Curves in Motion. Quilt Designs & Techniques [Paperback]

Judy Dales (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2010

Working with the exercises and graceful curves in this instructive guide will help readers transform a sketch into a pattern for curved seamed piecing. Note: The printing quality in this copy may vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages. Note: The printing quality in this copy may vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 162 pages
• Publisher: C&T Publishing, Inc. (April 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571200525
• ISBN-13: 978-1571200525
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #401,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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84 of 85 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Hands-down Authority on Curves!, November 1, 2000

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Cindy Williams (Otto, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Curves in Motion. Quilt Designs & Techniques (Paperback)

I'm impressed!! And it takes a lot to impress me! As a teacher of traditional quilts made using today's methods, this book took me to a new level: out of traditional mode and into the "art quilt" contemporary mode. I was searching for something new to sink my teeth into and Curves in Motion was it. Absolutely wonderful photos of Judy's work as well as that of her students (It's a brave author who shows that her students work can come out looking as good as her own. Showing her students' work proves that her methods work!). The book has detailed instructions on how to cut those curves so they'll fit, and how to stitch them so they'll lay flat! Not an easy task for most quilters but Judy's instructions make how to do it crystal clear. I find the book very inspirational. I personally own over 900 quilting books and enjoy reading and re-reading them. This is a book I go back to often. It is inspiration for the soul! I give extensive hand-outs for my classes with lots of graphics as well as written instruction. But when it comes to teaching curves, I save myself a lot of time and effort and just have the students purchase Curves in Motion. Judy is, in my opinion, the hands-down authority on curves. Now - I just wish I could get my hands on her stash!

26 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirating and Instructive--Destined to be a Classic!, May 4, 2000

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Gloria Hansen (NJ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Curves in Motion. Quilt Designs & Techniques (Paperback)

This gorgeous, informative book is destined to be a classic. There are many breathtaking, brilliant-color quilts featuring curved lines to inspire the reader. More importantly, there is a wealth of information detailing how to create a quilt using curves. Everything from design concepts to construction is covered. The author also includes five lovely projects. This book makes a wonderful addition to any quiltmaker's library, and I highly recommend it.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Way to Learn, April 23, 2000

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Trish (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Curves in Motion. Quilt Designs & Techniques (Paperback)

It is amazing to see the designs that Judy Dales comes up with from curved seams. Besides the inspiration in this book, the instructions for making the curves are the best. Even though my first sewing interest was clothing construction, I don't remember anyone explaining how to use registration marks in such an easy-to-understand way. Ms. Dales gives a fairly simple project, and then the sky's the limit for your own design whims. Great book - highly recommended.