Customer Reviews:
A Must Have .......2007-09-13
I've owned and borrowed a lot of quilting books. This is one that is in my "fave five". Excellent examples of how the quilting design can change the look of a quilt. This book will help you decide how to "quilt as desired".
Quilting.......2007-07-18
It's great to see the difference a little quilting can make. I even bought 2 more as gifts.
Very beneficial.......2007-03-09
I am a beginner quilter. The pictures in this book showed each quilt top done in 5 different top-stitching machine-quilted patterns. The borders were of special interest to me also. This book was a blessing in helping me to complete my first quilt.
good for hand-quilters too.......2007-01-14
I do both hand and machine quilting, and I find the author's presentation of different ways to quilt the same top to be equally valuable for both. One of the hardest things for me to visualize is how the quilting will alter the look of the patchwork. When I'm mulling different quilting designs, I can get out this book and find examples of the types of designs I'm considering, usually on patchwork that is similar to mine. She really does have a wonderful variety and some very creative and delightful quilting designs (e.g., the diamonds and the chevrons on the log cabin quilt). This is definitely a book I'm glad I own. And, by the way, the workmanship on the quilts is excellent. I'm truly in awe of quilters who can do what Cleland does.
Must have book.......2006-11-29
I can't add much to everyone else's reviews except to say that this is a wonderful book which I take out of my personal library every so often just to look at the photos. This book shows 12 quilts, each one done 6 times! Such great quilting ideas BUT I appreciate that I can also see ways that I will NOT have a quilt quilted. Since I have begun paying to have someone quilt for me I can show them what I want so much better (I hate the quilting part but love the designing & making the top).
Book Description
The Log Cabin design dates back to the time of the pioneers and is one of the most popular quilting patterns today with its traditional red center representing the heart or the hearth of the home and the stripes around the center representing the logs of the cabin.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent instructions, Great book.......2007-06-08
Great book, clear instructions and illustrations. I can't wait to make the quilt.
Make a Quilt in a Day: Log Cabin Pattern.......2007-05-13
This is a very good book, it has beautiful photographs and is very easy to understand. It's a very simple and quick way to make a quilt.
Log Cabin Pattern (Quilt in a day).......2007-05-12
Very funcinal book with great tips to shorten the process. Very useful book & projects can be made in a day no problem
Talk about fast!.......2006-12-18
I did quilts out of this book and there are so fast to make it will make your head swim. Actually I was astonished at how fast they were to make. Easy,easy,easy. Fast gifts!
Made my first quilt!.......2006-12-01
I have never taken a quilting class but made my first quilt using this book! The instructions are easy to follow and the photographs clearly illustrate step-by-step how to proceed. She tells you exactly how much fabric you need once you decide the size quilt you want to make and how many blocks are necessary. I had not been excited about the log cabin pattern, but when I saw all the different ways the blocks could be arranged, I developed an interest. I have four small children under the age of 8 and began my quilt in August so that it would hopefully be completed by Christmas. Much to my surprise,I finished it (about 70"x70") in a month! I would recommend this book to any beginning quilter.
Book Description
In the past 25 years, quilting has undergone a major revival—and it has now been elevated to a personal and decorative statement in the contemporary home. This user-friendly and thorough reference contains all the information needed to join the movement and create a beautiful quilt. For newcomers, it covers the basic skills and essential techniques (sewing skills, stitches, making patchwork and templates, preparing the fabric), while it gives more seasoned quiltmakers plenty of original ideas…and an endless supply of inspiration to fashion a quilt for every room in the house. Internationally renowned designers have contributed 20 stylish and innovative patterns—all exclusive to this guide.
Customer Reviews:
Modern ideas for quilts.......2007-05-13
If you want to make interesting and simple quilts for a modern home then this is the book for you. Good instructions and interesting use of all kinds of fabric, not just cotton. I especially liked the quilt using peices of old embroidered tablecloths and mats that we all have inherited from our mothers.
