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Kaffe Fassett's Country Garden Quilts

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Although my taste can differ wildly from his, I never tire of looking at Kaffe Fassett's designs and getting a peek at how his mind works. I have all of his books, and this latest strikes me as a return to some of his strongest ideas. His multi-layered wall-of-color quilts are amazing. You think about color differently after seeing them (even if you think about color a lot). Old familiar pieced patterns have the power to surprise, when interpreted by Fassett.

As always, Brandon Mably and Liza Prior Lucy make beautiful contributions to this collection, and there is a beautiful quilt by newcomer (to KF's books) Jane Brocket. Fassett has an excellent eye for others' work, too.

The newest in the Kaffe Fassett book line is a new standard of color, vibrancy, and pure delight. When the phrase eye candy came into vogue, it must have been first said about the wonderful colorful interpretations Kaffe gives to the old art form of quilting, making it fresh and new. I found that having new contributors to the book makes it even more approachable. I can do it, too!! With his deceptively simple patterns, and somewhat crazy color and print variations, everything is possible.

It's another winner from Kaffe Fassett! Like a garden, the variety of quilt patterns and luscious fabrics featured in this book are sure to inspire quilt artists of every skill level. Although I do not quilt (yet), I have learned to look at color in a different way with each of Kaffe's books. It is a feast for the senses! I especially enjoyed Jane Brocket's description of the creative process that went into the design of her "Allotment Quilt."

This book is like a good husband ;) Seriously, it's such a pleasure to always come back to this book. It's like coming home after a long day and cuddling up with your husband on the couch under your favorite quilt! This book is one of my favorite "comfort books" with beautiful quilt patterns and designs.
You just can't get a better one than this & that's why I say this book is like a good husband because they're rare and comforting!

Kaffe Fassett's Country Garden Quilts: 20 Designs from Rowan for Patchwork and Quilting is nothing short of eye candy!

Each time I purchase one of Kaffee Fassett's books, I'm sure he can't outdo any of his previous offerings. Wrong! This is a sumptuous collection of quilts designed by Liza Prior Lucy, Betsy Rickles, Roberta Horton, Pauline Smith, Mary Mashuta, Brandon Mably, Sally Davis, Jane Brocket, and of course, Kaffee.

The photography is unparalleled. Each of the 20 eye-popping quilts is photographed twice, and contains piecing diagrams, templates, instructions, and technical tips. The photographs alone will both inspire and encourage you.

Another winner, Kaffe! Thanks.

I have all of Kaffe Fassett's books and love his fabric however, I don't think this particular book is a good example of his work. He appears to showcase his fabric and has forgotten good design. After paging through the book numerous times I have to say some of the quilts are just plain awful. The Allottment quilt takes the prize for the ugliest. If you want large pieces of his fabric in a quilt, forget about piecing. Make a whole quilt. Kaffe needs to go back to the design board.

I love anything Kaffe Fassett. I bought this book and then went on the internet to try to find a pre-cut fabric package to make one of the quilts. I did find a choice of fabric packages to make several of the quilts in the book. There are even packages available to make the quilt on the front of the book. The patterns are simple, but it is the fabric choices that really make the difference. If you are interested in trying the use of bright, bold fabric, this is a great choice.

This is yet another wonderful book from Kaffe. It is a delight to read and to see the fabulous photography of these quilts. The magic is in the exciting fabrics and the way they have been combined in these quilts. The assembly of the quilts is of a moderate to easy degree of difficulty. The quilts have to be relatively simple in construction, so that they work with the vivid colors of the fabrics. It is relatively straight forward to construct these quilts for someone who has some knowledge in patchwork. A very inspirational and delightful book. Well illustrated. When is the next one coming out?

I've just developed a taste for Kaffe's fabrics. This book is just the perfect way to focus them. The designs are one step up from simple as only a true artist can do. The simplicity of the designs let the fabrics sing. This is a great book for quilters and fabric lovers!

this book has beautiful photography, is well written & easy to read & understand the instructions