Quick Country Quilting: Over 80 Projects Featuring Easy, Timesaving Techniques [Paperback]

Debbie Mumm (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1992

You really can make a quilt in less than a week! 300,000 copies in print.

Quick Country Quilting is--

Fast! Easy! Fun! Debbie Mumm's tried-and-true methods for quick cutting, quick piecing and quick appliqué create great-looking results in no time. Step-by-step directions and over 600 diagrams guarantee that every project will be a success. You'll enjoy making wall quilts, holiday decorations, pillows, baby accessories and more to give as gifts or keep for yourself!

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

With the rising popularity of quilting, there is a demand for both inspirational and instructional quilting books. Here, Mumm sets aside needle for pen to advocate her techniques and designs. Promoting the use of a rotary cutter and mat over scissors, she tries to simplify cutting and assembly. The designs are fresh and cute, but the dimensions are for wall display only. Conversions for enlarging patterns are tucked away in the introduction. The terminology used and other assumptions make this book a little complicated for a beginner, despite the author's tables of instructions and other shortcuts. Though the designs may be inspirational, the instructions are still complicated. A supplementary purchase for large public libraries only.
- Karen Ellis, Victoria P . L . , Tex.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

"Its thorough instructions are written in a friendly, personal style that makes it almost seem as if a good teacher is right there helping you every step of the way!"--Bonnie Leman, Executive Editor, Quilter's Newsletter Magazine

"Quick Country Quilting is truly a delightful book. Debbie Mumm's patterns are a treat I give myself. I love making them and giving them to friends."--Doreen Speckman, Quiltmaker and Teacher

"Extra features like her Sew Smart hints and Troubleshooting tips give the novice quiltmaker the extra nudge to keep going 'til the project is completed."--Karen O'Dowd, Editorial Director, Lady's Circle Patchwork Quilts

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875967418
• ISBN-13: 978-0875967417
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #285,786 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For do-not-have-time quilters, it's inspirational and easy, June 26, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Quick Country Quilting: Over 80 Projects Featuring Easy, Timesaving Techniques (Paperback)

For working women with very little recreational time available, this book truly inspires you to WANT to quilt.

For young and inexperienced quilters, it's truly easy to follow, with great tips and ideas. I've just started quilting to alleviate my stress levels. The suggested patterns and time saving advice have started a whole process of lateral thinking where I can now generate my own concepts and patterns. It has enhanced my creativity tremendously and is just what the doctor ordered.

I've bought Quick Country Quilting and More Quick Country Quilting. I have found that they are ideal for situations in teaching others how to quilt because it's so easy follow. What ever your style, the patterns would fullfil everyone's taste!

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Easy Quilting, October 22, 2001

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Belle "belle3" (Toney, AL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quick Country Quilting: Over 80 Projects Featuring Easy, Timesaving Techniques (Paperback)

This book makes an excellent addition to any quilting library. It covers applique', tea dying, fabric selection, rotary cutting, and provides 10 tried and true quilting timesavers. Helpful hints for projects are sprinkled throughout the book.

All of the projects include clear, concise instructions and illustrations. The projects provide exact amounts of fabric to pre-buy. The illustrations in the book are very helpful and really motivate one to experiment.

This book truly takes the fear out of quiltmaking and you can easily do this as a beginner. All you need is the desire to sew the multitude of provided projects. I've made four of the projects out of the book with no difficulties and in a very short period of time.

Honestly, my greatest challenge with the book has been selecting the project to start on. There's just so darn many good ones.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick Country Quilting, August 29, 2001

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Terri Kramer (Riverdale, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quick Country Quilting: Over 80 Projects Featuring Easy, Timesaving Techniques (Paperback)

This was the first quilting book that I purchased as a first time quilter. What a great book!!! I would highly recommend this book to anyone just starting out, since the quilts are set up as smaller more managable wall hangings. Debbie's rotary cutting method is simple understand and clearly explained. I'm definately looking forward to purchasing more of her books.