I Found My Quilt Design Here.......2007-02-07
When I started quilting, my interest was in bold designs as found in Amish quilts which progressed to two-color quilts, a few "art" hangings and some clothing. Things stalled as I focused on my changing interior design style.
As I have restyled my home in a more contemporary and less fussy style, I have wanted more contemporary quilt designs, particularly for my beds. I purchased this book in the hope that modern designs would be there. I found a design that I plan to execute for a master bedroom, although I won't be using the materials or color called for in the book.
I very much like the contemporary designs in this book and I am now excited again about quilting.
Fantastic!.......2007-01-05
This book (along with Denyse Schmidt's) inspired me to learn how to quilt. These unique and beautiful quilts can be made according to the book or as ideas for your own projects. As a beginner, I find that its difficult to work with large pieces of fabric. Many of these quilts can be scaled down to make gorgeous wall-hangings.
Amazing.......2006-01-29
This book is absolutely amazing I was looking for something like this for years. It has enough information if you are a beginner, as well as very advanced techniques which could be used anywhere not just in making quilts. It gives you so much more ideas for contemporary quilts if you don't want your house looking country style all over.
I never rated any book before, but this book really shocked me, in a good way, I wanted to email the editor (Karen Hemingway) to thank her, but I couldn't find her email anywhere. Well I guess this is the next best thing.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
Amazon.com
"I want to dazzle the viewer," declares Jane Sassaman, "to snap them out of a mundane routine, and remind them that they are a part of a bigger 'cosmic picture.'" Drawing on the soul-satisfying power of nature, she creates gorgeous quilt art filled with sinuous organic forms splashed with vivid color, often grounded dramatically against black. And dazzle she does, not merely through the multitude of exquisite quilts showcased here, but also through her discussions of what inspires her and through exercises that demonstrate what others can do to find and maintain inspiration at home and in the garden, from establishing a creative workspace to understanding various elements of design, even learning new ways of seeing. Quilters aren't the only ones who can benefit from Sassaman's wisdom; artists in other mediums can learn much from her, too. --Amy Handy
Book Description
Bold designs that celebrate the energy and mystery of nature are spread across the pages of this beautiful book that is bound to stimulate quilters of all levels to new creative heights in their work. Exercises teach crafters how to nurture their designs, sharpen their powers of observation, and capture the animation of a random field or garden. Sixty superb, nature-inspired quilts are shown, and the author walks readers through two projects using raw-edge or turned-edge appliqu and surface embroidery.
Customer Reviews:
Unable to rate product I have not received.......2007-01-11
I placed this order in October, and I have not received it as of January 11th.
Check back later perhaps.
Are you ready to create? I am!.......2003-09-29
Wow! I had read an article in American Patchwork Magazine about Jane Sassaman and decided to check out her book. After reading the great reviews on line at Amazon I decided that I needed to buy this book! After anxiously waiting for the book, I jumped into it and read it the first day I received it! What a whirlwind of color, creativity, design, arrangement, and textiles!
If you're looking for a book to use patterns designed by the author or if you lack creativity or imagination then this book is NOT for you! On the other hand if you're looking for a book that will set you're mind free of many of the constaints that other quilting books offer than this book is definitely for you! This book shows the growth and development of Sassaman as an artist and quilter. Her path to the beautiful quilt designs she's discovered has taken her 20 years. With the insights in this book and a little practice you can be designing quilts similar in intensity. With this book, Sassaman shares with us her techniques for applique and her ability to step outside of the 'traditional quilt design box' and to make your own rules! Sassaman is a fearless quilter!
I cannot wait to start making a quilt with the creative guidance found in this book!
