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Easy Pieces: Creative Color Play With Two Simple Quilt Blocks

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Margaret Miller is at her best in this book! The blocks are so easy to make and you end up with a lot of time to play. I was amazed at how many different looks you can get with the same blocks - it just depends on how you arrange them. I'll make more of these quilts!

This book has been inspirational to me. I am now in the process of designing my own "Easy Pieces" quilt. The concept of using only triangles and wedges and then cutting the 6" block from the sewn pieces is so simple even I, a beginner quilter, could figure it out. The color and pattern possibilities seem to be endless and the results are startling. I have to finish up a boring hexagon quilt before I allow myself to start my Easy Pieces quilt, but I know exactly what I am going to do and have purchased the fabrics already. WOW"

If you are really looking to expand your horizons in quilting then this is the book for you. She takes you beyond your comfort zone and demands that you take a closer look at how you view color, light and motion on the flat field that quilters work with. I love and own all her books and appreciate the push she gives to my mind!

I bought this book to learn more about designing quilts. Margaret Miller encourages the reader to play with two basic geometric shapes. This frees up the beginner from being overwhelmed by complicated construction techniques and able to play with quilt design. The quilts selected for inclusion in this volume also have a great deal of motion built into the design, so it gives the reader a chance to study how this is done. If you want to learn more about design, color, and motion of quilts--this is an excellent resource. Color examples that are my favorites include Marty Kutz's "Fall Frost" (pg. 60),Grace Crocker's "Quilt Virus"(pg. 66), Maureen Roy's "Sisters"(pg. 100), and Nancy Meyer's "The Inside Story."(pg. 51). All of the examples in this book are contemporary style quilts. mary cox the accidental quilter

Margaret Miller's book is filled with incredible creativity. She guides the reader to just let the juices flow and not to be afraid to try whatever "the reader" feels will work. No intimidation, no stress. First time quilters need not be afraid to give it a shot. Every quilt is a piece of art!! I'll own all of her books soon!

I first became aware of Margaret Miller while watching an episode of "Simply Quilts." She demonstrated her Easy Pieces method, and I was mesmerized. I ordered the book, and I haven't put it down since. She is a genius with color and design, and her methods are easy enough for a novice quilter. This book is a must-have!

You have so many possibilities with these 2 blocks....what a great book with good directions. It's fun to do as a group.

This book has clear instructions on how to cut and make the blocks and from there on the possibilities are endless. I love the whole concept and the clear directions she gives for basic colour schemes and for variations. I immediately got out my fabrics and arranged them by colour from lights to darks and I can't wait to get started. I love the idea of optical illusions and colour play with quilts and this is a simple way to start but the final result looks far from simple. I love this book because it teaches me something new, gives me lots of ideas and I can guarantee you won't see your own quilt repeated anywhere. With these ideas every quilt will be unique.

The book Easy Pieces: Creative Color Play With Two Simple Quilt Blocks arrived within a week and was in excellent condition. I was the only student arriving with "Easy Pieces" when taking Margaret Miller's quilting workshop so I had an advantage in understanding her techniques. Nice having the book shipped before expected. ME