QUILTING AND QUILT-RELATED BOOKS COMPILED FOR QUILTNETTERS
\n(by Subject)<\/p>\n
** Amish **<\/p>\n
AMISH ADVENTURE, AN (A Workbook for Color in Quilts) ($15.95)
\nby Roberta Horton
\nC&T Publishing, Lafyette, CA 1983<\/p>\n
Very good book.<\/p>\n
AMISH QUILT, THE ($45)
\nby Eve Wheatcroft Grannick
\n1989, Good Books, Intercourse Pennsylvania<\/p>\n
Not only beautiful Amish quilts, but also their stories and a view on the
\ncommunities and eras from which they come. A great body of information about
\nthe Amish and their textile traditions. Facts presented through interviews and
\nconversations with Amish families and with people whose lives have touched the
\nAmish people, including many who sold fabrics to these seamstresses.<\/p>\n
GALLERY OF AMISH QUILTS, A ($9.95)
\n(Design Diversity from a Plain People)
\nby Robert Bishop and Elizabeth Safanda
\nE.P. Dutton, NY 1976 (first published)<\/p>\n
Great collection (150) of Amish quilts in color. Splendid black-and-white
\nphotographs of the Amish people and countryside. Also, a comprehensive
\nintroduction provides the cultural and aesthetic background for viewing
\nthese quilts.<\/p>\n
SMALL AMISH QUILT PATTERNS
\nby Rachel Pellman
\nGood Books, Intercourse, PA 1985<\/p>\n
Patterns for making small amish quilts.<\/p>\n
PLAIN AND SIMPLE
\nby Sue Bender<\/p>\n
She tells of her fascination with the vibrant colors and stunning geometric
\nsimplicity of the Amish quilts. The quilts “spoke directly to me…they went
\nstraight to my heart.” I highly recommend the book. It was after reading her
\nbook that I started learning how to quilt.<\/p>\n
** Applique **<\/p>\n
APPLIQUE: 12 EASY WAYS
\nby Elly Sienkiewicz<\/p>\n
Excellent book on various applique techniques. She starts out with basic
\nmethods and moves on to more specialized techniques. This books gives you
\na solid foundation in applique.<\/p>\n
APPLIQUE PATTERNS FROM NATIVE AMERICAN BEADWORK DESIGNS ($14.95)
\nby Dr. Joyce Mori
\nAQS, Paducah, KY<\/p>\n
Great for anyone interested in this subject matter. Most of the designs in
\nthis book are adapted from beaded objects made by members of Native American
\nIndian tribes located in five major regions in North America.<\/p>\n
THREE-DIMENSIONAL APPLIQUE & EMBROIDERY ($24.95)
\nby Anita Shackelford<\/p>\n
A beautiful book!! For those of you interested in these two subjects this is a
\nwonderful book. Good instructions, illustrations and patterns.
\nIt is hard back, 151 glossy pages and 9-1\/4 x 12-1\/4 in size<\/p>\n
** Beginners **<\/p>\n
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF QUILTING TECHNIQUES, THE ($24.95)
\nby Katherine Guerrier
\nRunning Press, Philadelphia, PA 1994<\/p>\n
Excellent book. Colorful. Describes: techniques, block construction (she
\ngives you step by step instructions on how to make some of the more common
\nblocks (with color illustrations of each step) rotary cutting, special effects,
\napplique, quilting, finishing, etc. Toward the back of the book are gorgeous
\nquilts to truly inspire you.<\/p>\n
This is a great reference book, great for beginners but can be used by
\nseasoned quilters as well. A must for every quilter’s library.<\/p>\n
FAST PATCH – A TREASURY OF STRIP QUILT PROJECTS ($17.95)
\nby Anita Hallock
\nChilton Book Co., Radnor, PA 1989<\/p>\n
This is a very good book for beginners and everyone else. A new strip
\ntechnique for making triangles.<\/p>\n
Step-by-step instructions. By making a checkerboard and turning it on the
\nbias, you can learn to cut strips of triangles, opening up a whole range of
\ntraditional blocks like the Ohio Star and sawtooth borders.<\/p>\n
HAPPY ENDINGS
\n(Finishing the Edges of Your Quilt)
\nby Mimi Dietrich
\nThat Patchwork Place 1987<\/p>\n
Great book for ideas and instructions on finishing your quilt.
