Book Description
Join best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini in creating quilts inspired by her best-selling Elm Creek Quilts novels. Quilters will get reacquainted with their favorite characters from the Elm Creek Quilts series while browsing through a dozen brand-new quilts. The 12 all-new quilt projects inspired by the series include three from the author's latest book, The Master Quilter. Every quilt tells a story of its own introducing both longtime fans and those just discovering the appeal of Elm Creek Quilts to new and familiar characters with each quilt pattern. • 12 all-new quilt projects inspired by the Elm Creek Quilts novels, including 3 from Jennifer's latest book, The Master Quilter • Read about new and familiar characters with each quilt pattern • Projects for everyone - easy or more challenging, piecing or appliqué • Jennifer shares her insider's view of a cross-country book tour
Customer Reviews:
Return to Elm Creek:More Quilt projects Inspired by the Elm Creek Quilts Novels.......2007-09-24
If you've read the novels you will find this book of special interest. It shows examples and gives instructions for some of the mentioned quilts. If you are a quilter you will have been looking forward to this book. Hapy Quilting!!!
Memories and patterns.......2007-07-14
I especially enjoyed memories of the delightful Elm Creek books intermixed with the patterns for the quilts from those books! It was like enjoying the stories all over again.
Return to Elm Creek Quilts.......2007-05-14
Book gives insight to blocks that were relevant to that era as well as those still loved today.
Beautiful!.......2007-04-03
Have you read the Elm Creek Quilts novels? If not, please do! They are wonderful! But it isn't really necessary to have read them to truely enjoy this beautiful pattern book. And if you love the novels, but aren't a quilter - I know you will enjoy the pictures of the beautiful quilts in this book. I know I can just sit flipping through the pages and dream away...
Based on the quilts mentioned in the novels, Ms. Chiaverini presents 12 new projects in this book. In size they vary from wall hangings to king size bed. They range from easy to challenging, and there is both piecing and appliqué. They vary in style - wholecloth, all pieced, all appliquéd, sampler, traditional blocks and crazy quilting - so there is really something for everyone! All the patterns have instructions that are easy to read and follow, and there is a section of quilting 101 in the back of the book.
I'm working on my Sylvia's Bridal Sampler, and have three more quilts from this book on my to-do-list: the Oceans Wave, the New York beauty and the Shoo fly quilts, and I'm sure you'll find projects in this book you will want to do.
Enjoy!!!
Return to Elm Creek: More Quilt Projects.......2007-02-01
The book came in good shape and on time.thank you.
Book Description
Get ready to go beyond Crazy quilts with the four Ss--stack, slice, shuffle, and sew--in this sequel to the bestseller Stack the Deck! Sidestep the traditional rules of quiltmaking with these fast, fun ideas.
• Use Stack-the-Deck steps to simplify curves, diamonds, and other classic patchwork shapes
• Eighteen new quilts feature a wide range of styles, so there's something for every quilter to enjoy
• All projects start with simple squares, making every pattern beginner friendly
Customer Reviews:
Great Quilts.......2007-05-17
This book is great. Karla Alexander has many great patterns in many different books.
Interesting........2007-01-14
The only reason this did not get a 5 is that I am not sure about how to do this, more over I am a traditional quilt lover and I am not very artsy. I know folks that love the stack and wack. Nice book and great colors.
Alaska quilter.......2006-11-12
The instructions are clearly written in this book. What it lacks is any information how to quickly and easily enlarge the quilts. The majority of the quilts are approximately lap or twin size. It would be very helpful to add info for those of us who are mathematically challenged on how to enlarge the quilts either by larger blocks or how to go about creating more blocks with more fabric.
Great Variety for Fast, Contemporary Quilts.......2005-04-26
I like this book SO MUCH more than the original Stack the Deck. The variety in this book is great, and the concept is easy to follow. Plus, the quilts look GREAT. My hand-dyed fabrics really shine in these quilts, and I can showcase special pieces with ease. The Red Onion quilt is my favorite, although I was really attracted to the floral squares one, as well. My only issue with the book is that the borders shown are fairly plain-jane - some different examples would be nice. But hey - if that's the only thing wrong, I can find borders (or create some) for myself!