Inspirations for applique.......2002-12-12
This book is more of a quilter's history, detailing how Jane Sassaman gradually evolved her style of quilting. Her work is amazing and I love looking at the detailed pictures of her quilts. The book contains "workshops" on a couple of her techniques, but no patterns for specific projects. Also, her quilts are "art quilts" as opposed to quilts for bed use, and so some of her techniques are a bit unconventional (i.e. fabrics used). This was a fun read, but requires you to create your own quilt designs, rather than making a replica of Jane's quilts.
Her designs and attitude will stretch your imagination.......2002-01-13
I bought this book fully aware that Jane's graphic style is completely different from my tendency to favor realistic applique or gentle color washes. I wanted to expand my vision, and this incredible book is everything I hoped for. Unlike some quilt books that focus on a technique and others that focus on the development of a quilt artist over time, this book tackles both.
Jane shares her background, introduction to quilting as an artistic medium, her struggles along the way, and the progression of her style, presented both in words and in pictures of her quilts over the years.
The last 40% of the book shows you how find your inpirational material, say a dandelion leaf or iris flower, and work with it to identify its signature characteristics.
Using two quilts, Jane shows her two approaches, providing plenty of detail. I'm working with the image of a Christmas cactus (I bought this book during the holiday season). I can tell that it's going to take a while before I get the design to the point where it pleases me enough to start buying fabric and sewing, but it's an enjoyable challenge. I look forward to producing something completely different from anything I've ever done or thought of doing.
Even if someone never intended to make a quilt like Jane's, reading this book and studying the pictures is an incredible education. The intense power that leaps from her designs is a challenge to every artist to put more life into every work of art. This is a book I will read many times, marveling at what this woman has created.
Recommended by the accidental quilter.......2001-12-15
Wow! Jane Sassaman is a fiber artist in the zone. The color plates of her quilts are both awesome and inspiring. Her designs are inspired from nature and from historical designs. I particularly like the way she has taken the tree of life design and gone wild with it in "Willow" and several smaller studies.
There are some practical chapters in this book which should inspire and help quilters that are intrigued by the art quilt, but are not sure how to get started. (How to gather ideas and keep a sketch book, how to simplify designs for fibre construction, stylizing, adding depth and interest.) There is also a section where she explores machine embroidery with the quilting process. I love machine embroidery and I'm always looking for artistic ways to blend it with my quilting.
If you are a serious artist, collect this book so you can see what Jane is doing. If you're currently working in the zone--you are going to see some of these visions there.
If you are a beginning or intermediate quilter and are willing to
read and look at this book from cover to cover--it may influence your work when you get to the point you need to use design and color in innovative ways. Definitely a quilter's quilter book, but worth every minute you spend between its covers.
Book Description
If you have always wanted to try quilting but didn't think you had the time, or if you've been quilting for years and want a fun break from complex projects, then 90-Minute Quilts is just the book for you!
Through easy-to-follow timesaving techniques and the use of tested tools, author Meryl Ann Butler shows you how to stitch up everything from four-patch pillows and wall hanging to crib-size baby quilts and larger snuggle/lap quilts. In the time it takes to watch a feature film, you can now create a lovely keepsake to give as a gift or cherish in your own home. Now that's 90 minutes of pure entertainment!
See what other have to say about 90-Minute Quilts
"Meryl Ann has covered all the bases. Here is everything you need to know about making a quilt -- and turning it out in records time! In fact, how better could you spend 90 minutes? There's something here for everybody, so get out your needle and thread and fabric and get going!"
~ Virginia Avery
Designer, author and teacher
"No time to quilt? Meryl Ann says it's not a problem."
~ Jean Ray Laury
Designer, author and teacher
"Meryl Ann's clever timesaving techniques and step-by-step instructions are perfect when looking for a quick and easy project!"
~ Donna Wilder
President, FreeSpirit Fabric
Stitch a quilt in 90 minutes? Yes you can! Meryl Ann's innovative methods make it easy and fun -- even for beginners. In fact, proud contributors to this book include young quilters, ages 8 and 10, who gained confidence through their quilting success. Caution, though, quilters of any skill level will find these techniques so much fun they won't be able to stop at just one!
