Ricky Tims' Convergence Quilts: Mysterious, Magical, Easy, and Fun [Paperback]

Ricky Tims (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

Make magic with Ricky Tims! new technique! 4 projects and lots of inspiration.

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About the Author

Ricky Tims is known to the quilting world as an award-winning quilter, an encouraging teacher, and a talented speaker and muscian. He lives in Arvada, CO.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: C&T Publishing (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157120217X
• ISBN-13: 978-1571202178
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,725 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > Humor & Entertainment > Puzzles & Games > Magic

More About the Author

Ricky Tims successfully blends two diverse passions into one very unique and interesting career. Thousands who have heard his music affirm his skills as a pianist, composer, and producer. His success as a quilter is equally significant. He is known in the international world of quilting as an enthusiastic and encouraging teacher, an award-winning quilter, and a talented and spellbinding speaker. His innovative and entertaining presentations feature live music and humor combined with scholarly insights and wisdom. His quilts have been displayed worldwide, and are highly regarded as excellent examples of contemporary quilts with traditional appeal. He is currently the co-host of The Quilt Show, an internet-based show for quilters that also features Alex Anderson, C&T Publishing author and former host of HGTV's Simply Quilts. Ricky began designing and making quilts in 1991. In 2002, he was selected as one of "The Thirty Most Distinguished Quilters in the World." He maintains an international schedule of teaching and speaking engagements, presents Ricky Tims' Super Quilt Seminars in select cities throughout the United States, and holds week-long retreats in La Veta, a tiny mountain town located in south-central Colorado. He and life partner Justin Shults own Tims Art Quilt Studio and Gallery, a space dedicated to promoting quilting as art. Ricky is passionate about quilting, and is delighted to share his experience and enthusiasm with quilters of every level of expertise. He is challenged by creativity in all forms, and encourages individuals to cultivate self-expression, reach for the unreachable, and believe in the impossible. Quilting is a relatively new interest compared to Ricky's lifelong passion for music. He began formal music lessons at the age of three. He is a pianist, conductor, composer, arranger, music producer, and performing artist. Tims' music is neither classical, new age, pop, nor world, and yet it could fall under any of those classifications. Sacred Age, Ricky's newest recording, was released in January 2006. The album project, featuring solo piano infused with Native American instruments, string orchestra, and vocal orchestrations, was created to suggest the beauty, majesty, and spirit of the Spanish Peaks region of southern Colorado. Tims' music has wide appeal for a diverse audience and has been described as "George Winston meets Carlos Nakai meets Yanni." Visit Ricky's website at www.rickytims.com.

Customer Reviews

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must-Have for Any Quilt Lover!, April 7, 2005

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Bradonna K. Myers (Las Vegas, NV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ricky Tims' Convergence Quilts: Mysterious, Magical, Easy, and Fun (Paperback)

Although I'm not really into "art" quilts, this book is totally awesome! The quilts are beautiful, and Ricky's hilarious writing style is worth the price of admission alone. The techniques are thoroughly explained, and detailed photos accompany each step. I was amazed at what you can accomplish with one small piece of fabric! I have over 500 quilting books, and this is one of my favorites. You definitely won't regret buying this one!

47 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, June 18, 2004

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S. Olander (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ricky Tims' Convergence Quilts: Mysterious, Magical, Easy, and Fun (Paperback)

This book is eye candy. The technique is fun, fast, exciting, and easy to do as long as you are paying attention. It is also forgiving if you make a wrong cut.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST for every quilter`, April 1, 2005

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Jennie E. Mcfarling "magkeep2" (Escondido, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ricky Tims' Convergence Quilts: Mysterious, Magical, Easy, and Fun (Paperback)

This is a fabulous book. The results of each quilt is a surprise. It is now my favorite type of quilt to explore. Every quilter should try this technique at least once. The book is easy and Ricky is very specific on the areas where you need to be casual and then areas that are to be very specific. LOVE IT, LOVE IT!. For the new and experienced quilter. Batiks are perfect for this style.