Mini Quilts from Traditional Designs [Paperback]

Adele Corcoran (Author), Caroline Wilkinson (Author), Penny Brown (Illustrator), Sandra Lousada (Photographer)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Small quilts are a viable alternative for today's busy quiltmaker living in cramped quarters, who can use finished projects as lap quilts, crib quilts, or wall hangings. The 17 skillfully adapted projects range from a stunning Mariner's Compass quilt to applique projects like the Pennsylvania Wreath to the familiar Double Irish Chain and Trip Around the World quilts. Five Amish and Mennonite patterns reflect the background of Pennsylvania native Corcoran. Directions for each project include a full-page color photograph, background information on the pattern, a materials list, complete instructions, full-size templates, and finishing directions. Each is rated for skill level from beginner to advanced. This is an excellent choice for any quilting collection.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Miniature quilts continue to be popular because of their unique advantages; a small quilt can serve as a model for a larger work, improve sewing skills, and take risks with color and design that would not be possible or practical in a larger piece. This wonderful collection of 17 quilts is based on favorite classics; floral, applique, and art deco designs create lap, crib, cot, and wall hangings. All contain diagrams, photos, and watercolor sketches. Ratings are shown for beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. This particularly varied and rich collection is sure to have broad appeal for all quilters and craftspeople. Iva Freeman --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806913231
• ISBN-13: 978-0806913230
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 9.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,456,249 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good coverage of miniature quilting basics, July 1, 1998

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This review is from: Mini Quilts from Traditional Designs (Hardcover)

This book features quilts as described in the above review. There are simple and challenging projects. All the projects show a completed quilt top which feature a range of colour themes, with an emphasis on bold contrasts and strong colours. There is an introduction covering the basics of piecing and quilting as well as quick sew methods.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars --Worth checking out--, April 20, 2006

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Judith Miller (Bluemont, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mini Quilts from Traditional Designs (Paperback)

MINI QUILTS gives directions for making the small quilts that are used for wall hangings. Most of the quilts are smaller than 36 inches by 36 inches.

The book is divided into 7 chapters. Techniques, Traditional Quilts, Applique Quilts, Amish & Mennonite Quilts, Scrap Quilts, Templates and Quilting Patterns. These chapters give the directions for making 17 different quilts.

The instructions are good and I really liked the various design and color combinations of the quilts. The skill levels are varied, but this is a good way to try out small projects and get a taste of the many designs shown in the book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mini Quilts from Traditional Design - used, March 10, 2010

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Janet White "Wisconsin crafter and bookworm" (Neenah, WI, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mini Quilts from Traditional Designs (Hardcover)

This used book was delivered on time and in perfect condition. It has plenty of attractive designs that are scaled down for shorter projects for those who don't want to make another large quilt. I made Pennsylvania Wreath, an applique project, but plan on trying a few others now that this one is completed. Nice size to handle with full color illustrations. Great value.