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:
the best book I have ever seen .......2007-09-09
This book is the most wonderful detailed logically presented book of ideas and stitches....so glad i found it....if you want to know about crazy quilting this and her companion stitching guide embellishments is all you need to create beautiful works of heirloom quality
Great Book.......2007-03-26
Love the boook. Can get a lot of good ideas from it as I am making a crazy quilt. Thank you so much
The Crazy Quuilt Handbook, Revised Edition 2.......2006-07-16
Book arrived in less time than was expected and it was in excellent condition.
The Crazy Quilt Handbook.......2005-09-26
I learned many different techniques of crazy quilting.
It was very informative and beautifully illustrated.
Crazy Quilt Handbook is so helpful!.......2005-08-24
The Crazy quilt handbook has all the information that I needed to create a crazy quilt of my own. Great pictures and clear directions - I recomend it to experienced quilters as well as those new to the craft.
Book Description
Can't bear to throw out your scraps? Give this old-time technique an all-new twist! These string-piecing shortcuts stretch the method way beyond its traditional uses.
• Sixteen patterns include fun baby quilts, plus gorgeous throws and bed quilts.
• Simply sew "strings" of fabric together, and then cut from the patchwork fabric to make finished blocks.
• Get fabulous results with this cinch of a technique--and there's no need for a foundation!
Customer Reviews:
Strips & Strings, a very clear quilting guide........2007-09-05
Evelyn Sloppy's "Strips & Strings,Sixteen Sparkling Quilts" is a very clearly written guide to making quilts mostly from strips of scraps. It was required for a class that I will be taking this fall, but I expect to make several more of the projects besides the one we will do in class. After using some other books full of typo's and bad instructions, this book is a breath of fresh air.
STRIPS & STRINGS.......2007-02-17
HAVEN'T HAD A CHANCE TO USE IT YET, BUT LOVE THE PATTERNS IN IT AND THE SIMPLE TECHNIQUES. IT WAS MEANT FOR SIMPLE PEOPLE LIKE ME. THANKS A LOT.
DORIS HARGROVE
A fun way to use up your scraps.......2007-02-15
If you have scraps left over from your various projects, this book is for you! Turn those scraps into a works of art. These patterns are great for fun quilts for everyone.
quilt instructions.......2007-02-15
This is a very complete and well laid out book EAsy to follow instructions and good illustrations
Great book, great patterns.......2006-11-10
I had seen one of the quilts in the book in a shop and it was stunning. I have ordered the book and there are a lot of great quilts - all very possible.
Book Description
Love the look of Crazy quilts? Now you can transform this old-fashioned favorite into a fast and fun quilting adventure! Make extraordinary Crazy quilts in just four simple steps that simplify their construction like never before.
• Start by stacking and slicing fabrics into different shapes; then shuffle and sew them into 18 beautiful projects
• Move beyond traditional Crazy quilts by learning to use crazy-pieced blocks in new ways, such as in borders and backgrounds
• Choose from a range of block sizes featured in quilts, table runners, and other home accents
• Give classic quilt blocks, such as Sawtooth Star and Log Cabin, an all-new, crazy look
Customer Reviews:
amazing, freeing.......2007-03-14
I used this book in a class. If you are using it on your own, take your time and experiment with a small project. Most Important to keep track of the order of the cut pieces. Number them on paper and keep on the stack.
As you sew them together, do not press them. You must complete a whole block before you press because there are so many pieces on the bias. As you sew, none of the seams will line up and the whole thing looks like a mess. When you finish the block and press it you will be amazed.
It is very freeing, you don't have to control anything, except the order in which the pieces must be sewn. Chose your fabrics carefully. When I was finished making a table runner, there were two of the fabrics I did not like so did not use a couple of blocks. The rest were very interesting as random cuts and looked great.
Nice and easy!.......2005-07-19
The instructions were easy to follow. I was fortunate enough to be taking the class from Karla as I used the book! You can get rid of a lot of scraps using this technique.
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Learn a super quilting technique.......2005-07-19
This book will inspire you to make quilts - lots of quilts. I've pieced two in just over a week and now I imagine all kinds of possibilities for future quilts.
Karla's technique is just plain fun, easy and creative. And if you ever have the opportunity, take a class from her, her classes are as great as her books.
More of the same.......2005-07-06
I was a little disappointed in this book. Every quilt started looking the same with little useful information.
Very Easy but they look so complicated!.......2004-10-10
My daughter and I are sharing this book, it is wonderful!. The designs are so easy to put together and the finished product is wonderful! I highly recomend this book and her follow up book for quilters who work full time and don't have all the time to quilt that they want.
