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A Thimbleberries Housewarming: 22 Projects for Quilters

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This is the third book I've bought by Lynette Jensen and it is my favorite. Not only does she give patterns for earth toned, home warming projects--she gives tips on how to display each quilt to its full potential in your home. I'm a beginning quilter with limited time and appreciate Lynette's clear, step by step method. She numbers each step--so if I need to stop in the middle of a project--I don't get lost when I go back to it. Also, her directions for rotary cutting are logical and fit the size of standard fabric. I hate cutting out odd size pieces for a pattern and the author does not make me do this. Whenever possible the dimensions fit cutting right across the fabric as it comes off the bolt. The sidebars have helpful suggestions and amusing stories. The color plates of the projects are clear and large enough to refer to when making a quilt. There are projects for wall hangings,lap quilts, bed quilts and even a table runner(a sunflower theme), a Christmas Stocking, and a shower curtain(nine patch). My favorites in this book are: Oak Leaf Basket(wall hanging--pieced and large applique--I'm going to make this one for my home--but I can see it in a mountain cabin too), Hide Away (small wall hanging of a bird house), Star Patch (small wallhanging--24" square of a star surrounded with minature nine patch. I may use this pattern for a large central square in a Saturday Sampler I'm working on), Little Red House (a small quilt with a pieced house that doesn't look too complicated for me),and Cherry Basket(I must have this for my bed! It's a variation on the flower basket--but has cherries instead. I will probably use fall colors instead of her spring colors although the spring colors are lovely.) I actually love every quilt in this book, but these are my favorites and the ones I'll try to make.

Lynette Jensen is known for her warm and inviting designs, and of all her books, I believe this one is great for beginner's who want to put a quick slash of color and warmth in their homes on a budget. With Housewarming, she teaches us how to make simple, traditional quilted projects for every room in our homes (including a shower curtain for the bathroom!), and every season. Each project has step-by-step directions and a side bar with decorating tips that relate directly to the project being discussed. There are also inspirational messages dispersed throughout on how you can create a welcome and inviting tone with quilts in your home. Her directions are precise, written in simple and easy-to-follow language that doesn't confuse beginners the way most books do. She also has an illustrated reference guide in the back that covers quilting basics relatively well.

My favorites: (I really love them all!): Folk Art Flowers. a 22-inch wallhanging with its pretty mixture of blue, gold, red and green prints; Tulips, a 30 x 40 inch wallhanging and a true gardener's delight!; Star Patch a 24-inch square wallhanging in brillant gold, red, beige and black prints (my personal favorite!); and Hearts in the Corner, a 17-inch square reminiscent of Victorian times.

Yes, I love the overall theme of the book: How to make your home a welcome and inviting haven year round by decorating with quilts... but I REALLY love that this is a perfect quilting premier for beginners!

5 Stars. Enjoy!

This Thimbleberries book is a must. The book contains over 140 pages of easy detailed instructions to make the beginner quilter a success. Each of the 22 projects are easy for beginners and intermediate quilters. Pillows, table runners, place mats, wall hangings and quilts for every room. Motifs include apples, pumpkins, oak leaves, baskets, mittens and more. Try these projects and your friends and family will think you a genious.

This book is wonderful! Full of great patterns in all sizes. A little bit of applique in the usual Thimbleberries style. Great smaller projects that will look wonderful when completed! I enjoy this book as much as her older ones!

Quilts in wonderful warm colors for the entire house. The items are constructed of Thimbleberries fabrics designed by Lynette Jensen. There are projects of all sizes and abilities with great instructions. The construction is easy and fun to do. In the fall it great to have a new book with interesting quilt related items for the whole family using many types of fabrics, cottons, flannels and plaids. The photographs will help you to find endless ways to warm your house.

I bought is for a quilter friend of mine and she is very happy with it.

I love Thimbleberries quilts.
I had to replace the book I lost in a flood.

A wonderful book with easy to follow directions and a variety of things to make. There is a quilt for every level of quilter.