Vintage-Style Quilts: 25 Step-by-Step Patchwork and Quilting Projects [Paperback]

Ms. Flora Roberts (Author), Gloria Nicol (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2004

Vintage-Style Quilts, from Creative Arts & Crafts, shows the reader how to use both vintage fabrics and new fabrics to re-create an old world look in quilting designs. Whether choosing a vintage washed flax, a faded floral cotton, or a contemporary damask, old and new fabrics can be used separately or in tandem to achieve comforting quilt patterns. The combination of muted colors, soft feel of vintage fabrics, and classic designs help the reader create decorating magic, whether sewing by hand or by machine.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Recapture the beauty and charm of times past. Vintage-Style Quilts, from Creative Arts & Crafts, shows the reader how to use both vintage fabrics and new fabrics to re-create an old world look in quilting designs. Whether choosing a vintage washed flax, a faded floral cotton, or a contemporary damask, old and new fabrics can be used separately or in tandem to achieve comforting quilt patterns. The combination of muted colors, soft feel of vintage fabrics, and classic designs help the reader create decorating magic, whether sewing by hand or by machine.

About the Author

Flora Roberts is a fabric designer specializing in vintage textile designs for the home and family. She is a recent graduate from London’s Royal College of Art.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Creative Arts & Crafts; First edition (April 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580111726
• ISBN-13: 978-1580111720
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,177,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A selection of attractive projects, and nostalgic feel., November 21, 2004

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Kotori (Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vintage-Style Quilts: 25 Step-by-Step Patchwork and Quilting Projects (Paperback)

What delightful vintage fabrics the author has!

Containing only 4 actual quilts, all of which are very simple and tasteful, the book mainly comprises using quilting for small projects.
There are 5 cushions and covers, very attractive projects using a variety of old fabrics combined with new, and loads of things in Household Linen - a variety of bags, table runners & tablecloths, and a hot water bottle cover.

Every project turns out beautifully, but not all of them are terribly useful. It depends on your focus. If you can be bothered, I note a lot of people like to make these sorts of little fiddlies and gift them.

I was very interested in the quilted pattern for the placemats - a delightful traditional japanese style.

There is a separate section for Gifts and Decorations containing yet more fiddly bags, and oddly enough, a garland. It's a row of fabric flags - cute but weird.
Additionally, there is a template for every project in the back of the book.

My feelings? I would have been disappointed to have purchased this book hoping for quilting inspiration or how-to's.

Purchase, being aware that it mostly comprises smaller projects than bedspread quilts, and most designs will not look as perfect without the old world fabrics employed by the author.

Still, a lovely book to browse through, and an inspiration to gather your own vintage fabric repertoire.
Kotori '2004

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and beautiful projects, April 11, 2006

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T. Parker (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vintage-Style Quilts: 25 Step-by-Step Patchwork and Quilting Projects (Paperback)

I liked the variety of smaller projects in this book - easy to understand and follow even for beginners. Also, no need for a real long attention span for many of these, as they are pretty quick to put together. I made the clothespin bag without the lining and it turned out great.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for lovers of vintage material., April 28, 2008

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K. Lowe (Memphis, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vintage-Style Quilts: 25 Step-by-Step Patchwork and Quilting Projects (Paperback)

This has so many great patterns that I can't decide which one to make first. I'm leaning toward the pin cushion or the seat cushions for hard wood chairs. I also love the floral overnight bag. After reading this book cover to cover, I am inspired to scour the flea market for the perfect vintage fabric to make these items.