Archive for the ‘Quilting’ Category

Flip Your Way to Fabulous Quilts by D L Thomas

Flip Your Way to Fabulous Quilts by D L Thomas, softback published by Martingale Publishing. IBSN 978-1-60468-023-2, price 18.99 in the UK available from www.martingale-pub.com
These quilts look really complex. Donna gives instructions for simple folded corners and how to apply the technique. It’s amazing and relatively simple. The thirteen projects will help hone your skills. [...]

Just Around The Corner by Kari M Carr

Just Around The Corner by Kari M Carr, softback published by Martingale Press. ISBN 978-1-60468-036-2, price 16.99 in the UK available from www.martingale-pub.com
I really like this book.Kari has a great sense of design and colour that works so well. This book is all about mitred corners – Kari shows you how to do it the [...]

Iris Quilting by Maruscha Gaasenbeek

Iris Quilting by Maruscha Gaasenbeek, softback published by Search Press. ISBN 978-1-84448-786-8, price 9.99 available from www.searchpress.com
I have seen iris folded paper but never quilting before. This book is truly amazing. Including pattens for flowers, fruits, geometrics and more, this book is very satisfying. I hope to see more of Maruscha’s designs in the future. [...]

Fast, Fusible Quilts by Nancy Mahoney

Fast, Fusible Flower Quilts by Nancy Mahoney, softback published by Martingale. ISBN 978-1604680393, price 18.99 available from www.martingale-pub.com
The author provides excellent instructions for making flower quilts. Some of the patterns are more obviously flower like than others. Daisy Vines and Prairie Picnic are my two favourites. Using a fusible technique, the applique is quick and [...]

Simple Style by Sara Diepersloot

Simple Style Easy Weekend Quilts by Sara Diepersloot, softback published by Martingale. ISBN 978-1-56477-949-6, price 16.99 available from www.martingale-pub.com
This book begins with basic quilting instructions. The book then shows you how to make 20 different quilts. The illustrated instructions clearly show you how to make up the blocks and assemble the quilts. Most of the [...]