At Home with Thimbleberries Quilts: A Collection of 25 Country Quilts and Decorative Accessories [Paperback]

Lynette Jensen (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 1999

What's all the buzz about Thimbleberries quilts? One look through the pages of this book and you'll discover why everybody loves Lynette Jensen's projects.

Wide variety of projects--pick from 25 wall to bed-size quilts and decorative accessories for the home (bet you can't make just one!)

Warm and cozy contry style in your own quilts

Fast techniques with terrific results--the secrets are in Lynette's streamlined rotary-cutting, quick-piecing, and fusible appliqué techniques.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Absolutely fabulous! Lynette Jensen opens her heart and home in this delightful book. Inspiring photographs, stories, and beautiful quilts with excellent tips and instructions make this book a must-have! Snuggle up and enjoy--you are in for a wonderful treat!"--Alex Anderson, quilter, author, and host of "Simply Quilts," on Home & Garden Television

"You'll feel like a guest in Lynette Jensen's home the moment you begin to page through these heart-warming projects, large and small. Every quilt displays Lynette's talented personal touch. You'll love the sewing tips in each chapter and the secion on Lynette's own "Thimbleberries Look" that shows how you can achieve the same distinctive style in your own quilts."--Marianne Fons, author and co-host of the public television show "Sew Many Quilts," and executive editor of Sew Many Quilts magazine

About the Author

Lynette Jensen created Thimbleberries, Inc., in 1989 to publish her own designs, patterns, and books for quilts and quilted accessories. Drawing on her training in interior design and more than 20 years of quiltmaking experience, she creates four immensely popular lines of cotton calicoes and flannels each year for RJR Fashion Fabrics. Lynette travels nationally and internationally, teaching, speaking, and conducting workshops at quilt shops and guilds. She has also appeared on the television shows "simply Quilts" and "Quilting for the '90's."

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (April 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875969844
• ISBN-13: 978-0875969848
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Country But Not Too Cute, August 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: At Home with Thimbleberries Quilts: A Collection of 25 Country Quilts and Decorative Accessories (Paperback)

I love to buy quilt books, perhaps it's an addiction. This is one of the few books I will read over, again and again. There is a real warmth to her colors and her quilts, without being too cute (like Debbie Mum). I could even make one of these quilts for my 18 year old son without complaints. Even if you don't quilt, I think you would enjoy seeing how she incorporates her quilts into her decor. If you do quilt, even better! Your only dilemma will be in trying to decide which quilt to make first.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for both novice and more advanced quilters, November 19, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: At Home with Thimbleberries Quilts: A Collection of 25 Country Quilts and Decorative Accessories (Hardcover)

Excellent instructions along with beautiful sample pictures add up to a well-rounded book for all quilters. Lots of projects from the simple to more advanced, small to large. Good info on use of color, pattern, etc. A great reference area on basic quilt construction from cutting (rotary) to binding. I have made several projects already and am very pleased with the book. Lynette also includes a section on decorating your home with your quilts.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book for not only quilts but decorating too, June 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: At Home with Thimbleberries Quilts: A Collection of 25 Country Quilts and Decorative Accessories (Paperback)

The quilts in this book are fun to make and display around the house. Lynette's choice of colors are warm and inviting. I enjoyed seeing how she used quilts in her decorating scheme. This book is more than just instructional it is fun to read and browse through again and again