20 Jul 2010 at 16:32
Karen Platt
C&T Publishing, Dyeing
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Fabric Dyer’s Dictionary by Linda Johansen, softback published by C&T Publishing in theUSA. ISBN 978-1-57120-863-7, price 23.95 US dollars, from www.ctpub.com
I have read many books on dyeing, I love colour. Apart from giving the basics of the process and preparation, this book gives wonderful ‘recipes’ for dyeing cloth in fabulous shades of colour. None of my other dyeing books do this. So I think this book is tops. In addition it has information on speciality techniques such as soda ash to get texture into the dye, layering and much more. Highly recommended for dyers.
20 Jul 2010 at 16:20
Karen Platt
C&T Publishing, Quilting
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Fusible Magic by Nancy Johnson-Srebro, softback published by C&T Publishing in the USA. ISBN 978-1-57120-858-3, price 21.95 US dollars from www.ctpub.com
If you are looking for quick to make quilts, stop by this book. It has 9 patterns to make in a day plus 23 pattern shapes. Fusible projects are quick and easy. Lots of added inspiration offered by the gallery. Learn how to make templates, choose fabrics and fuse without fuss. I like the Rising Star Medallion pattern best. Includes a 100 favourite simple blocks.
20 Jul 2010 at 16:08
Karen Platt
C&T Publishing, Quilting
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Rotary Cutting Revolution by Anita Grossman Solomon, softback published by C&T Publishing in the USA. ISBN 978-1-57120-829-3, price 29.95 from www.ctpub.com
A quick, one-step way to cut your fabric. Big designs and ideas are made possible with this simple cutting technique. I like the Xcentric, Arrowhead, Old Italian and Stripes quilts. Full of useful ideas, blocks and time-saving methods, this book is for all quilters. Block guides and cutting chart included.
20 Jul 2010 at 15:55
Karen Platt
C&T Publishing, Quilting
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Quilted Symphony by Gloria Loughman, softback published by C&T Publishing in the USA. ISBN 978-1-57120-660-2, price 29.95 US dollars from www.ctpub.com
First of all, let me say the design is outstanding. Gloria shares the things that inspire her, she discusses the basics of design and composition. Discover how to transfer your ideas into design. Get ahead with colour by following Gloria’s ideas for schemes. Add colour with paints. All about the basics and construction and so much detail. Great examples of finished works. Recommended for all quilters.
20 Jul 2010 at 14:37
Karen Platt
C&T Publishing, Quilting
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Secrets of Digital Quilting by L. Schwarz-Smith and K.C. Smith, softack published by C&T Publishing in the USA. ISBN 978-1571-2065-96, price 27.99 US dollars available from www. ctpub.com
This is an absorbing guide to making quilts with the aid of a digital camera and computer. It tells you all you need, how to get images from your camera onto your fabric, how to embellish your design. Includes basics, design and construction of quilts. It includes eight projects, twenty five techniques and embellishing with paints and inks and lots more.
If you have ever wanted to use your camera and computer to create fabulous quilts, this is the book for you. Great insider knowledge is provided as ’secrets’. How to get the best from your camera, use Photoshop and print onto fabric.