Strip-Smart Quilts: 16 Designs from One Easy Technique (That Patchwork Place) Review

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(More customer reviews)This book has several lovely patterns and the childhood story with each pattern is a delightful touch. Please be aware that EVERY pattern includes LOTS of bias edges........ matching and sewing those endless bias edges together may not be to every quilter's taste! With that warning in mind, I like the book and will probably make at least one pattern [Fat Man's Squeeze], though I cringe to think of 8 bias points coming together and behaving nicely enough to lay flat!
Several of the patterns [Read All About It & Daydream Believer] would take a real glutton for punishment to make using the triangle ruler technique when they can be made quicker and easier using conventional strip techniques which results in no bias edges to match.
Inspirational fabric combinations. Patterns are for smallish quilts - lap or twin size.

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Discover 16 stunning quilts that are easy enough for anyone to make. Just stitch strip sets and cut them using the Creative Grids 90-degree Double-Strip Ruler (or another right-angle triangle ruler with appropriate markings) to create each mesmerizing design.* Presents a super-easy triangle technique from the popular author of Take 5* Provides options--quilters can start with precut strips, fat quarters, or yardage* Makes it possible to create either scrappy quilts or designs with a more controlled look

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Magic Stack-n-Whack Quilts Review

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(More customer reviews)As a beginning quilter, I found this book to be an excellent guide for easily making kaleidoscope quilts without mirrors or extensive measuring and cutting. As a paper crafter as well, I found the technique great for collages.
The book starts out by explaining how to choose fabric and pick colors. It's a great plus that almost any fabric that has a repeat pattern can be used. Then, there are lots of great tips on rotary cutting, machine piecing & pressing.
Next, the stack-n-whack process is demonstrated in detail with step-by-step instructions and full-color photos. Fourteen different quilt projects, in 7 different styles follow. Illustrations are used instead of photos for these.
The quilts themselves are beautiful. There are large color photos of each one. In the back there are guides and patterns for all the projects as well as lesson plans for classes.

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Not Your Grandmother's Log Cabin Review

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(More customer reviews)Not what I thought. It's very complicated. The instructions are daunting and I wouldn't even begin. I tried to give it to a quilting friend and she agreed. Definitely not for the timid.

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Simply amazing quilts that are amazingly simple! Over 30 log cabin designs with a modern twist created by using a 60 degree ruler. Each lively quilt is unique and vibrantly illustrated in full color to inspire your own masterpiece. Shaded diagrams guide you through each step for fast and easy piecing. Projects vary from wall hallings to full size quilts.

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Quilts Without Corners Review

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(More customer reviews)The instructions are just so easy to follow. The peices sew together accurately. I have just stepped out of my comfort zone of square and rectangular quilts and am now embarking on making circular quilts and quilts with curves thanks to this book and the marvellous template I purchased to make circular quilts. I would encourage any one to try. It is so much easier than I thought. Don't know why I have waited so long......

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Quilts Without Corners features unique circular quilt designs that add drama to any wall or bed. The designs are 50" in diameter. They include a Woodland Butterfly, Christmas Tree skirts, Bargello in the Round, Hopi Sun, Kachina Sandpainting, and the Stellar Medallion. All designs are written for your choice of 9 or 10 degreee wedge rulers.

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Patchwork Minus the Mathwork: A Quilter's Guide to Planning and Buying Fabrics without a Degree in Mathmatics Review

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(More customer reviews)I have the original version of this book. It is the "go to" book in my quilt library. I never leave reviews on books but just had to for this book. I am so glad they brought this book back into print. My friends were always calling me and asking me to read them certain pages. You will not be sorry you bought this book. It will help to ensure you are the right amount of fabric. If you are a quilter who like to make your quilts a little bigger or smaller than the patterns then it is definately for you. If you are a quilt designer it is a must have! If you quilt ANYTHING it is a book worth buying. Don't hesitate and then let me know what you think!!

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This helpful guide does the math work for quilters planning a quilt and determining yardage for fabric. With detailed illustrations and handy charts, this reference will help diminish the time spent planning so the quilt sewing can begin sooner. A list of popular projects are also suggested for different precut fabric bundles available in craft stores.

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