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Cut-Loose Quilts: Stack, Slice, Switch, and Sew

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This is a very good book. Her explanations are clear, and she goes step by step. You can see that if you could just think as creatively/out of the box/sideways as she does that you could make this stuff as easily as she does. I can't. So I am greatful to have something to refer to over and over as I try to make something that I really like, but can not begin to create on my own. If you need a little push to make something unusual and beautiful then this is a good book for you. I have made most of the blocks that she shows for practice so I can attest that they are all pretty easy...if you can just get your mind away from sewing 90 degree squares.

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Cut Loose Quilts is for those who are aspiring to take their creativity and art to a new level! This book helps one to create quilts that are "out of the box," and is a great first step in using your artistic intuition. Jan Mullen clearly illustrates step by step the process of choosing fabrics, designing, and constructing a quilt. She has plenty of quilt designs as examples, and always is encouraging of you to create your own. The designs are fun and funky takes on many traditional blocks, as well as the license to stray from the conventional. This is one of my most favorite books!

This book is a step off the beaten path. For those of you who want to do something DIFFERENT,fun & wimsical.Simple well illustrated instructions. Just can't keep from smiling when you see these quilts!

This is a cool, interesting , and easy to understand book. The quilts shown are amazing and I can't wait to apply the techniques to ANY quilt pattern. That's the COOL part. The techniques in this book can be used to "cut-loose" any basic quilt pattern/block. The idea of not having to be exact and totally accurate is so appleaing!!!!! Freedom to break the rules!!!! HURRAY!!! My machine awaits!!:)

I have made 2 of the Milky Wayz quilt from the book and they are so fun and easy. Jan's directions and pictures were very easy to follow. This would be a great technique for a beginner since you don't have to worry so much about matching. The best thing about Jan's method is that the cutting part (which I hate) is much shorter since your pieces are all 4"-ish or 5"-ish and so on. Plus it's fun to just cut at wacky angles and it gives your quilts a quirky fun element. Great for quilts for kids.
I can't wait to make another quilt from the book.

This is a great book for the beginner(which I am) all the way up to advanced. I love the choice of colors that Jan Mullen uses, as well as her ('ish') method. For instance in this book, no 1/4" seam allowance . . . it is 1/4ish" seam allowance. It is fun, and takes on a whole new approach on quilting, no straight lines, everything is 'askew' but ends up a straight square.

Nothing but Fun/bright quilts in here!

I have owned this book for several years and go back to it all the time for inspiration. I have about 10 quilt books and I use this one the most; the colors and patterns always give me lots of ideas, especially when I find bright and fun fabrics to start with. I also love not having to be so precise with seam allowances during block assembly.

Jan really shows you how to step outside the box. If you ever get the chance, attend one of her seminars if you like colour and attempting something new. She is a great teacher and she also likes purple.

This is an unusual quilt book. If you like symetry and order
this is not for you. I enjoyed the ideas and new techniques.
Service was good.

I like her style!

Jan Mullen is an Australian quilter who has a wonky view of regular quilts and making them fun. She calls them "Stargazey Quilts", which is also the name of her pattern company.

"Cut Loose Quilts-Stack, Slice, Switch, and Sew" really describes her style. Then she uses bright colours and unusual fabrics together. The key to her quilts is to be rule breaking. I have been a follower of her work for a while. No Quilt Police here!