Customer Reviews

Stained Glass Applique: The Simple Fused Way

5 star:		(0)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This book contains instructions on how to created a stained glass quilt by cutting the lead-look fabric in one piece, then fusing the colored "glass" pieces to the back of it. You do sew the layers together after piecing, but the majority of the work is either glue or fusible web. As mentioned in the previous review, the quilts are small: the largest quilt measurement is 26 1/2 inches (and it's comprised of 4 repeats of a 7 inch square block with a border).

However, the author uses quilting terminology. It's recommended that you "true" the fabric before cutting, without actually telling you what this means (it means you need to make sure the folded fabric is absolutely straight by pulling out some of the crosswise threads to establish the original grainline). You're also told to bind the quilt, "using your favorite technique." If you haven't done quilt binding before, this is not exactly helpful.

I do like the majority of the patterns [they're mostly scenic or floral in design (mountains and sunflowers) but there's also a fish pattern, a bird pattern and a rooster pattern]. If you're looking for an abstract "stained glass window" pattern (diamonds or geometrics), it's not in here, but the patterns are nice, and it's a decent book if you know the ins and outs of quilting. For someone who has never sewn before, I imagine it would be somewhat baffling in areas.

This book is for those who prefer to create a lead applique rather than use bias tape. If that is your preference, or think it might be, the instructions are good and the patterns pretty basic. Pieces are small and not terribly complicated so could be good for a beginner in this technique. A couple of the patterns are of interest but for the most part they are not special.

I wasn't thrilled with this book. It shows how to do stained glass using black background not using the bias method. It is a nice book just not what I had expected...

This book should be called Wall hangings--NO full sized quilts. Some beautiful patterns, some quite odd.