Tradition with a Twist: Variations on Your Favorite Quilts (Paperback)

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Amazon.com Review

Putting a new spin on time-tested quilt methods, this book shows that today's tools and techniques--namely the rotary cutter and cutting mat, which greatly facilitate the strip-piecing approach--can ease the labor intensity of many traditional patterns, yet yield equally beautiful results. Trip Around the World, Sunshine and Shadow, Nine Patch, and more are dissected into logical, streamlined strip sets that still require precision but demand far less time and painstaking care than the old methods. --Amy Handy

Product Description

Blanche Young and Darlene Young Stone introduce the reader to the basics of working with fabric to create strip sets to easily construct magnificent quilts. The streamlined techniques were developed to use the tools available today. The new methods and the variety of quilts will tempt quiltmakers of all abilities.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: C&T Publishing (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571200029
• ISBN-13: 978-1571200020
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #75,007 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

124 of 125 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Creative quilting, July 31, 2001

By A Customer

I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the patterns in this book. I love the Bloomin' Ninepatch. It is my favorite pattern in the book. The possibilities for today's quilter to experiment with fabric on this quilt are incredible. The directions are clear and precise.

My only problem with this book, and the reason I gave it three stars, is due to the fact that the writers/quilters cut the fabric requirements soooo close that a simple miswhack could result in not having enough fabric to finish your quilt. I have been qulting for 20 years and I had to piece a 4 1/2 inch square, I ran so close. The frugal quilter should have not problems, but the novice or creative quilter should buy a little more of each fabric that is called for just to be sure to have enough,, especially if you are using fabric that does not measure full 45 inch width.

The quilts are beautiful and definitely worth making. They inspired me to think beyond colors I normally use. The book is definitely one I will keep and use again and again.

60 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Make exquisite looking quilts with strips!, October 5, 1999

By	R. Rubens "lawyerquilter" (Atlanta, Georgia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an excellent book for a new or experienced quilter who wants to make a fantastic, complicated looking quilt using the secret of strips. My Blooming 9 Patch is my most exquisite project to date! This book would make a lovely gift for anyone who loves making quilts

42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this book to every quilter I know, May 22, 2001

By A Customer

I've had this book for several years and have made 3 quilts from it (two different Trips Around the World and a Boston Common). The directions are so complete and easy to follow. Everyone who sees these quilts can't believe I made them without taking a class. I am planning to do a Blooming 9 Patch next.

Blooming 9 patch color selection has always scared me. But reading about it in Traditions with a Twist gives me the confidence to do it.

My favorite quilting book... and I have a LOT of them.