Customer Reviews

An Encyclopedia of Crazy Quilt Stitches and Motifs

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This book was exactly what I was looking for, it teaches you many different basic stitches and then later in the book combines them together to make great looking designs. It also has a small section on embroidering with ribbons which is really nice. It shows you how to make flowers, birds and even a spider web with a spider attached. If you haven't done much embroidery and are looking for a book to show you how to get started this is the one for you. Happy Quilting.

I had finished piecing my first crazy quilt and only knew about two embroidery stitches with which to embellish it...of all the books that said they were "the one" I chose this one, and it was PERFECT. Each stitch, no matter how complex, is broken down into simple stitches and explained, so not only did I add feather stitches, I made vines and flowers and butterflies! This book is perfect for the beginner who wants her project to look like she's not a beginner!

It shows in colorful detail, over 100 stitches used for the typical crazy quilt. The instructions are easy to read, and easy to learn. I recommend it for all beginning Crazy Quilters.

Calling this an encyclopedia is like calling a child's ABC primer a dictionary. There are few color pictures, the stitches are uninspired, the price is too high for what you get and there are much better and more complete books available.

I love to get ideas from the first few pages that show all the stitches in one place. I've learned lots of new stitches that have looked great. The drawings make it easier to see where the needle should go. I wasn't disappointed.

the motifs, embellishments and stitches were great but for the price I felt quite let down with the inside of the book.

it would have been nice to see more.

there have been other books with a lot more work and color but cheaper than this book

but great cover! please dont be offended

this book, An Encyclopedia of Crazy Quilt Stitches and Motifs, was very useful and
informative for my current needlepoint project which included crazy quilt stitches
as an overlay. the color photos allowed you to see the application of each stitch.
the pages of illustration were easy to follow. i am very pleased to own this book for
my stitching library.

robin king
memphis tennessee

I bought this book first, and keep buying other ones that may be better. Don't! The Encyclopedia of Crazy Quilt Stitches is perfect, and I use it the most. It actually gives details rather than assuming you already have an idea of how to embroider. This book has all the basics, and is perfect for beginners or people like me, who forgot how. Once you get the hang of embroidery, you can create many variations just using one stitch. I wish it were spiral bound so the pages would stay open. If you are looking for a basic stitch guide, with complete easy to follow instructions--this one is for you.

This book is great for beginner Crazy Quilters and embroiderers. Easy to follow diagrams and lots of ideas. Inspiring pictures. Good stitch refresher for everyone.

i bought this book as a gift for a friend. i have one of my own and enjoy it so much i knew she would like it also.