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The Creative Pattern Book: Complete Patterns, Intriguing Ideas & Musings on the Creative Process

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I have always loved Judy Martin's books because they are filled with such useful, practical, and excellent information...but this book is the best one yet! Her last book, The Block Book, was extraordinary, but this one is incredible. Judy has been making and designing quilts, and writing books for many years. In this one, she tells the reader exactly how to make and design quilts from beginning to end. She not only gives instruction on the mechanics of quiltmaking, but she tells what her thought process was as she designed each one. I always wondered what designers thought as they were inspired, and now I know! She gives instructions for 12 new designs and 15 variations on these designs. The reason I especially love this book is that it isn't teaching you how to make just one quilt, it gives you instruction and knowledge to make whatever quilt you want to make. If you have an idea for a design, you'll be able to make it with these easy-to-understand instructions. It's not only for beginners, it's for anyone who wants to have an excellent foundation for quiltmaking and designing. It's takes all the mystery out of the process. She gives instructions on how to rotary cut many shapes used in quiltmaking, how to calculate yardage, and gives lots and lots of suggestions on how to personalize your quilts and much more. This book is so much fun! She also explains the reasons why her methods work. It's written in a down-to-earth friendly manner that isn't at all intimidating. She shows you exactly what to do step by step, so that there's no way you can fail. She leaves nothing out! And it is a beautifully laid out book with strikingly vivid colors. I buy this author's books <<sight unseen>> because I know that her books are always chock full of new and exciting information. If you've ever been afraid you can't make or design a quilt, you have NO excuse now. This book shows you how it's done. Now I can make my own quilts without being locked into other people's designs. I'm keeping this one right on top of my sewing table. A lot of books say they are for beginner and advanced alike, but this one really is! Thanks Judy. You've really outdone yourself this time!

The text in Judy Martin's Creative Pattern book is extremely well written and is very easy to understand. Every quilter should read the 7 Secrets of Sewing Success in this book. Judy's book inspires the quilter to have the confidence and knowledge to create a quilt. The Creative Pattern Book is a well organized book with lovely color and includes 12 patterns of quilts. Each of the 12 patterns have several variations showing details of the fabric, color and quilting. This book is one that you will use often as it has everything you want in a quilt book.

I've been a sewer for years and have just begun quilting. I've purchased several "how to" and pattern books by different authors in order to get a feel for the quilting and design process. Judy's book is THE BEST. It is very readable and all instructions are clearly written. Her tips on cutting and sewing pieces THAT FIT TOGETHER are easy and logical and make the piecing process foolproof. Her approach truly does empower a quilter. Hats off!

Finally, a quilt book that makes perfect sense! Of all the quilt books I've bought, this is the first one I sat down & actually read cover to cover. Judy Martin wrote this book in plain English & all of the questions I had were answered & understandable. This book has changed the way I quilt!

Gorgeous patterns! There are several I would like to make. Direction are very explicit and I should learn a lot from making just one of the quilts. This is the third book I've bought by Judy Martin and each one has beautiful patterns and lots of good tips and directions. Not a book for the faint of heart, but we all need a challenge every once in awhile.

I initially purchased this book to make a specific quilt. I found that I loved all the patterns in the book. The directions are clear and I feel I will use this book often. Jean Baumert

Don't be fooled by the modest cover on this book - the pages are packed with gorgeous, creative quilts broken down into fantastic user-friendly instructions! Just reading it made my fingers itch to go start picking out fabric! I especially loved the Shakespeare in the Park quilt. I will definitely be getting plenty of use out of this!

I'm pretty new at this game, so this book seems to be a bit difficult. However, the quilts are lovely and it's something to strive for. Very inspirational.

This book has beautiful patterns, but the directions given on how to put the pieces together are definitely for an advanced quilter. I would have preferred a bit more specific instruction then just a picture when trying to figure out how to put all the triangles and squares together.

This is an excellent book! The instructions are very easy to follow and the illustrations are very helpful. This is one of my favorite quilt books!