Crazy Quilts by Machine [Paperback]

J Marsha Michler (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 10, 2000

Create a Breathtaking Heirloom

Known for their lavish embellishment, bold colors, and refined composition, crazy quilts are Victoriana at its best. Crazy quilts are traditionally pieced and embellished with hand methods, but now you - regardless of your skill level - have an all-in-one resource for creating crazy quilts solely by machine or by combining hand and machine methods. Besides providing four machine piecing and patching methods, this lavishly illustrated volume includes:

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  An encyclopedia of machine embellishments suitable for any machine that will do straight and zigzag stitches
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  Complete instructions for 20 original, unique crazy quilted projects
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  Designs for bed, wall, and children's quilts, throws, table covers and pillows
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  Full-size templates

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (July 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873418271
• ISBN-13: 978-0873418270
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #152,579 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

J. Marsha Michler (http://www.jmarshamichler.com, on Facebook as J Marsha Michler) is author of books on crazy quilting, jewelry and knitting. She has written articles for magazines and has won awards for her crazy quilts. She actively pursues various needlearts, jewelry, spinning, graphic design, photography. She also gardens, builds stone walls, travels and enjoys sushi with her husband. She is an active member of Embroiderer's Guild of America, Society of S. Maine Craftsmen, and other organizations. From Appleton, Wisconsin, she now lives in the beautiful foothills of Southern Maine U.S.A.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book-- terrific for crazy quilt ideas, projects, August 31, 2000

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"pokeybolton" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Crazy Quilts by Machine (Paperback)

This is a fantastic book. Whether you hand or machine embroider your crazy quilts, it has terrific ideas for cq projects and techniques. Get it and you wont be disappointed.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Crazy quilter's delight, November 13, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Crazy Quilts by Machine (Paperback)

This book shows several different techniques on making crazy quilts. Lots of coloured photos and the instructions are easy to follow. I would have liked the author to have gone into more detail regarding sandwiching and quilting techniques for crazy quilts. Still, this book is worth adding to your collection.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't stop crazy quilting now, October 18, 2006

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Georgia Giacobbe (Haines, AK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Crazy Quilts by Machine (Paperback)

I had already begun crazy quilting by machine before purchasing this book, but frustrated in how to expand on just a plain zigzag machine. I ordered this book and have been closely pouring over it ever since. The encyclopedia of machine stitches was not as full as I anticipated but nevertheless informative. Just carefully looking over the beautifully illustrated projects provides inspiration for many projects to come. Ms. Michler also provides many useful patterns. This book confirmed I was headed in the right direction with machine crazy quilting, and I discovered ways to fulfill some of my own ideas and to do things I thought not possible on a machine. It turned out to be the perfect book for me.