Ricky Tims' Rhapsody Quilts (Paperback)

by Ricky Tims (Author)

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Product Description

Ricky Tims’ rhapsody quilts are striking medallion-style quilts that use graceful curved designs in sophisticated mirror-image arrangements. Start with a basic skeleton, then follow the ready-made designs, or add original appliqué or lush quilting. Like a musical rhapsody, the form can encompass a wide variety of themes and motifs, with the overall design maintaining focus and unity. An amazing gallery of rhapsody quilts made by Ricky Tims and many of his friends and family is packed with inspiring ideas and innovations, all variations on the basic rhapsody quilt form.  * Follow step-by-step directions or create unique new designs

* Tips on machine appliqué and quilting, including a sure-fire method for no-pin precision curved piecing

* Sumptuous gallery of inspiring Rhapsody Quilts

About the Author

Ricky Tims is an award-winning quilter, a best-selling author, an encouraging teacher, a talented musician, and a spellbinding speaker. His presentations feature live music and humor plus his own insights. He currently co-hosts the online quilting show, The Quilt Show (www.thequiltshow.com), with popular quilter Alex Anderson. He lives in Arvada, Colorado.  

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: C&T Publishing; 1st edition (October 25, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571204563
• ISBN-13: 978-1571204561
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #162,719 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Advanced sewing, January 8, 2008

By	A. KEAN "love to quilt" (livingston manor,ny,usa) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

These Quilts are indeed beautiful. But a beginner should beware. This is not a quick or easy quilt. Indeed a masterpiece. It is assumed that you have artist and color skills that are quite advanced. If you build as you go, as Ricky suggests a less experienced person might find himself mired in uncertainty. It is excellent for more experienced quilters looking for a challenge, or a very ambitious beginner. I found it facinating to see the steps involved and colors used. Ricky has amazing skills!

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ricky's best, February 16, 2008

By	Margaret Cobram (Australia) - See all my reviews

A well constructed, concise, informative book by Ricky Tims. He demonstrated through words and photos exactly how to do things. He is also somewhat amusing in his writing which makes the book less tedious and much easier to follow. His enthusiasm through the book is contagious and makes the reader want to get to work making a quilt with his method before reaching the end of the book. A truly good buy.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rhapsody Excellence, December 28, 2007

By	Lori (Augusta, ME United States) - See all my reviews

This book is the cream of the Quilt crop. I loved how Rickey shows how to easily design your own totally unique, Rhapsody quilt. If you love todays mottled batiks and hand dyed fabrics, you'll love this book as they definitely work together.
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