nice book.......2005-03-27
I just received my copies of this book and the first, Stack the Deck. I like the looks of the ones in this book better. I'm wanting to make at least 3 of the quilts in this book. The only 'problem' I see with the books (so far) is that she shows a small photo of different cutting diagrams with the cutting and piecing orders, but you have to either 'free style' it or draw your own or enlarge these to size (which may take several copies since some are oly about an inch square and the fabric square starts out at 9 3/4 inches!) anyways, I haven't tackled this yet and I'm not sure if I'll just draw my own or what. there are also a few with curves in this book and circles..as well as several 'square inside a square' looking ones as well as a few others. Other than not having the full-size 'templates' I'm very happy with this book (but Iguess the idea is to get away from using templates and be creative!) I originally thought I'd give this a 4 star rating but for the type of book it is I think it fits the bill. It reminds me also of some patterns I have by two kwik kwilters, except with theirs they give you the fullsize pattern and you trace it on freezer paper for each set of blocks..but there are more ideas in this book than these patterns currently offer.
Book Description
Gail de Marcken, illustrator of the award-winning bestseller THE QUILTMAKER'S GIFT, used thirty-nine beautiful quilt patterns to decorate the story, celebrating not only generosity of spirit, but also the joy of quiltmaking. QUILTS FROM THE QUILTMAKER'S GIFT included instructions for twenty of the patterns for both novice and seasoned quilters. MORE QUILTS FROM THE QUILTMAKER'S GIFT provides instructions for the final nineteen quilts.
Customer Reviews:
Another great book of patterns.......2007-10-05
ANOTHER 'drool and dream' book! Oh, I wish I had the experience and talent to make every quilt in this book. A must have companion book to the book "The Quiltmaker's Gift", and "Quilts From the Quiltmaker's Gift". Simply a delight!
More Quilts From The Quiltmaker's Gift.......2007-03-31
This is a wonderful book. The instructions for the quilts are the best I've come across and the illustrations throughout are delightful.
More Quilts From the Quilt Makers Gift.......2007-01-29
I found this book to be exceptionally interesting and helpful.
More quilts from the Quiltmaker's gift.......2007-01-29
Don't know where to start. Hope to be able to make some of the esquiste quilts.
19 traditional quilt patterns for young quilters.......2004-02-08
This needlecraft publication by children's books publisher Orchard Books is deftly designed to have appeal to quilting enthusiastis all ages, and so is reviewed here as the perfect parent/child introduction to quilts and quilting. More Quilts From The Quiltmaker's Gift features 19 traditional quilt patterns for young quilters, including instructions on fabric selections, assembly details, and clear piecing directions. Parents will want to use Joanne Line's More Quilts From The Quiltmaker's Gift as a guide for involving the entire family in a quilting project, as it's most accessible to all.
Book Description
The "Stack the Deck" technique gets new life in this popular author's third book! This new collection of tradition-with-a-twist quilts builds on methods used in the author's previous bestsellers. Expect the unexpected with this fun approach to one-of-a-kind quilts.
• Combine the "Stack the Deck" technique with strip piecing and chain sewing in 18 all-new projects
• Get a complete introduction to the original "Stack the Deck" technique—simply stack, slice, shuffle, and sew
• Play with straight, curvy, or funky-cut angles for surprising results in each block
Customer Reviews:
Quilting book.......2007-05-27
I ordered the book and within a few days, it was in my hands! I am very pleased with the whole process.
Fun Quilt Patterns.......2007-05-17
There are so many beautiful quilt patterns in this book. I am having trouble limiting how many I want my Mom to make for me!
Fun and fast projects.......2007-03-11
There is a large variety of projects in this book. The instructions are easy to follow. It is very fun to cut and shuffle the fabric. I took the book to my guild last retreat and a couple of us finished a quilt in about 5 hours, the results very different but still nice. With the tecnique you do not have to fuzz with matching all corners perfectly. Even doing curves end up fun... We did find some errors between the pictures and the written instructions, nothing mayor.
How many ways can you stack the deck?.......2007-01-10
Quilting is my passion. Like most quilters, I have many "WIP"s. That would be "works in progress." My new resolution is to find projects that look wonderful but are things I can actually finish without too much stress. This great book offers many opportunities. The author writes very clear instructions. My creativity is really on the rise after reading the book.
Book Description
The classic how-to manual is now fully updated with the latest new processes and products! Expert quilter Harriet Hargrave has taught thousands to produce top-quality work. Now readers can learn all of her tricks for creating their own machine appliqué masterpieces. Mastering Machine Appliqué provides instant help, easy exercises, and practical guidance for everything from sewing machine basics to satin stitch and more. First, Hargrave demonstrates each technique step by step, teaching top-level skills and demonstrating how to head off potential problems as one proceeds. Next, crafters will see how to choose-and use-the right needles, threads, fusibles, and stabilizers. Finally, helpful photos and clear directions show how to create wonderful quilts and gifts anyone would be proud of!
