The Crazy Quilt Handbook [Paperback]

Judith Montano (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1987

Create your own crazy quilt heirlooms with Judith Montano's contemporary methods. This classic Victorian look is easy to achieve with her tips on techniques, design, and contemporary applications. Detailed instructions on stitches and a wide variety of decorative details make it fun to sew quilts, wall hangings, pendants, and unique garments - more than 50 stunning examples are pictured in beautiful color. Complete patterns and instructions are included for 10 easy-to-make projects.

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About the Author

Judith Baker Montano is a world-renowned author, designer, fiber artist, teacher, and lecturer. Judith resides in California and Colorado. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: C&T Publishing (January 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0914881051
• ISBN-13: 978-0914881056
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #750,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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147 of 148 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jam-packed with great info & ideas!, February 6, 2002

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Mary Chrapliwy (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Crazy Quilt Handbook, Revised 2nd Edition (Paperback)

I have quilted in the past, but I have never made a crazy quilt. I was interested, so I purchased this slim 80 page book from Amazon. It is a large format (magazine-size) book. I didn't expect to learn much in 80 pages, but this slim volume packs a lot of information. There are a few pages devoted to the history of crazy quilting, showing some made in the 1800s that look like they were made yesterday -- yes everyone, our work will probably outlive us as well. Then there areas devoted to getting started (fabric selection, texture, balance), the basic how to regarding crazy quilting (including how to build on the foundation & piecing), problem solving, trims & finally embelishment. There are also 12 step-by-step projects with complete instructions and full size pattern drawings for you to trace and use for the projects.

This is a super book for crazy quilting! I feel like I could confidently start one today. This book was a great purchase.

66 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic inspiration to start crazy quilting!, November 20, 1996

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This review is from: The Crazy Quilt Handbook (Paperback)

Judy gives lots of tips for techniques, designs and decorative details. Patterns are included for many small projects to get you started, including bags, belts, and wall hangings.This book will inspire you to create your own contemporary crazy quilts.

37 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Crazy Quilt Handbook, 2nd Ed., July 29, 2005

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Ruth D. Gray (Clarence, New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Crazy Quilt Handbook, Revised 2nd Edition (Paperback)

Crazy quilt books by Judith Baker Montana are always welcome in my quilt library, and this second edition proved to be an exceptional choice. There are always new techniques to be learned, and new variations of embroidery stitches and designs. Once again this author has provided inspiration for making more and more crazy quilts. The photographs of flowers are excellent and suggestions for making smaller items instead of large quilts are challenging me into a different direction.