Quilts for Baby: Easy As ABC (Paperback)

by Ursula Golisz Reikes (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Piece a beautiful quilt top for a favorite baby in four hours or less! Learn to make 11 super-easy quilts, using fun, colorful fabrics and novelty prints.

• Construct many old-time favorite blocks, including an easy adaptation of Attic Windows--no previous quilting experience required

• Yardage and cutting charts, plus complete instructions, make assembly a breeze

• Enjoy a color-splashed gallery of 18 different quilt photos, which will inspire you to use bold, bright colors and patterns

About the Author
Hometown: Ivins, Utah

Of her wildly popular baby quilt books, Ursula Reikes says, "They’re written for those busy people who want to make something special but don’t have a lot of time to invest in the process." Along with her position as technical editor at Martingale & Company, where she edits books on quiltmaking and knitting, Ursula is the author of two other bestselling That Patchwork Place books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: That Patchwork Place (November 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564770419
• ISBN-13: 978-1564770417
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #244,880 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Beginners, March 12, 2000

By A Customer

When I couldn't get into a quilting class, I bought this book and was delighted with how clear and simple the instructions were. I've made two quilts out of this book without one real lesson on quilting. Think beyond the juvenile prints to use these patterns for other types of quilts or wall hangings. I think it is a great place to start.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginners and fast., October 3, 2002

By	Carolyn (Hudson, NH USA) - See all my reviews

I've been quilting blocks from kits (pre-cut pieces) and having fun. I was nervous starting a quilt on my own. These patterns are fun and only look difficult. The "Windows in the Attic" is my favorite. I can complete a quilt top from this book in about 6 hours (cutting and piecing) and look forward to the quilting. Great for beginners or anyone who wants professional results quickly. Low stress - just follow the directions. Great for your collection.

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beginners and Inspirational, December 31, 2003

By	Bridget Forestcats "norwegies" (Montclair, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This book triumphs in providing excellent patterns that are stimulating for the beginning quilter. The uniqueness of this book is that it demonstrates how to incorporate children's topic fabrics into traditional blocks. Its marrying the traditional patterns of quilting while including the new colors and fabrics available today.
The directions are clearly written with illustration that anyone walking off the street could successfully accomplish making a baby quilt that will be very pleasing.
I have used this book as the primer for teaching a class of first time grandmothers new to sewing to each make a quilt for their grandchild in a weekend. It would be a lovely gift from a pregnant daughter to her own mother.
What person wouldn't love to find a baby quilt that their grandmother made just for them?