Customer Reviews:
Machine applique.......2007-10-05
This book is by far the best I've read for learning machine applique.
There's lots of great information about thread, needles, and other tools needed.
I consider this a "must have" for any quilter's library.
expert.......2007-08-11
Harriet Hargrove presents beautiful work making one envious to attend one of her retreats to learn in person.
Perfect Textbook .......2007-05-10
This book is perfect for someone who wants to learn machine applique on their own. The author gives a list of tools to have on hand as well as step by step instruction on how to begin. Also included are topics about difficult situations which might occur in applique techniques. This is a wonderful reference to add to your sewing library
Personal Classes same as reading book!.......2007-05-06
i was lucky to have had the opportunity to take a full day classes with
this author. She is just the best! Fortunately for those who cannot attend a live class--this book will help to learn the same techniques Harriet teaches. The directions are very clear and extensive. Harriet is well known and respected in the quilting world. You cannot go wrong with this book.
Worth reading........2007-03-27
I took a two-day class by Harriet Hargrave and absolutely loved her. Her books are the next best thing to having her teach you personally. Her photos and descriptions are detailed and helpful. I own both of her books along with two of Diane Gawdowski (a former Hargrave student).
Book Description
You can bank on quilting success with this treasury of new Nickel quilts! Discover new techniques, fresh fabrics, and unique styles in this fun follow-up to the popular book Nickel Quilts.
• Twenty new projects each include directions for three different sizes, all made with 5" squares
• Quilts feature scrappy looks plus designs that use batik, reproduction, and lodge-style fabrics
• Blocks are made with one or more of eight basic units; two-at-a-time techniques make construction a breeze
• Directions for 4" and 6" squares make it easy to customize quilts to your fabric collection
Customer Reviews:
Great book.......2007-05-14
I love this book! I have never really been a scrap quilter but then I saw Nickle Quilts and this book and I have to say that I will now be making any scrap quilts! I have already made one and am going to be starting a second very soon.
Class book.......2007-03-15
I was particularly happy to find this book on your website since I am taking a class from the author and needed the book. I was able to purchase it for a discounted price. It looks like a book with great instructions that are clear and easy to follow. I look forward to my class and have chosen to make the Star and Hourglass quilt which is one of the patterns in the book.
Janet
More Nickel Quilts.......2007-02-01
I was very pleased with the service I receilved and the condition of the book. Thanks.
Excellent.......2006-03-09
Our guild is doing a nickel swap and most of us have purchases both of Pat's nickel books. They are full of great ideas and I am looking forward to begin making my favorite quilt.
More Nickel Quilt.......2006-02-02
I found this book to be better then their 1st one "Nickle Quilt". This was a stunning book and the quilts in it were so easy to make.
Book Description
Got a passion for exotic fabrics? Feature the fabrics of Japan, Polynesia, and Hawaii in your next quilt! This talented mother-daughter team shares their love of unusual fabrics in one-of-a-kind designs.
• Learn the best ways to use beautiful, bold fabrics in nine step-by-step projects
• Break the traditional rules of design by playing with asymmetry, space, and movement
• Get creative by combining several fabric styles, from elegant kimono silks to colorful tropical prints
Customer Reviews:
Asian Elegance: Quilting With Japanese Fabrics .......2007-09-24
Beautiful condition as promised. Gorgeous book with fabulous ideas and illustrations! Anyone interested in fabric or quilting would love this book!
Deb
Elegance for the Eyes & Ideas.......2006-11-01
Kitty Pippen broke new ground with her first book, Quilting with Japanese Fabrics, and I consider it a "must have book" for anyone with more than a passing interest in Japanese fabrics. Ms. Pippen and her daughter, Sylvia, have pushed the boundaries further with this book, Asian Elegance, which incorporates polynesian and Japanese fabrics, design elements and ideas. Well done Pippens!
Since her first book, many of the Japanese fabrics that were so readily available are rare. Many traditional Japanese fabric makers are no longer manufacturing, or have modernized or moved to other countries. The quilts in the new book reflect some of these changes. Fabrics are more contemporary, embrace polynesian elements, and generally are available at most quilt and fabric stores or from resources listed in the book. All in all, this is a book to inspire, and grow your ideas. The elements of graceful design are timeless. It's worth the investment.
