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Luscious Landscapes: Simple Techniques for Dynamic Quilts

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Though this book has lovely quilts, it is very light on technique. It is more a showcase for the artists quilts. I purchased the book hoping for concise clear instructions and possibly some patterns to get started; this book has no patterns and is really light on instruction. If you enjoy looking at beautiful quilts only, then you will enjoy this book. If you are looking for something with a lot of technical info, keep looking, this is not the book for you.

This book was purchased to go along with a class I took by the author. The infomation was very helpful and allowed me to begin creating my first art quilt. Joyce takes you step by step and simplifies the process. The book is very easy to understand. I recommend this book to anyone that has a desire to try their hands at creating an art quilt.

This book explores a whole variety of ways to have fun, fun, FUN with Landscape Quilting. The directions are well written, the photos clear and understandable, and the overall context invites one to get to the fabric stash and jump right in. Okay, okay, so these quilts won't wind up on your bed. But they are a wonderful example of how to decorate your home and walls!

I found this book to be highly motivating with a wonderfully useful array of techniques explained in adequate detail. However, I would encourage anyone buying this book to consider buying Joyce's complimentary landscape book entitled, Beautifully Embellished Landscapes: 125 Tips & Techniques to Create Stunning Quilts. Together, I found these books to offer a good range of information from which to tackle my first landscape quilt.

I definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to embark on the worthwhile and highly satisfying journey into landscaping quilting as a means to express and enrich your soul.

I've had this book for a while now and have almost finished my first landscape quilt and I can credit Joyce Becker for getting me started. Of course the book doesn't have patterns like another review stated, however after reading this book you will find that there shouldn't be patterns other than a beautiful photo that you have and want to make into a quilt. Also for some that have a problem understanding any parts of this book there is a DVD available from Joyce Becker on how to make landscape quilts. I have all of her books and the DVD and the landscape quilt I'm almost finished making is turning out great. With a little of your own imagination and this book you'll be able to create a stunning landscape quilt.

I bought this book for a class with the author. It is a great book and I loved making the landscapes in the class. I would recommend to anyone who loves to do landscapes or wants to learn the making of landscapes.
S.Rooker, Palm Desert, CA

Joyce has such a friendly yet professional approach to her lessons. I like the way she arranges the chapters in a logical sequence. Great photography, too. There's something for most anyone interested in landscape quilting here. As a machine embroidery instructor, I can appreciate the creativity and work put into this book.

With so many textile art books out there, I can't believe my luck in getting what I am convinced is the best of the lot. Her directions are easy and very well illustrated. I can do this! Oh, and such delicious techniques. My head is spinning!

Joyce Becker has organized this book so well that one can follow step-by-step directions to make a landscape quilt to be proud of. She is a great teacher, and I love taking my own pictures and making the landscapes with many different fabrics and techniques.

HAD GOTTEN THIS BOOK AT LIBRARY AND MY CAR LEAKED AND RUINED THE BOOK. PURCHASED A USED COPY FOR HALF THE PRICE, AS USED BOOK,AND IT WAS NEW LOOKING AND THE LIBRARY HAD NO PROMBLEM TAKING IT AS AN EXCHAINE..THANKYOU