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The Simple Joys of Quilting: 30 Timeless Quilt Projects (That Patchwork Place)

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This book is well-writen and organized. Not only are all of the projects tempting but the stories that the authors include with each quilt are just delightful to read.

I would consider myself an intermidiate skill quilter and found this book within my capabilities and very inspiring.

Excellent color photos and color pictures are included for each step of the instructions.

What makes this book really special and well worth owning are the personal stories that make each quilt mean more.

Happy Quilting!

Written with clear instructions so that a beginner can be successful (even showing which way to press the seams), this books spends the first 10 pages teaching the basics of quilting. Six chapters follow, containing 30 quilt patterns total. The chapters are divided by the shapes or techniques used to make those particular quilts. The book wraps up with a section on finishing quilts. The authors have included some interesting stories about the development of each quilt that give you more a feel of taking a class from the authors rather than just reading their book.

You won't find extremely complex patterns here and for some that may be a drawback, but the designs are pleasing and at times look deceptively intricate. Cheerful primary colors dominate these quilts, though now and then you find a purple or brown quilt, and a few of them include just a touch of simple applique. Even though I usually choose to make my quilts from more of an earth-tone palette, I feel that these quilts are well-balanced in color and design and the authors have done a good job of making them pleasing to the eye. At least their presentation draws me in, whether I would duplicate their color choices or not.

If you want to work with curved seams, set-in seams, intricate piecing or heirloom-style applique you can look elsewhere. But here you will find classic quilt styles, presented with concise instructions, in pleasing colors and layouts for the beginning to intermediate quilter, or for the expert quilter who wants to take a break from some of the more challenging projects. I have recently cleaned out several books from my quilting library that have sat for years without being used. This book is staying put.

I really liked several of the patterns in this book. I tend to like patterns that are somewhat simple, but are put together in a way that grabs your eye and is not boring.

I love this book. Just looking at the pictures of the quilts is a mind dessert. I love to quilt and live to quilt and this books is a joy for me. I encourage everyone to buy this book. It's just wonderful.

Book was received in excellent condition. Very quick turn around. Pleased with the book and this seller.