Treasury of Crazyquilt Stitches: A Comprehensive Guide to Traditional Hand Embroidery Inspired by Antique Crazyquilts (Paperback)

~ Carole K. Samples (Author) "I have yet to meet a quiltmaker or needlecrafter who is self-taught..." (more)
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In 1981, Dorothy Bond self-published Crazy Quilt Stitches, perhaps the first compilation of sketches of embroidery stitches found on the seams of old crazy-patch quilts. For two decades, the "brown book," as it came to be called, was a valuable source for designers of crazy quilts. Continuing that tradition, Samples has collected and classified thousands of decorative stitches, both antique stitch combinations and new stitches of her own creation. Like its predecessor, this treasury is a collection of stitch and stitch combination drawings--not a "how-to" or project book. Samples's extensive "Crazyquilter's Reading List" refers the reader to other books on embroidery techniques with specific information on forming the stitches and to project books for patterns and photographs of crazy quilts. A recommended reference source for embroidery and quilting collections in public and academic settings.
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Review

Packs in a treasury of stitches sure to delight those already interested in producing crazy quilts. -The Bookwatch

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Product Details

• Paperback: 223 pages
• Publisher: American Quilter's Society; Ill edition (September 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574327283
• ISBN-13: 978-1574327281
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #441,241 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars No instructions included, January 25, 2001

By A Customer

This book is wonderful for just seeing the stitches, but it gives absolutely no instructions at all. I wish I had read the reviews before I bought it. Would probably be a great book for an experienced crazy quilt maker, but it is definately not for the beginner

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, March 28, 2000

By	Cathy L. Sowa (West Virginia) - See all my reviews

Wonderful to read and a very thorough treatment of the subject. Lots and lots of wonderful information and stitches. An excellent resource for all levels of crazy patch quilting. Also very good quality paper - for those of us who notice those things. A wonderful addition to a quilter's library.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas for experienced stitchers, January 2, 2003

By A Customer

I agree with the last review that said you really need to be experienced in a few of the stitches, but once you have mastered the main stitches you can go anywhere with this book. Maybe a review of how to do the basic stitches would help those who are inexperienced, but I found that everything shown was simple once you broke it down into those individual basic stitches. I'd encourage anyone to buy a basic book first and learn before venturing into this one, but it is fantastic for those of us who need ideas and designs for our simple or ornate crazy quilt tops. Thank you Carole Samples!