~Clotilde
Customer Reviews:
Amazing Quilting Book!.......2007-08-06
I just got 90-Minute Quilts yesterday. It has so many beautiful and creative quilts in it. I have picked up many tips and ideas already! It's a wonderful book, especially as to the self-binding border technique and the fabulous fabric pattern ideas. You really have to see it to believe it! Meryl Ann Butler truly is an artist. This book has gotten my creativity juices flowing. Making a quilt in 90 minutes is an awesome concept - I can't wait to get started!
Great Little Quilt Book!.......2007-06-17
Every woman needs a little black dress, and every quilter needs a little quilt book! This book fits nicely into my hand, it's VERY colorful, bound nicely, and has great quick projects. Beginners will love it, and it will be great for the guilds that do charity quilts, too. I loved the photos of the more complex garments in the front--it's obvious this author does many kinds of quilting projects, from quick and easy to intricate and methodical. I'm buying one for my 12-year old niece, my son's (girl) friend going to Iraq who wants to do something useful in her spare time over there, and plan to suggest a few patterns to my guild for community service projects!!
Great gifts for friends, old and new quilters!.......2007-05-31
I purchased 3 copies of the 90 Minute Quilts book by Meryl Ann Butler to give 2 away as gifts. One went to a friend that I am just teaching to quilt, she is a beginner and one went to a friend that taught me to quilt, she is an advanced quilter. I kept the 3rd one for myself because I am an intermediate quilter so the book is great for the beginner to the advanced quilter. I love that it is spiral bound so it will be able to stand the wear and tear of being used a lot because all 3 books will be used a lot for quilt projects and who of us don't always need quick quilts to give as gifts. The instructions and graphics are easy to understand. This book is truly a great gift for a fellow quilter, novice or advanced or great to add to your own collect.
WOW, Fun and Easy Quilts.......2007-05-25
I never thought I could quilt but I have had a great time picking up a brand new hobby that my daughter and I can really enjoy. This book includes lots of fun vibrant pictures and many great examples of quilts to make. If you want to try quilting or need new ideas this is the book for you.
A fantastic book for the beginning quilter!.......2007-05-16
I just got this book today!!!!!! I thumbed through it and was fascinated. I cannot wait to do a quilt with my daughter and with our Girl Scout troop, also. I told my co-leader about the book, and she is excited too. This book is going to be a great resource for our troop, I know our girls are going to love learning to quilt! I am impressed that Ms. Butler included information on tools and notions, the color wheel and coordinating fabrics, and even how to iron the fabric! The illustrations and instructions on how to make the quilts are wonderful and include very detailed lay out and sewing plans to give confidence to novices like me. There are even tons of pages on quilting projects that tell you what fabrics, etc to buy and explains how to finish a quilt with pride. Our Girl Scout troop is definitely going to make the tote bag and a small quilt for their dolls with this book as a guide.
Book Description
Quarter-yard ("fat quarter") quilts are the hottest thing in quilting today. They're small, stylish and easy to complete in a night or weekend. This new guide to using these popular cuts of fabric in a broad array of styles and designs, is sure to be a hit.
The 25 fat quarter small quilts featured in the book feature themes such as "Classic," "Just for Fun," "Country Charm," and "Vintage," and can be used as wall hangings, tablemats, doll quilts, gifts and more. The book features a how-to section with colorful graphics, a tool tutorial, and a special section showing color and fabric variations of the same quilt, giving quilters inspiration to create their own designs.
-Fat quarters, a very popular cut of fabric, are used to complete all projects -Features 25 projects in a wide variety of themes -Most projects can be completed in less than a day
Customer Reviews:
Lots of Projects.......2006-12-21
that you'll like in this 128 page book which contains patterns for 24 quilts. I would love to make 11 of them should I live so long but there is something here for everyone! So enjoy.
