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Church Banner Designs: 72 Unique Ideas Using Calico, Batik & Other Cotton Prints

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I wish I had seen the other reviews before I bought this book. As stated by others, there is no use of color other than on the cover. You would think a book subtitled using calico, batik and other prints would show the use of these materials but it does not. I too am a quilter and wanted to see the use of quilting techniques adapted to religious banner design but the simplistic designs of this book did not seem very creative. Nine of the designs are simply a cross design centered on a blank field. At least 20 others are words of phrases with either a stripe or a simple leaf applique in the background.

Well I have never written a review before but I just have to comment on this one. Don't waste your money! This book has a beautiful and colorful cover - but the inside is all black and white. The designs are very child-like - almost like a child's coloring book. The author thought it would be sufficient to describe how she made the banners - and we are left to use our imagination for design ideas. I'm a pretty creative person - but this book is totally uninspiring. I have never bothered to write a review before - nor have I returned a book to Amazon before - but this one is going back immediately.

I was excited to get this book as the cover seemed really inviting and nice. After receiving this book, I found that this book lacked a lot of design patterns. There is no color inside, patterns are very simplistic and lacking in design. I was especially disappointed because I was looking for a design for a wedding banner for my sons wedding and there was no section even designated for this category. The inside patterns were so plain that it did not inspire my creative side. I am an experienced quilter and was just disappointed that this book fell so flat.

I was hoping that this book would take my banners to the next level - by using quilting material and maybe some quilting designs. Instead, There were some drawings - but no pictures of any completed quilts using the calicos. I paid for the book and I am going to keep it - but only to use some of the images. Next time - use some pictures!

An inspirational book using a wide variety of fabrics to create church banners and other hangings. Easy to follow directions.