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Cover to cover Judy Martin covers it all in The Creative Pattern Book. You'll get 27 complete and guaranteed accurate patterns from the world's foremost quilt pattern designer. From the first idea to the last quilting stitch, everything you need is right there in front of you in this colorful volume. Each pattern gives you a big color photo, yardage AND fat quarters, color-coded rotary instructions, at-a-glance quilt requirements, whole quilt diagrams, quilting diagrams, exploded block diagrams, full-size quilting motifs, cutting icons, cross references, pattern ratings, style and color discussion, and clearly written directions.

As if all that is not enough, Judy discusses her sources of inspiration and offers practical tips for each quilt. She points out the best ideas to be gleaned from each quilt so you can begin to take your own quilts to the next level.

Imagine a great quilt book. Now crank that up a notch, and you will come close to The Creative Pattern Book. It is definitely not your ordinary quilt book. It has more pages, more color, more bed-size quilts, more ideas, more fun, more how-tos, and more thorough patterns than the usual quilt book. In short, it has more of everything you want in a quilt pattern book.



About the Author

Judy Martin has designed more new quilt patterns than anyone in history. Her patterns appear in the pages of her own 13 books plus the books of many other top authors. Among her titles are such classics as Scrap Quilts, Judy Martin's Ultimate Book of Quilt Block Patterns, and The Block Book.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Crossley-Griffith (February 22, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0929589068
  • ISBN-13: 978-0929589060
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #103,891 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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73 of 74 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the Best One Yet!, April 6, 2000
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I have always loved Judy Martin's books because they are filled with such useful, practical, and excellent information...but this book is the best one yet! Her last book, The Block Book, was extraordinary, but this one is incredible. Judy has been making and designing quilts, and writing books for many years. In this one, she tells the reader exactly how to make and design quilts from beginning to end. She not only gives instruction on the mechanics of quiltmaking, but she tells what her thought process was as she designed each one. I always wondered what designers thought as they were inspired, and now I know! She gives instructions for 12 new designs and 15 variations on these designs. The reason I especially love this book is that it isn't teaching you how to make just one quilt, it gives you instruction and knowledge to make whatever quilt you want to make. If you have an idea for a design, you'll be able to make it with these easy-to-understand instructions. It's not only for beginners, it's for anyone who wants to have an excellent foundation for quiltmaking and designing. It's takes all the mystery out of the process. She gives instructions on how to rotary cut many shapes used in quiltmaking, how to calculate yardage, and gives lots and lots of suggestions on how to personalize your quilts and much more. This book is so much fun! She also explains the reasons why her methods work. It's written in a down-to-earth friendly manner that isn't at all intimidating. She shows you exactly what to do step by step, so that there's no way you can fail. She leaves nothing out! And it is a beautifully laid out book with strikingly vivid colors. I buy this author's books <<sight unseen>> because I know that her books are always chock full of new and exciting information. If you've ever been afraid you can't make or design a quilt, you have NO excuse now. This book shows you how it's done. Now I can make my own quilts without being locked into other people's designs. I'm keeping this one right on top of my sewing table. A lot of books say they are for beginner and advanced alike, but this one really is! Thanks Judy. You've really outdone yourself this time!
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The Creative Pattern Book is Marvelous!, April 25, 2000
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The text in Judy Martin's Creative Pattern book is extremely well written and is very easy to understand. Every quilter should read the 7 Secrets of Sewing Success in this book. Judy's book inspires the quilter to have the confidence and knowledge to create a quilt. The Creative Pattern Book is a well organized book with lovely color and includes 12 patterns of quilts. Each of the 12 patterns have several variations showing details of the fabric, color and quilting. This book is one that you will use often as it has everything you want in a quilt book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best I've Read., June 9, 2000
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I've been a sewer for years and have just begun quilting. I've purchased several "how to" and pattern books by different authors in order to get a feel for the quilting and design process. Judy's book is THE BEST. It is very readable and all instructions are clearly written. Her tips on cutting and sewing pieces THAT FIT TOGETHER are easy and logical and make the piecing process foolproof. Her approach truly does empower a quilter. Hats off!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book from Judy martin
I initially purchased this book to make a specific quilt. I found that I loved all the patterns in the book. The directions are clear and I feel I will use this book often. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Quiltjeb

5.0 out of 5 stars The Creative Pattern Book by Judy Martin
Gorgeous patterns! There are several I would like to make. Direction are very explicit and I should learn a lot from making just one of the quilts. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nancy

4.0 out of 5 stars overall, worth the money
I really didn't buy the book for the discussion about creative process. I only bought it for the pattern Shakespeare in the Park. That alone made it worth the money. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sandra Wucher

5.0 out of 5 stars The Creative Pattern Book
This is an excellent book! The instructions are very easy to follow and the illustrations are very helpful. This is one of my favorite quilt books!
Published 4 months ago by Elaine Dill

5.0 out of 5 stars This is it!
Finally, a quilt book that makes perfect sense! Of all the quilt books I've bought, this is the first one I sat down & actually read cover to cover. Read more
Published on September 21, 2000 by Stephanie A Campbell

5.0 out of 5 stars This is it!
Finally, a quilt book that makes perfect sense! Of all the quilt books I've bought, this is the first one I sat down & actually read cover to cover. Read more
Published on September 21, 2000 by Stephanie A Campbell

5.0 out of 5 stars This is it!
Finally, a quilt book that makes perfect sense! Of all the quilt books I've bought, this is the first one I sat down & actually read cover to cover. Read more
Published on September 21, 2000 by Stephanie A Campbell

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