Creative Tucks And Textures: For Quilts And Embroidery [Paperback]

Jennie Rayment (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 2004

New in paperback, this bestselling book from a popular author is a practical but inspirational book on fabric manipulation techniques. These simple, quick techniques are great for quilters, giving a range of fascinating textural effects, many of them pioneered by the author, Jennie Rayment, who teaches extensively in the UK and the USA. A book for all those interested in quilts, it also includes techniques that can be used by embroiderers. The author's work is noted for the use of monochrome calico, although flashes of inspirational colour make this a must for all textilers.

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Jennie Rayment is internationally known for her quick, simple and inventive techniques with manipulated fabric. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 127 pages
• Publisher: Quilters Resource; First Edition edition (October 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1889682403
• ISBN-13: 978-1889682402
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #426,546 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simplifies beauty, August 7, 2009

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Sandra Collins "Sandy" (Sequim, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Tucks And Textures: For Quilts And Embroidery (Paperback)

I loved the look on the cover of this book, so took a chance on purchasing it. I am so glad I did. When the book came, I was really busy, so I just put it on the shelf "for later". "For later" turned in to more than a year. When I finally found it on the shelf, I thought "Why did I buy this? It is much too hard for me". but then I started reading, and soon was so enthralled with the process that I read it from cover to cover, then headed for the quilting room. I chose the fabric, kept the book opened on the table, and made a beautiful small quilt! I have since made larger ones, using the same techniques, and have not had any problem at all with them. I had some scrap fabric that I didn't think I would ever be able to use, and shazam! I took a few pleats here, a fold there, a tuck somewhere else. Then I headed to the charity shop and found some old picture frames for $1. Put the "art" into the frames, added good backing and hanging devices, and gave them as gifts. Everyone RAVED about their gift, and they all want more, which they aren't getting from me, but I DID give them the name of the book and author! I LOVE this book!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative Tucks And Textures: For Quilts And Embroidery, March 5, 2009

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Janet P. "Janet P." (Ann Arbor, Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Creative Tucks And Textures: For Quilts And Embroidery (Paperback)

I love everything Jennie Rayment has published. She gives you enough pictures with her descriptions of procedures so that you can reproduce her designs. She's a wonderful storyteller which adds an entertaining personal touch that is not usually found in 'How To' books. I enjoy all of Jennie's books and hope she puts another one together pretty soon. Although, I have been kept pretty busy with my last purchase, I anxiously anticipate more.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good read for all crafters., June 20, 2011

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This review is from: Creative Tucks And Textures: For Quilts And Embroidery (Paperback)

I found this book easy to read and follow. The author wrote in a style for both British and American readers. I have ordered another book by this author.