Ruth's sought-after techniques for original pieced design. Includes curved seams, insets, multiple angles, Z seams, puzzle seams, and much more!"
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83 of 84 people found the following review helpful:
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The best primer on seams...,
By smithr@gene.com (San Francisco) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Piecing: Expanding the Basics (Paperback)
Really, the best primer I've seen on curved & angled seams. Even includes a review of basic straight seams. Ruth's a great technical writer and instills confidence that you can achieve her results (and you really can). Would make a great gift for the quilter who wants to branch out into more complex seamwork. Thanks Ruth B!!
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I'd give it 6 if I could...,
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This is a book that stands alone. I was reluctant to purchase it because it only had 2 reviews, but all I can say is WOW! The sheer artistry alone is worth the price of the book. I cannot explain in words the beauty and life, as well as likeness of the subject, that the pieces in this book depict. I have not yet been able to use the techniques as I have just purchased it and am a beginning quilter as well. There is no doubt, however, that it will be nothing less than everything you need to know about expanding the basics of piecing. I am highly confident this book will teach me so much. Even if I weren't planning on quilting, which I am, I would still buy this book for its aesthetics.
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I borrowed this book from the library after seeing a quilt my aunt made after attending a class taught by Ruth Mcdowell. Ruth is an amazingly talented artist, and for her to even compile and explain her techniques to us...wow! I can honestly say that I am overwhelmed and more nervous than even to try and learn how to piece like she does. But the book is definitely inspiring and one I can look at over and over again. The book is set up in such a way to be a step-by-step, hands on guide. The quilts featured in the book are fabulous and mind-boggling. This book is not for beginners to sew from, but for quilters to dream from!
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The vast majority of traditional quilt blocks are geometric designs, usually symmetrical and usually assembled with straight seams. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Expanding the Basics, Technical Skills, Muir Woods, Broken Dishes, Horn Pond, Designing Original Piecing, Log Cabin, White Baneberry New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
The vast majority of traditional quilt blocks are geometric designs, usually symmetrical and usually assembled with straight seams. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Expanding the Basics, Technical Skills, Muir Woods, Broken Dishes, Horn Pond, Designing Original Piecing, Log Cabin, White Baneberry New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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