Geometric Gems: Quilts from Diamonds, Circles, and Squares Review

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(More customer reviews)There are some quilt books you have to have, just because they are fun. This is one of those books.
Cathy Wierzbicki has created quilts which look complicated, but are designed in a way which makes them approachable. I have already bookmarked my copy with quilts I want to make. Many of the quilts feature uniquely shaped blocks. "Think Inside the Box" features floating boxes made with 60o triangles, and the cover quilt, "Diamond Dust", uses pieced rectangles to form diamond blocks. Although these quilts look difficult or complicated they are not.
My favorite quilt is "Pajama Prayer" which uses pieced squares of several sizes to make a great quilt. It has a sewn writing technique which I have never seen before. It allows you to sew embroidery type lettering onto fabric with your normal sewing machine. I can hardly wait to try it out.
This is a book which I am thrilled to add to my personal library!
Karin Renaud
Author, "Quilts from the Heart"

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Rich with color and design, every quilt in this book is a treasure! Now quilters everywhere--from confident beginners to the most seasoned experts--can create seven dazzling designs using easy cutting and strip-piecing techniques. By making clever use of angles, popular author Cathy Wierzbicki presents intriguing projects that look far more complex than they really are. The book includes eye-popping photos and special sections on techniques and resources.

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Sunbonnet Sue and Scottie at Play: Designs in Redwork and Applique Review

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(More customer reviews)Three of my favorite things in one book --- Sunbonnet Sue, appliqué and embroidery. Appliqué or embroidery is something that I can do in front of the TV at night or take with me when I travel. They makes wonderful blocks that I can sew into a quilt when I am able to get back to my sewing room.
Sunbonnet is playing with Scottie and they even "allow" a cat to be in some of the blocks. There are 40 different blocks to choose from dancing to running to playing with kittens or paper dolls. The first pages show you how to use the thread, make a knot and stitch types and continues with making appliqué pieces. This is followed by ways to assemble the blocks into a quilt and finishing techniques.
The first pattern is done in Redwork and shows a color photo of the finished quilt along with size and finished block size. A material and cutting list comes after a blurb about the quilt. Making the blocks, assembling the quilt and completing it wind up the pattern instructions.
The second pattern shows Sunbonnet and Scottie done in an appliqué quilt. The same information is included with this pattern as with the embroidery pattern quilt. In addition, there are graphics to guild you along.
Next, you will find a pattern for cuddle dolls. These will make great toys to give to grandchildren or if you are a charity worker, the children's ward at hospitals will love to have them for their small patients as there are no objects that can be swallowed.
Two more quilt patterns are given and then the 40 blocks are provided at full size. Two pages contain sashing cornerstone patterns. And, I love it when there is a section on the author but this time there is an added bio! Yep, you got it ---- on Scottie!


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Sunbonnet Sue is back! An enduring image in quiltmaking, Sunbonnet Sue has charmed quilters for more than a century. Now she ventures forth in dungaree overalls and her trademark bonnet for some old-fashioned play. You'll find her playing marbles, ice skating, riding a tricycle, and more--with her lovable dog, Scottie, at her side. * Journey down memory lane with delightful redwork embroidery and applique * Create nostalgic pieces inspired by typical childhood activities of the 1940s and 1950s

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Cozy Modern Quilts: 23 Easy Pieced Projects to Bust Your Stash Review

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(More customer reviews)As a novice quilter, I looked long and hard for a book with projects that didn't require tons of knowledge but would still be stunning when complete. This book was the answer I was looking for! Super simple piecing techniques, beautiful & unique designs, clear and complete directions- this book has it all. If you're a beginning quilter hoping to decorate your house, make someone a holiday gift to remember or just wanting to try something new, this is the book for you!

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Modern doesn't have to be hard-edged. Make a soft statement with these irresistibly cozy, contemporary quilts built from simple squares and rectangles.

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Free-Motion Quilting Made Easy: 186 Designs from 8 Simple Shapes (That Patchwork Place) Review

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(More customer reviews)Easy to understand set-up and preparation of each block for free-motion design. The many illustrations show how to meld designs as well as arrows to show the path of the needle for the chosen design. There are suggestions on design to use for different shapes as well as areas that might not need quilting. The narrative is detailed and easy to follow.

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Turn simple lines into fabulous designs! Start with basic loops, ovals, diamonds, triangles, and other familiar shapes and pair them in unique combinations to create dozens of block-based designs. Step-by-step instructions, practice exercises, and loads of hints and tips make it easy to achieve great results. Now you can create your own quilting designs; they don t have to be complicated or intricate to be effective!

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Machine Applique for the Terrified Quilter (That Patchwork Place) Review

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(More customer reviews)I wish I lived closer to Ms. Pederson so I could learn in person from her. She has a GREAT book and the way it is written makes me ready to machine appliqué.
Her book starts out like many quilting books --- talking about the tools you need to do it. BUT what her book has that I have never found in any other is a GREAT explanation of machine needle sizes and thread sizes. I now understand it and will keep her book handy for when I forget what she said. (Old age does that to you! hehe)
Another thing I have never found in quilting books is something called "The Brooklyn Revolver". As she says it is not a gun but a very handy tool for gluing up many small pieces of appliqué.
21 pages of "get ready to appliqué" instructions begin Ms. Pederson's book and you should read every word if you are a beginner appliqué-er. If you are a more experienced one, then you should read every word because I know you will find a tip or two you didn't know before.
There are ten different quilt patterns and each has a paragraph about the quilt before the rest of the instructions are given. The material and cutting lists are clear and easy to follow. The step-by-step instructions for assembling the blocks have graphics to help you visualize what you are creating. Templates are provided although some need to be enlarged. And the assembly and finishing instructions complete the patterns.
There are, of course, color photos of each quilts and the finished quilt size is also provided. The final two pages are a resource list and an overview of the author. So, grab a copy and start appliquéing!


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Wait til you see all the different ways you can applique by machine! Discover how to get the look of fine hand applique or a fresh, funky look with the precision and ease of machine sewing. Learn Sharon's smart techniques, and then get ready to play.*Find all you need to overcome any machine-applique fears: try invisible machine applique, blanket-stitch applique, satin-stitch applique, and more*Follow Sharon's lead to master each technique, and then choose one of nine companion projects to try out your new skills*With Sharon's friendly, fun writing style, you'll be a machine-applique expert in no time

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