Q Is for Quilt [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Diana McClun (Author), Laura Nownes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2011

Take a private quilting class and sharpen your quilt making skills with two beloved instructors, Diana McClun and Laura Nownes. Diana and Laura's creative quilt projects help familiarize you with successively more complex techniques. 19 bright, cheery projects made with traditional blocks such as Nine Patch, Square-in-a-Square, and Houses; Start with simple blocks and techniques and proceed to more challenging designs; Techniques include strip piecing, half-square triangles, applique, and more-with complete instructions; Choose fabrics and supplies with confidence; Includes a gallery of student work to further inspire your creativity as leaders

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About the Author

Diana McClun & Laura Nownes are known worldwide of today's quilting revival. They are the co-authors of several classic books on quilt making and have appeared frequently on HGTV's Simply Quilts. Diana lives in Walnut Creek, California, and Laura resides in Pleasant Hill, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: C&T Publishing; illustrated edition edition (February 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571201815
• ISBN-13: 978-1571201812
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #554,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars cheery color, February 19, 2003

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Leslie Fitzgerald (Hollister, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Q Is for Quilt (Paperback)

A cheerful book which lives up to the promise of its cover, while it could be used by an absolute beginner. The projects are repetitve of a few simple ideas. What lifts this from the ordinary is the inspiring advice/instruction to make a few extra blocks and use a design wall to pick and arrange for maximum effect. Each of the complete projects include color harmony suggestions that are fresh and inviting. Also, here is a gallery of quilts completed by students, using the patterns from this book. What fabulous ideas ! Each is shown as a whole, and with enlarged details. I think it's a great way to envision what you might accomplish working through one (or more) of the patterns in the book.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful, September 4, 2005

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Carolyn Degroot "hapiquilter" (DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Q Is for Quilt (Paperback)

Fun book, great ideas and techniques. Well laid out and just plain fun to look at. I'd reccomend for any level quilter.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I really really love this book, March 9, 2008

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Wendy D. Gordon (Perth Western Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Q Is for Quilt (Paperback)

I have been a dressmaker for years and having been looking for insperation to makes some quilts for grandchildren. this book is so well written and illustrated and is very inspirational. I would recommend it to anyone, from beginners to experienced. Love it.