Book Description
Consulting this helpful resource, quilters can take the guesswork out of selecting materials and learn exactly how to choose the perfect fabrics for every quilting project.
The book helps shoppers recognize fabric character, determine the quantity needed for a project, maximize use of colors, and decide which fabrics should be in every quilter's stash. Instructions are included for seven appealing projects.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Starting Point..........2005-04-29
I just recieved this book and think it is an excellent place to start for someone just starting out and building a stash. I also think it could be helpful to the more experienced quilter who is looking to put that extra "sparkle" in their quilts with the use of color.
Fabric Shopping with Alex Anderson.......2002-04-24
I LOVE Alex on HGTV, but I was disappointed in this book. I thought she would give advice on what KIND of fabrics to purchase for quilting, NOT what colors. I found it lacking in the information that would have helped beginning quilters like myself.
Relax and LISTEN to Alex..........2001-10-29
We all start out life as little artists. All parents have at least one wall with crayon to testify to this. Yes somewhere along the way that little artist gets lost. The joy of getting 64 crayons is too much, so when faced with a fabric store of 1000's of colors, people need to reconnect with their love of colors and that is where this book succeeds.
Really Helpful.......2001-01-16
I have been quilting for many years and have never found a book as helpful as this in choosing fabric. It can be very intimidating going into a fabric store and seeing thousands of bolts of fabric. Alex's book gives great advise on picking out a focus fabric and going from there. I would recommend this book to beginners and experienced quilters alike.
Packed with important shopping tips........2000-07-04
Alex Anderson's Fabric Shopping displays seven projects and advises on choosing perfect fabric combinations for projects. From basics which should be in every quilter's drawer to guidelines for buying, this packs in important shopping tips.
Book Description
Following on the success of her first book, Make It Simpler Paper Piecing, Anita Grossman-Solomon is back with a new collection of 60 traditional 6" blocks that are easily assembled without using a single pin. Quilters will be amazed with the pinless, fold-and-sew technique and see-through vellum foundation paper that eliminate the need to cut units apart. Quilters will love seeing their blocks "unfold" with perfect points using this easy fold-and-sew technique.
Anita Grossman Solomon is an award-winning quilter and quilting instructor who invented "Make It Simpler" techniques to make quilting faster and easier. She lives in New York City.
Customer Reviews:
Perfect Blocks in Minutes - Anita Grossman Solomon.......2007-07-18
Anita Grossman Solomon's instructions are terrific.
I'd given up on paper piecing until I saw her method on Simply Quilts. I'm anxious to put her technique into practice. She even responds to emails - - awesome!
Wonderful.......2007-04-11
This is the best quilt book I have ever bought in my 20 years in quilting. I find the processes to be revolutionary. This is saving a ton of time and frustration.
Perfect Blocks In Minutes.......2006-05-06
I love this book because it is so easy to understand and has so many different blocks to choose from. I wish I had found this book first.
Perfect Blocks in Minutes.......2005-09-25
Have just started paper piecing quilting & find this book very down to earth and understandable & user friendly.
Perfect Blocks in Minutes The Make It Simpler Way: Revolutionary Technique One-Piece Paper Foundations to Fold & Sew/60 Traditio.......2005-09-12
I love this book. It is so great for a beginner that has not done any paper piecing and great for anyone that has not done paper piecing by strips. The instructions are very clear; there are pictures to show "how to" for each step. THe patterns are clearly marked with strip cut sizes and even have arrows to show best direct to sew each strip. There are cutting instructions and multiple patterns. Would recommend this book to anyone wanting to know how to work with foundation/paper piecing.
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Quilt It!: Quilting Ideas and Inspiration for Patchwork and Applique
Infinite Feathers: Quilting Designs
Guide to Machine Quilting
Heirloom Machine Quilting, 4th Edition: Comprehensive Guide to Hand-Quilting Effects Using Your Sewing Machine
Continuous Line Quilting Designs
