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The Secrets of Elemental Quilting: Innovative Quilting Designs plus Trapunto Tips & Tricks Paperback – September 1, 2006

by Karen McTavish (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 24 customer reviews
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About the Author

Karen McTavish is an internationally recognized quilter and teacher who has won more than 50 awards and has been featured on HGTV's Simply Quilts and PBS's Quilt Central. She is the author of Mastering the Art of McTavishing and Whitework Quilting. She lives in Duluth, Minnesota.
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 112 pages
  • Publisher: On-Word Bound Books; Pap/DVD edition (September 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0974470627
  • ISBN-13: 978-0974470627
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.3 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,029,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsKaren McTavish is always great.
By Michelle on January 7, 2007
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This book is more of a sequel to Whitework Quilting that is now out of print. The book itself is more scrolls and designs than any information, but the DVD that comes with it is fantastic. It covers the how to from the Whitework Quilting book and more. Can't wait for her next book to come out.
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5.0 out of 5 starsYet another wonderful book from Karen Mctavish
By Sadie Raffenbeul on February 6, 2007
Format: Paperback
Karen Mctavish has done it yet again. She never seems to let me down with her easy to follow instructions, and her books are always inspiration for me when I need ideas for another project. A+++++++
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5.0 out of 5 starsElemental quilting made easy with Karen's details
By Lil Red on October 29, 2007
Format: Paperback
Karen McTavish is great at presenting her "Secrets of Elemental Quilting" in a detailed, but easy to understand book. You will enjoy reading about her ideas for machine quilting designs and may even want to try some of them out.
Another great thing about her book is the DVD that is included. You can watch the DVD and actually see highlights of the detailed processes she describes in her book.
Even if you never plan to make a show quilt, you will still be enthralled by the techniques she presents in her book and DVD.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Secrets of Elemental Quilting
By Joanne Morrissey on January 11, 2007
Format: Paperback
I just love this book, very informative for long arm quilters.
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5.0 out of 5 starslove the book
By Anita M. Roberts on January 17, 2008
Format: Paperback
Karen McTavish is a wonderful quilter. I love everything she does. The book gives all kinds of ideas and she shares here wonderful techniques. I hope to own all of her books. The are a great addition to my quilt book collection.
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5.0 out of 5 starsT's Review
By TGambino on August 21, 2011
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This is a very informative and delightful book. I especially liked the CD with Karen McTavish's demonstrations. Her quilting is fascinating and I have been a fan for some time. I am very thrilled to have this excellent reference manual and will put it to much use.
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent Samples
By Maggie H on August 6, 2013
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The book has patterns you can follow but also tells you how to do your own. Wonderful learning tool. Well written. Understandable. I had it spiral bound so it'll open flat without breaking the spine.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Secrets of Elemental Quilting: Innovative Quilting Designs Plus Trapunto Tips & Tricks
By Hat Lady on September 4, 2012
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This book and a sister book "Quilting for Show" are detailed in beautiful pictures. The video that comes with each one is very good. Anyone that quilts would enjoy this "Secrets of Elemental Quilting". And before long trying her or his hand at this. These books were bought at Amazon.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

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Published 4 months ago by S. R.
4.0 out of 5 starsI love Karen's work

I love Karen's work. This book is not for beginners, but is so inspiring. and the back of the book had just what I was hoping for in a "how to."

Published 8 months ago by Leona VanLeeuwen
5.0 out of 5 starsKaren McTavish is a wonderful teacher and quilter.

Love, Love, Love Karen's style of quilting & own many of her books and dvds. This one is a great one to have on hand.

Published 20 months ago by Margie Campbell
5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book.

Another great book by Karen McTavish.

Published 20 months ago by nanr
2.0 out of 5 starsSo disappointing to me

I must have gotten it confused with another of her books. If one wants to do trapunto or designs that look too much alike, like the trapunto, one would like this book. Read more

Published on April 19, 2014 by Marcia in TX.
3.0 out of 5 starsShe did like it and wants a replacement

Ordered for wife's birthday. Book arrived and three months later are basement flooded and ruined the book. She did like it and wants a replacement.

Published on October 13, 2013 by Cisco 2005
5.0 out of 5 starsA treasure trove on paper

Great source of fantastic pattern for a whole cloth quilt !Wonderful hints and so helpfull ,too.Very easy to follow instructions .

Published on September 15, 2013 by Marga Andresen-Gransow
5.0 out of 5 starsBeautiful quilting!

This is the second book I bought from this author and I wasn't disappointed. She has more designs and inspires me to practice, practice, practice!!!

Published on August 21, 2013 by janice white
5.0 out of 5 starsBeautiful techniques!

Karen mctavish is an amazing and inspiring free motion quilter. I love the examples and explanations that inspire me to better my technique.

Published on June 17, 2013 by momsbusy
5.0 out of 5 starsLove McTavish

This book has a CD in it and it is quite informative. The directions are concise and easily followed. One that would be good for any quilter's library.

Published on May 19, 2013 by memef

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