Book Description
It's creative madness with the oldest style of American patchwork - crazy quilts! Crazy Quiltingin a Weekend revives the best of this tradition with a series of 25 beautiful, contemporary home decor projects. Create lively designs that work as practical pieces for special gifts, personal accessories, or home accents. Projects are fully illustrated with over 220 step-by-step illustrations. The comprehensive 'Techniques' section offers a start-to-finish quilting course, with a focus on stitching and creating embellishments and embroideries. Also included is a master class on choosing and using the best fabrics, tips on budgeting and re-using expensive fabrics, and ideas for creating effects that are eclectic yet stylish.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointing.......2006-10-14
I was hoping to find some very unique ideas in this book but I was very disappointed. Most of the projects had the same look. It reminded me of 1970s patchwork. Not "crazy" as the title suggests, but probably can be accomplished in a weekend.
Offers designs which use the 'crazy style' to create quick quilts, throws, pillows and more.......2005-11-04
Flora Roberts' Crazy Quilting In A Weekend: 25 Home Decor Projects That You Can Make In No Time offers designs which use the 'crazy style' to create quick quilts, throws, pillows and more. Color photos, templates and patterns, and plenty of illustration lend to the projects and promise speed results suitable for all kinds of practical home applications, from decorative throws to laundry bags.
Book Description
The first book dedicated to surface embellishments on crazy quilts is finally here!
Expert and best-selling author J. Marsha Michler presents quilters with everything they need to know about creating their own hand worked motifs and patterns, and transferring them to patch interiors. From flowers and animals to the alphabet and more, quilters will use techniques such as silk ribbon embroidery, punch needle, tambour work, beading, and cross-stitch to create these gorgeous surface embellishments.
J. Marsha Michler has been working magic with crazy quilting projects for more than 15 years. This is her sixth book.
• Learn to create fantastic surface embellishments for crazy quilts
• Includes a review of crazy quilting basics, embroidery stitches, and surface design techniques
• Features easy-to-follow instructions and detailed photographs
Customer Reviews:
If you only buy one crazy quilt/embroidery book, THIS IS THE ONE!!.......2007-10-11
I've read and own several books on crazy quilting. THIS IS THE BEST!! It has tons of information on embroidery stitches, motifs (patterns, sorta) and instructions. Michler is a knowledgeable author and I highly recommend any of her books on crazy quilting but this is my personal favorite.
Great Book.......2007-06-07
I have really used this book. It has lots of designs and has given me great ideas.
Great for Crazy Quilters.......2006-07-28
I love this book. Sure, I could find many pictures in other books but this one has the motif outlines by catagory. If you know nothing about some CQ techniques, get a different book.
This book shows how to transfer your designs, how to create your own alphabet and has lots of designs to copy. Many flowers, bugs, dragons and such. Some surface techniques I had not done. (a vintage lady with 3D clothes)
This book is a joy.
Book Description
Known for their lavish embellishment, bold colors, and refined composition, crazy quilts are Victoriana at its best. Crazy quilts are traditionally pieced and embellished with hand methods, but now quilters of all skill levels have an all-in-one resource for creating crazy quilts solely by machine or by combining hand and machine methods. Besides providing four machine piecing and patching methods, J. Marsha Michlerauthor of the best-selling The Magic of Crazy Quiltinghas also included complete instructions for 20 original, unique crazy quilted projects.
Encyclopedia of machine embellishments suitable for any machine that will do straight and zigzag stitches.
Designs for bed, wall, and childrens quilts, throws, table covers, and pillows.
Completely illustrated with full-size templates.
Customer Reviews:
Can't stop crazy quilting now.......2006-10-19
I had already begun crazy quilting by machine before purchasing this book, but frustrated in how to expand on just a plain zigzag machine. I ordered this book and have been closely pouring over it ever since. The encyclopedia of machine stitches was not as full as I anticipated but nevertheless informative. Just carefully looking over the beautifully illustrated projects provides inspiration for many projects to come. Ms. Michler also provides many useful patterns. This book confirmed I was headed in the right direction with machine crazy quilting, and I discovered ways to fulfill some of my own ideas and to do things I thought not possible on a machine. It turned out to be the perfect book for me.
Crazy Quilting by Machine.......2005-07-29
Having made several crazy quilts by hand I was anxious to try machine quilting. This beautifully illustrated book gave me all the information I needed to proceed and inspire. The photographs are exceptional; the author is truly an artist both in photography, gardening and design. The instructions are clear, precise and easy to follow. This book is a welcome addition to my quilt library.
A Good Book for your Llibrary.......2005-06-03
This is well illustrated and includes some beautiful pieces from which to draw inspiration. Well written with concise instructions, including templates you can copy and material lists if you wish to create the projects contained with in the book.
Crazy quilter's delight.......2002-11-14
This book shows several different techniques on making crazy quilts. Lots of coloured photos and the instructions are easy to follow. I would have liked the author to have gone into more detail regarding sandwiching and quilting techniques for crazy quilts. Still, this book is worth adding to your collection.