Asian Elegance-Quilting with Japanese Fabrics and more.......2006-03-18
Also a great book along with Quilting with Japanese Fabrics which I purchased at the same time. I will get a great deal of pleasure from the many ideas in the book. It's a pity I didnt realise that is was in american dollars and not australian but nevertheless it was a great purchase.
Thank you and keep me informed of any other great quilting books to buy.
Thank you very much once again.
Beautiful!.......2005-09-09
This is a beautiful book - even if you don't make the quilts as presented here, they inspire you to bring simplicity and calmness to your quilting designs. The directions are logical and easy to follow and the pictures speak volumes! Give it a try!
Get the other one instead.......2004-06-15
I love Kitty Pippen's first book, Quilting with Japanese Fabrics. This book is nice, but I don't think it covers a lot of new territory. If you can buy both her books, great, but if you can only buy one, I'd recommend the other one over this.
Book Description
Around the Block Again
More Rotary-Cut Blocks from Judy Hopkins
Finally--the sequel to the bestselling Around the Block with Judy Hopkins!
If you fancy classic blocks and quick-cutting techniques you'll love this handy quilting reference, packed with a whopping 200 quilt-block patterns! Browse through this incredible variety of beautiful, traditional rotary-cut patterns, and then get ready to play with your fabric.
· 200 more easy-to-sew blocks, including both traditional favorites and rarely seen designs
· Complete instructions for making each block in six different sizes
· Judy's expert tips for planning quilts, figuring fabric amounts, and adding borders
This goldmine of traditional block patterns will have you cutting, stitching, and designing gorgeous quilts for many years to come!
Customer Reviews:
Great Pattern SourceýBut.......2004-07-13
The first book in this series is a favorite source of patterns, and so is this one, but....
Instead of listing the measurements of common blocks, like a 2-5/8 " square it will say T1 or some such and you have to look in the back to figure out what size this is. I hate templates! It was a much better format in the first book.
Templates, Templates, Templates!.......2004-06-20
My neighbor had purchased the first book in the series called, Once Around the Block, so I thought I would get the second book. I had read a review stating that the third book would not be for beginners, since I am a fairly new quilter, I thought the second book would be okay. However, I missed the fact that the majority of the blocks require templates! I hate templates. They are so time consuming compared to just rotary cutting everything. The templates I have used aren't even standard measurements on a quilter's ruler either so strip cutting doesn't work--less than a eighth inch increments.
The blocks are more unique than in the first book but I would not make a large quilt using these blocks!
So you'd like to make a quilt but can't decide on a pattern?.......2003-02-01
This book offers quick rotary cut block patterns that will inspire you. All blocks are offered in several size options and diagrams explain how to construct the bolcks quickly and easily. A good investment, you will find yourself reaching for this book time and again. My advise is don't loan it as it will probably not come back!
Around the Block Again : More Rotary-Cut Blocks from Judy Ho.......2001-06-11
As a beginning quilter I love this book! I use the templetes all the time and have no problems figuring out how to finish or use the blocks I make. I love the different sizes for the blocks as well. My only problem as a beginner is making my blocks come out at exactly the size they are supposed to. I'll keep working at it! :-)
More wonderful block ideas.......2001-03-03
Judy Hopkins once again provides quilters with a wonderful selection of blocks, including from easy to the very unique. Combining traditional blocks with rotary cutting techniques. I liked the variety, the basic instructions, as well as the color and black/white illustrations of each block. The advice on "Planning Your Quilt" though brief, is informative. I think beginner as well as advanced quilters will enjoy this book. However, beginning quilters will need other references to finish their quilts.
Book Description
Sew a work of art using fat quarters as the palette! This bestselling author's follow up to Clever Quarters features all-new scrappy quilts that focus on fat quarters—those irresistible cuts of fabric that are celebrated as the ultimate quilter's candy.
• Fourteen projects include a table runner, a wall hanging, and bed quilts
• Choose the number of fat quarters you want to use, from as few as 5 to 26, 38, or even a whopping 62 cuts
• Find tips for combining a multitude of colors, values, and patterns to get that classic scrappy look
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful quilts and great rotary cutting instructions.......2007-01-04
This is a wonderful book that has easy to follow directions for those of us who are "directionally challenged". Very tradtional and contemporary designs.
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Elm Creek Quilts : Quilt Projects Inspired by the Elm Creek Quilts Novels
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