns for Album Blocks (Pt. 2)

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I was disappointed. As a new quilter, I have been looking forward to doing a Baltimore albumn quilt. The book keeps refering to previous books and lessons to learn how to use the patterns, but does not attempt to explain or assist the reader in any way. I do not own any previous books so this one leaves me cold. Not recommended for new quilters like myself.

I'm disappointed there are no color photos of quilts to show these patterns.

Elly Sienkiewicz books in the past have been absolutely fantastic. I am disappointed in that this book is a repeat except for a few patterns (7). There really is nothing new here. If I had never purchased any of her other books I would rate it a 5

This is the second book of STRICTLY Baltimore Album Applique Quilt Blocks, sized for 12 inch squares. (if you want larger squares you would have to enlarge the well defined blocks) There are about 6 pages of color displaying variations of the same and similiar simple blocks shown in the body of the book. Most of the blocks in this book are contemporary designed blocks from students of the author. However there are some complicated floral basket designs from historical Baltimore Album Quilts as well. This book is only for the experienced applique quilter who is familiar with Baltimore album Quilts - since it is primarily only patterns to choose from in making your own quilt. This book will not teach you how to make a quilt, nor how to applique etc as only earlier books by this author contain these instruction. Since I have all the authors books, I found this a delight to add to my collection.

I love the patterns in this book! There is alot of variety - roses, wreaths, vases, papercuts, etc, but almost every block refers you to Baltimore Beauties and Beyond Vol 1 to know HOW to put them together. I am an experienced quilter and love to applique, but have never tried Baltimore-type blocks. I think Vol 1 is probably the book to begin with, and The Best of Baltimore Beauties is more of a pattern resource for quilters that are Baltimore-experienced!

This is an excellent book for all fans of applique quilting. I've looked through almost all of Elly Sienkiewicz's previous books but have never yet purchased any of them. I'm glad I waited for this book. It really does contain some of the best designs by Ms. Sienkiewicz. Probably not for beginning quilters as the focus is on the patterns and not technique, but the experienced applique artist will enjoy the many challenging blocks. It's definitely a great addition to my quit library!

I found lots of patterns in this book. Great! However, all the pictures are in black and white and are taken from her other books. She tells us which OTHER books contain the instructions. In other words, buy "Baltimore Beauties and Beyond". You will get much more out of it.

Lots of great patterns for someone who loves to applique. This is not a book to teach you how, just patterns.

Although there are many patterns and pictures, none are in color and most refer the reader back to Volume 1, Lesson #.....
Good for ideas, but difficult to complete if you don't own the previous volume.

The book is a very good source of applique patterns in the Baltimore Album tradition. There is an excellent variety of categories - wreaths, basket bouquets, paper cuts, dimensional and asymmetrical designs. The table of contents has a very useful reference key for selecting designs in specific categories. This feature is helpful when looking for block designs of a specific theme for a quilt.