Cozy Modern Quilts: 23 Easy Pieced Projects to Bust Your Stash [Paperback]

Kim Schaefer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 16, 2009

Modern doesn't have to be hard-edged. Make a soft statement with statement with these irresistibly cozy, contemporary quilts built from simple squares and rectangles.

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Review

Its not always easy to find quilt patterns suitable for contemporary décor or men's office's but this book fills that bill. Lots of crisp, geometric patterns made from simple squares and rectangles have great visual impact. The 23 projects include wall and lap quilts, table runners, and place mats. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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In this book, you will find a collection of scrappy, pieced projects to decorate your home. There are lap quilts, wall quilts, table runners, and placemats. All of the projects are made from just two simple shapes--the square and the rectangle--with no tricky measurements or stretchy bias edges. Whether you are a beginning or a seasoned quilter who wants something quick and easy, there are projects suitable for your skill level. Although I am known best for my appliqué designs, I started out doing pieced quilts, which I still love. Piecing is really the foundation of all quiltmaking, an integral building block to more advanced skills. The designs are basic and very versatile. The patterns adapt easily to your style preference, whether it be classic and traditional or more contemporary. Your color and fabric choices will determine your particular style. Most of my quilts are very scrappy; in general, the more fabrics I use, the more I like the quilt. Although the quilts are scrappy, they are not completely unplanned. Many of the quilts offer a great opportunity to utilize your stash. However, I must confess--I do buy "scraps." If I don't have enough of what I want for a particular project, I buy it.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: C&T Publishing (November 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571206221
• ISBN-13: 978-1571206220
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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65 of 67 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Quilter, December 16, 2009

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Lynde E. May "New Quilter" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cozy Modern Quilts: 23 Easy Pieced Projects to Bust Your Stash (Paperback)

As a novice quilter, I looked long and hard for a book with projects that didn't require tons of knowledge but would still be stunning when complete. This book was the answer I was looking for! Super simple piecing techniques, beautiful & unique designs, clear and complete directions- this book has it all. If you're a beginning quilter hoping to decorate your house, make someone a holiday gift to remember or just wanting to try something new, this is the book for you!

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Purchase!, January 6, 2010

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G. Trinko "cute&crafty" (Brookfield, WI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cozy Modern Quilts: 23 Easy Pieced Projects to Bust Your Stash (Paperback)

A great book! The instructions and illustrations are clear and very easy to follow. The quilts turn out beautiful and are not difficult to make. This book is ideal for both begining and experienced quilters! I highly recommend it.
Cute&crafty

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice variety of patterns, February 15, 2010

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C. Brown (Castle Rock, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cozy Modern Quilts: 23 Easy Pieced Projects to Bust Your Stash (Paperback)

It's not always easy to find quilt patterns suitable for contemporary décor or men's offices but this book fills that bill. Lots of crisp, geometric patterns made from simple squares and rectangles have great visual impact. The 23 projects include wall and lap quilts, table runners, and place mats.