The It's Okay If You Sit On My Quilt Book [Paperback]

Mary Ellen Hopkins (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2006

Mary Ellen breaks down complex piecing into simple, easy units.

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About the Author

Mary Ellen Hopkins is a renowned quilt-maker who has authored 10 books on the subject, run a quilt shop, and taught quilt-making all over the world. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: C&T Publishing; Revised edition (October 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0929950054
• ISBN-13: 978-0929950051
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #925,234 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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63 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite quilt book!, January 5, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The It's Okay If You Sit On My Quilt Book (Paperback)

Page after page of simple-to-make quilt blocks based on strips, squares and right triangles (half squares). Strong, graphic patterns would look equally great in contemporary or country interiors; many would also adapt well to garments. Not a lot wasted on basic instruction (if you need that, look elsewhere) but plenty of inspiration. Shows you how to use graph paper to develop your own ideas and design variations.

58 of 58 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for all quilters!, August 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The It's Okay If You Sit On My Quilt Book (Paperback)

This is a classic. For anyone who loves to piece quilts, this book is a must. It contains patterns and instructions for hundreds of quilt squares, some historic, some contemporary, and in a variety of sizes and configurations. Let your mind wander as you design 2,3, or 4 block combination quilts.... I can stare at this book for hours! Hopkins has lots of good ideas, but some of her instructions leave a bit to be desired and lack the clarity that a beginner needs. But for the experienced quilter who can make half-squares in her sleep, this books is just the beginning of stunning quilts. I have often taken part of her idea and made my own designs from ideas gleaned from this wonderful book.

52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Makes quilting easy for beginners and expert quilters!, December 30, 1998

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Joy Baggish (Long Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The It's Okay If You Sit On My Quilt Book (Paperback)

Whether you are beginning your first project or have a house of fabric, Ms. Hopkins shows you how to simplify your geometry and create visually exciting quilts with minimal brain exertion. I have created several quilts that appear very intricate, but were constucted with ease following the techniques presented (from bow ties and rails to quick snowballs, etc.). I have created over 50 quilts, but I return to this techinques again and again: This is becoming my Bible for ideas! I cannot recommend it enough!