Favorite Redwork Designs [Paperback]

Betty Alderman (Author), Shelley L Hawkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1999

Inspired by the popular embroidered redwork quilts of the early part of the century, Betty Alderman, a well-known collector and designer, brings a fresh, updated look to this timeless favorite with garden-themed and other new designs. Illustrations and patterns guide you through making a quilt with designs inspired by botanical prints. The traceable patterns can be used for embroidery, applique, quilting, or wearable art projects. AUTHORBIO: Betty's designs culminate from a background beginning with a fine arts education at Syracuse University, ownership of a yarn shop where she also designed needlepoint canvases, to the buying and selling of antique quilts while she was living in central Ohio. Her inspiration is derived from her past knowledge, her continued enthusiasm, and current research for her quilt pattern business, Betty Alderman Designs. REVIEW: Betty brings a fresh, garden-theme look to the current embroidered quilt revival! The traceable patterns can be used for embroidery, applique, or quilting. Illustrations help guide you in choosing a quilt: the Birds And The Bees quilt with a garden chair, birdhouse, birdbath, and bee skep; or Sunbonnet Sues growing flowers and winning a first prize, among others.

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About the Author

Betty Alderman has been designing patterns for quilts since 1992. With a background in fine arts and a lifelong love of sewing, quilt designing seems to suit her perfectly. She markets her patterns under the name Betty Alderman Designs. In addition to teaching at guilds around the country, Betty is a quilt collector. She enjoys speaking about her antique quilts, imparting interseting facts and stories about her collection. When she is not busy with her quilt design business or traveling to a teaching engagement, Betty is at home with her husband, Fred. While they will testify that the New York summers are delightful, Betty and Fred try to enjoy a little sunshine during the winter months by traveling south in their motor home.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: American Quilter's Society (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157432733X
• ISBN-13: 978-1574327335
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #907,567 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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70 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Favorite Redwork Designs, April 5, 2000

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A fresh approach to an old idea.

Betty Aldermans' designs are updated and fresh, not the dour old penny square designs of yesterday. Her book contains 80+ designs and clear, complete, and easy-to-follow instructions for making eight projects. But that is just the beginning. The botanical, gardening, and small bird and animal designs lend themselves easily to mixing and creating your own original. The teacups and teapots are terrific. Best of all, Sunbonnet Sue finally received the facelift she so desperately needed. Alphabet Sue is just perfect for child's quilt. Sue with a tennis racquet is precious. I never thought I'd see Sue at a Xerox machine--definitely not your grandma's Sue.

If you're looking for a fresh approach to redwork, this book is for you.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Designs, February 17, 2006

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Betty's redwork instructions are clear and well written, with tips to make your project beautiful. She includes a wide range of designs to choose from. Designs are well drawn and easy to work from. Beautiful!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous patterns, May 1, 2009

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I received this book and 3 days later was making a baby quilt. It turned out great and the new mom to be loved it.