Laurel Burch Quilts: Kindred Creatures [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Laurel Burch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2001

Join celebrated artist Laurel Burch in the infinite realm of her imagination, where myths come alive and kindred spirits connect. Laurel's graphic signature style translates beautifully into quilts you'll love making for yourself and for others. 12 quilt projects including fun designs like Mariah Moonbeam and Friend, Feline Fairies, Folkloric Flutter-bye, and Dog Tales; Use all your favorite techniques - applique, embroidery, fabric painting, stamping, stenciling, and more - or try fusible applique for a fast finish! Secrets and shortcuts for creating the right look with tips on fabric choices, paint, and techniques

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The many devoted fans of Laurel Burch's art are drawn to her whimsical creatures rendered in richly saturated colors. In Laurel Burch Quilts: Kindred Creatures, the artist's followers will find 12 projects based on her endearing, instantly recognizable designs. Most of the projects are wall hangings (though there's also a picture frame and a bed cover) and most rely on fused and machine-stitched appliqué, along with occasional fabric painting. Complete, enlargeable patterns are given for each design; however, directions are quite sketchy and beginners are told to consult introductory guides. But Burch devotees who just can't get enough should enjoy these designs, which of course can be adapted to various media other than fabric. --Amy Handy

About the Author

Laurel Burch is known worldwide for her paintings, ceramics, and jewelry depicting images including animals and flowers. Now, for the first time, her designs have been interpreted as quilts. Laurel lives in Northern California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: C&T Publishing; 1st edition (December 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571201602
• ISBN-13: 978-1571201607
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #264,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pattern Pullout make it great, March 27, 2002

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This review is from: Laurel Burch Quilts: Kindred Creatures (Paperback)

The greatest thing about this book is that it has pullout patterns in it so that you can start your project right away. One of the reviews said there is nothing new in the book and that you can use the felines book. But, you'd literally have to draw all your own applique patterns. this book is for quilters, not just Burch fanatics. The other part that really hooked me was all the great embellishment ideas for finishing the quilt off. i'm about halfway through making my quilt and I can't wait to start the embellishment. Great book.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bold and colorful quilts, December 1, 2002

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Robert Holland "quiltchannel.com" (Decatur, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Laurel Burch Quilts: Kindred Creatures (Paperback)

Like Mary Engelbreit, Laurel Burch has a distinctive and immediately recognizable artistic style. I got familiar with her work when picking out whimsical ceramic cat earrings for my wife's birthdays or other occasions, and always felt cheered by the bright color and fanciful forms of her artistic universe. As with anything this assertive and unique, you can tire of it, but somehow you can always come back to Laurel Burch and recapture the magic you felt when you first encountered her. It's a delight, then, to see her expand her artistic media into fabric with this book, Kindred Creatures. Mythical, magical horses, dogs, cats, birds, and butterflies gather in myriad combinations to form these breathtaking designs. As you might expect, Laurel doesn't limit her effects to fabric alone. These quilts are appliquéd and embellished with paint, fabric stamps, wire, and any other material that comes to hand. Despite the very clear and detailed instructions, there is lots of room for individual expression as you work on these quilts. This isn't a book of pastels or tea-dyes but a bright, bold excursion into a fantastic dream world.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Laurel Burch Style, June 7, 2004

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Rebecca Haden (Fayetteville, AR) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Laurel Burch Quilts: Kindred Creatures (Paperback)

This inspiring book has excellent, clear patterns and directions that allow quilters to recreate the beautiful designs exactly. It also has suggestions that allow -- and indeed encourage -- you to use your own ideas. The instructions use a lot of fusing, painting, machine quilting, and even no-sew project ideas, so that you can get good results with speed. There are also ideas for beading and other extra embellishments. In short, the book offers maximum flexibility.
Projects focus on Laurel Burch's dynamic animal designs, with horses, cats, dogs, butterflies, birds, and bold flowers. There are wallhangings, bed quilts, and more, and the designs can be easily mixed and matched.
The general instructions are good and clear with attractive photographs. I think some previous quilting experience would help make these projects successful, but non-quilters might enjoy them too.
Laurel Burch fans will enjoy the book, even if they never make any of the projects.