Simply Seminole : Techniques & Designs in Quilt Making [Paperback]

Dorothy Hanisko (Author)

Book Description

Series: Test Yourself Series | Publication Date: August 11, 1997

Created by the Native Americans of southern Florida, Seminole strip piecing is based on a simple form of decorative patchwork. It is a quilting technique perfectly geared for today's tools, fabrics, and lifestyles--a technique that rewards busy quilters with magnificent results in record time. And now, with Simply Seminole, quilters who have mastered the basics can even begin designing their own unique bands! Includes 36 designs, complete with instructions and diagrams.

Editorial Reviews

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A textile artist whose principal interest is in designing bold, large-scale quilts, Hanisko was never attracted to Seminole patchwork, which she considered too time-consuming. When she realized that the pieced bands of fabric used in traditional Seminole quilting are but a small part of a larger whole, she began using this technique in her own work. Here she teaches speedy techniques of basic strip piecing and methods for incorporating finished bands into the finished quilt. This is not a project book, but Hanisko includes a catalog of Seminole designs for readers' use in their own designs. Recommended for large public libraries and technique-oriented textile collections.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 102 pages
• Publisher: Quilt Digest Press; 1 edition (August 11, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844226475
• ISBN-13: 978-0844226477
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #161,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick, Easy patterns, April 23, 1998

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[e-mail] (Carol) (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simply Seminole : Techniques & Designs in Quilt Making (Paperback)

This is a wonderful book with great fast, easy tips for making some unique quilts. Can make whole quilts out of the designs, or borders for your own quilts. I recommend it to beginners and experienced quilters

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, Easy, and Creative, June 20, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Simply Seminole : Techniques & Designs in Quilt Making (Paperback)

I had never quilted before. I didn't even know how to sew. These patterns are eay to follow and quick to make. I hated the idea of cutting out little pieces and sewing them together. With these patterns and short cuts, you don't have to do any of that. Now I love quilting. If you don't have the time to quilt, this is the book for you. You can make a quilt in a couple weekends. They're great weekend projects

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for every level, February 21, 2006

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Nora C. Montgomery (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simply Seminole : Techniques & Designs in Quilt Making (Paperback)

I saw this on Simply Quilts and was so intrigued I actually wrote to the author asking if she gave lessons. Then I got the book and found you don't need a teacher. The instructions and illustrations are absolutely so clear that a child could make this quilt. Several reviewers mentioned using these designs on borders -- thanks, I had not thought about that -- good tip. One last thing, I have a sister who refused to learn to quilt. Guess what, she is making a "Simply Seminole" quilt. Gotta love that.