An amazing storehouse of quilt patterns and techniques for hand or machine work in pieced or appliquÈ quilts. Patterns and instructions for 32 quilts plus 4 beautiful samplers.
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In addition to in-depth directions for creating 32 quilts, this volume offers excellent general instructions on all aspects of quilting, from preliminary preparations, through cutting and piecing, and on to borders, bindings, and quilting methods, plus a nice chapter on color choices. Patterns include star variations, album patch, nine-patch, and many more. Each quilt receives a full-page color photo, along with yardage and cutting charts and step-by-step construction information.
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Geometric or applique, wall hanging or wearable art, quilting is ever popular. Trying to breathe fresh life into traditional patterns, McClun and Nownes ( Quilts! Quilts! Quilts , Quilt Digest Pr., 1989 and Quilts Galore! , Quilt Digest Pr., 1990) dish up altered patterns, new color combinations, and borders. Though many of these patterns can be found elsewhere, the book rises above the mundane with a few features. Necessary adjustments to covering, yardage needed, and cutting requirements for each pattern are charted for crib through king sizes. Accompanying instructions are short, but the crisp line drawings help. The first chapter of patterns is the strongest in the book, while instructions for technique, sewing, and finishing touches fall awkwardly into later chapters. Still, this is inspirational and beautiful. Recommended for medium and large public libraries.
- Karen Ellis, Baldwin Boettcher Lib. , Humble, Tex.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
- Karen Ellis, Baldwin Boettcher Lib. , Humble, Tex.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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38 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
not for novices,
By Redgie Joy (Round Rock, TX) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Quilts, Quilts and More Quilts! (Paperback)
I have been very frustrated in making a quilt from this book. You have to flip between several different chapters to make the blocks, and too many steps are taken for granted. I have made several quilts from other books which were much easier to piece together, although they were rated as intermediate or difficult. The other reviews must be written by people who have been quilting for so many years that they know without being told what to do. The ideas for quilts are great- just find a different book to get the instructions from.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book for quilters of all levels.,
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This review is from: Quilts, Quilts and More Quilts! (Paperback)
Wonderful book with good basic step by step instructions and lovely color pictures. I refer to this book again and again.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Quilts, Quilts and More Quilts! (Paperback)
This was one of the very first quilting books I bought, and I found it extremely helpful. Even now, several years later, I still consult it for advice on basic questions. In my opinion, every quilter should own at least one book by Diana McClun and Laura Nownes.
In addition to a variety of delightful quilts (with clear detailed instructions about how to make them), it includes a sampler library with block instructions, a glossary of quilting terms, and (an unusual addition) explanations on drafting blocks. I recommend it highly.
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Quiltmakers are always on the lookout for simple, wonderful patterns, new fabric designs, and setting and border ideas in classically traditional styles. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
wide plastic ruler, bow tie fabric, sew order, adjustment strip, sashing units, triangle technique, piecing diagram, cashing strips, pieced blocks, pieced border, sashing strips, sample quilt, squares into quarters, quilt top, diagonal setting, alternate blocks, straight setting, sawtooth border, pressing surface, triangle units, muslin strips, inner border strips, straighten the edges, fabric shapes, fabric scissors Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Laura Nownes, Pine Trees, Block One, Apple Basket, Anna Venti, Block Two, Unit One, Folkart Medallion, Courthouse Square, Row House, Unit Two, Kathy Sandbach, Set One, Five Stripes, Lengthwise Backing, Pieced Buttercup, Set Three, Set Two New!
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Quiltmakers are always on the lookout for simple, wonderful patterns, new fabric designs, and setting and border ideas in classically traditional styles. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
wide plastic ruler, bow tie fabric, sew order, adjustment strip, sashing units, triangle technique, piecing diagram, cashing strips, pieced blocks, pieced border, sashing strips, sample quilt, squares into quarters, quilt top, diagonal setting, alternate blocks, straight setting, sawtooth border, pressing surface, triangle units, muslin strips, inner border strips, straighten the edges, fabric shapes, fabric scissors Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Laura Nownes, Pine Trees, Block One, Apple Basket, Anna Venti, Block Two, Unit One, Folkart Medallion, Courthouse Square, Row House, Unit Two, Kathy Sandbach, Set One, Five Stripes, Lengthwise Backing, Pieced Buttercup, Set Three, Set Two New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Star of Bethlehem (Classic Quilt Series) by Laura Nownes on page 85
- Textile Designs by Susan Meller on page 102
- Impressionist Palette - Print on Demand Edition by Gai Perry in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Fantastic Fabric Folding: Innovative Quilting Projects by Rebecca Wat in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Celebrate the Tradition with C & T Publishing: Over 70 Fabulous New Blocks, Tips & Stories from Quilting's Best by C&T Publishing on page 137, and page 138
- Block Magic, Too: Over 50 New Blocks from Squares and Rectangles by Nancy Johnson-Srebro in Back Matter
- Magical Four-Patch and Nine-Patch Quilts by Yvonne Porcella in Back Matter
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