Gorgeous book-- terrific for crazy quilt ideas, projects.......2000-08-31
This is a fantastic book. Whether you hand or machine embroider your crazy quilts, it has terrific ideas for cq projects and techniques. Get it and you wont be disappointed.
Book Description
Cindy answers the question, "What shall I do with Grandmother's old hankies? Using the cherished hankies in a crazy quilt along with other sentimental trinkets is the perfect solution. Twelve Quilts in full color are shown to give you the inspiration to make your own heirloom that will be treasured for years to come.
Customer Reviews:
Hanky-Panky Crazy Quilts.......2007-04-07
Lots of inspirational pieces are displayed in color with ideas to make it your own masterpiece.
Not a quilt.......2005-02-23
I was disappointed in this book. These are not quilts, but wall hangings, so to me the title is misleading. I also thought the book was too theme oriented with regard to the quilted wall hangings. I inherited alot of handkerchiefs and wanted to make a large quilt.
Hankys galore!.......2004-03-12
This is a great book for quilting and especially for a type of quilting that is not as popular as piecing and applique. I saw the author, Cindy Brick, on HGTV's Simply Quilts! with the ever sparkling Alex Anderson. Cindy showed how to make the cutest crazy hanky quilt so I just had to try it, even though I had recorded the show. I love to buy books on whatever hobby I have (knitting, crochetting, and quilting), and just good-old fiction. This is a great book. I'm sorry to say that I don't have any ancestors that had or saved handerchiefs, but had the thought to look on e-Bay! What do you know?!? There are pages and pages of handkerchiefs for sale of all types and all price ranges, mostly reasonable. This made this book invaluable to me. Hope that the previous reviewer sees this and therefore can get herself more handkerchiefs. There are plenty for all and Cindy Brick probably has some ideas on finding them also. But as she says on the show, "Just don't cut up the valuable historical ones." Great book and author.
Huet-chooo....Bless you!.......2004-02-11
I received this as a gift and would probably not have purchased it on my own (only because I don't have any hankies). The book had a lot of colored pictures and all of the quilts had themes which were based on what was embroidered on the hankies. It is a good book to have for some who has a lot of hankies and would like to turn them into wall hangings to remember beloved ones. Overall it is well written and makes a nice addition to my library.
Book Description
Join J. Marsha Michler on another exhilarating journey through the wonderful world of crazy quilting as she presents 30 attractive crazy quilt projects for the wardrobe and home. Detailed instructions along with illustrations and colorful photos allow quilters of all skill levels to create exciting and unique projects such as curtain tiebacks, placemats, potholders, notebook covers, bibs, silk ties, gift bags and an elegant silk stole.
Explore a variety of sewing techniques, such as needle art and embroidery stitches, while bringing a new perspective to the beautiful tradition of crazy quilting.
Michler is also the author of two other popular quilting books, The Magic of Crazy Quilting and Crazy Quilts by Machine.
-Fully illustrated with color photographs and step-by-step instructions
-30 unique and beautiful crazy quilt projects
-Includes listing of supply sources
Customer Reviews:
Great book.......2007-08-11
This is a wonderful book on making Crazy Quilts. She gives you tons of instructions and drawings on how to make embroidery stitches on your crazy quilt. Her books are always good.
Book Description
This complete resource for embellished quilting provides techniques for patchwork, applique, and embroidery. Contains a history of the craft as well as material information, a technique encyclopedia, and an inspirational gallery of photos.
Customer Reviews:
Its the best.......2007-08-11
In my opinion this is the BEST book out on making Crazy Quilts. I have four others but this is my favorite. You'll love it.
Good crazy quilting resource.......2007-05-13
Good comprehensive book on crazy quilting -- from basic construction of crazy quilt blocks to stitch diagrams and materials suggestions. Also includes drawings of how stitches would be used in crazy quilt blocks.
Crazy Quilting.......2007-04-11
I found this book very helpful in deciding what stitches to embellish my crazy quilt. I thought the books drawings made it easier to visualize how the stitches would look on my pieces. I am new to Crazy quilting and just did'nt know where to start. The book solves that dilemma with useful diagrams and helpful information. This is a most for all serious quilters. My work is getting raves and it is so easy!!! Buy the book, you won't be sorry.
nice book.......2007-01-10
This book is very useful, there are alot of great ideas in this book.
a taste of everything!.......2006-05-25
this book has a taste of everything, see what gets your attention. From hand embroidery to marble dying of fabric. I've read this book with almost everything getting my interest.
the only bad part about the book, not enought examples for some of the hand embroidery sections. Other than that, I'll keep going back to this book again and again.
thank's
bonnie for mich
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