\nThis book belongs in every quilter’s collection.<\/p>\n
MACHINE PIECING & QUILTING (Teach Yourself)
\nby Debra Wagner
\nChilton Book Company, Radnor, PA<\/p>\n
Beginning with guidelines for choosing a sewing machine, using templates,
\nselecting and preparing fabrics for quilting; guides you with friendly,
\nstep-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n
QUILTING BY MACHINE ($19.95)
\nSinger
\nCy DeCosse Inc., Minnesota 1990<\/p>\n
Beginner’s book. (not machine quilting). Quite pictorial. Instructions are
\nvery easy to follow.<\/p>\n
Can be used as a learning tool if you are sewing your first quilt or as a
\nreference if you have had quilting experience. The piecing, applique, and
\nquilting techniques that are included in this book are quick, easy machine
\nmethods. If more than one technique is shown, the easier technique is first.<\/p>\n
** Borders **<\/p>\n
SETS & BORDERS
\nby Marston & Cunningham, AQS<\/p>\n
I have had this book a long time. It has lots of good photos, border ideas and
\ncharts for planning them. I have found it inspirational and helpful.<\/p>\n
QUILTER’S ALBUM OF BLOCKS AND BORDERS
\nJinny Beyer<\/p>\n
Great black and white illustrations of blocks to give you ideas for blocks and
\nthe shading of the blocks. (re: question on black and white quilts).<\/p>\n
BRAID & CHEVRON UPDATED
\nby Camille Remme
\nME Publications Santa Monica, CA 1993<\/p>\n
45 variations of making braid and chevron borders from one traditional pattern.<\/p>\n
PAINLESS BORDERS
\nby Sally Schneider<\/p>\n
This book presents 16 cleverly designed quilts and borders in which the border
\nis pieced along with the quilt. My favorite is the twisted ribbon border
\nwhich looks like a double sided twisted ribbon cascading along the border.
\nShe provides lots of suggestions for clever and fast cutting\/piecing.<\/p>\n
** Children **<\/p>\n
TENDER LOVING COVERS
\nby Toni Phillips and Juanita Simonich<\/p>\n
This is a WONDERFUL book of children’s quilts with great designs,
\nmostly pieced. They are crib\/wall quilt size but there is no reason
\nthey could not be incorporated into a large quilt, if you wish. One
\nquilt is called Wheels & More Wheels and has a tow truck, fire
\nengine, ambulance, and police car, so it is not strictly trucks. In
\naddition to this, there are the following: Astronaut, farm, cowboy,
\ncircus, zoo, christmas, a school quilt.<\/p>\n
GO WILD WITH QUILTS ($19.95)
\nby Margaret Rolfe
\nThat Patchwork Place<\/p>\n
This book has a lot of North American wildlife — birds, squirrels, owls, black
\nbears etc.
\n—-
\nIt uses straightline piecing methods (no inset pieces) to create realistic
\nlooking animals and birds (cardinal, beaver, racoon etc.)<\/p>\n
PATCHWORK QUILTS TO MAKE FOR CHILDREN
\nby Margaret Rolfe
\nSterling Publishing Co. Inc. New York<\/p>\n
I can attest to both of these books as great sources for easily
\npieced animal blocks. The GO WILD book was a great hit when we
\nhad it for the book draw at our guild meeting. It contains 14
\nNorth American Animals (racoon, beaver, ducks etc).
\n—-
\nMy favorite for children. This book hasas a whole zoo, patterns for many
\ndinosaurs, farm animals, etc. In my opinion they are more fun than
\ntraditional blocks and make finding naturalistic fabrics fun too.<\/p>\n
QUILT A KOALA
\nby Margaret Rolfe.
\nSterling Publishing<\/p>\n
Another fun book. This one has patterns for pieced blocks featuring native
\nAustrailian birds and animals.<\/p>\n
** Color **<\/p>\n
COLOR CONFIDENCE FOR QUILTERS ($24.95)
\nby Jinny Beyer
\nThe Quilt Digest Press, 1992<\/p>\n
This is Jinny’s color system based on the use of a master palette of fabric
\ncolors that span the spectrum. By following the instructions in this book, you
\ncreate your own master palette that you can use as a tool for color choices
\nfor all of your future quilting projects. After creating your own color
\npalette, you will learn how to create countless color schemes just by taking
\nsmall sections of the palette, or by rearranging portions of it.<\/p>\n
COLOR DESIGN IN PATCHWORK
\nby Paula Nadelstern
\nDover Publications 1991<\/p>\n
Explores how color can be used to vary one and the same patchwork
\nconfiguration. Depending on the placement of color and the resulting degree of
\ncontrast, different shapes in a pieced pattern are emphasized and visually
\nlinked. Usually some shapes combine to form the main unit of design, while
\nremaining ones are interpreted as background.<\/p>\n
COLOR AND CLOTH: THE QUILTMAKER’S ULTIMATE WORKBOOK ($19.95)
\nby Mary Coyne Penders
\nThe Quilt Digest Press, 1989<\/p>\n
This is another good “color confidence” book. Underrated, probably because of
\nJinny Beyer’s.<\/p>\n
STRIPS THAT SIZZLE
\nby Margaret Miller<\/p>\n
My first B&W quilt was made using this book. It is a book primarily meant for
\nworking in color, but I thought the technique worked extraordinarily well for
\nblack and white. I believe that almost any quilt pattern could be used if you
\nwatch your placement as to shading.<\/p>\n
** Design\/Designing **<\/p>\n
SENSATIONAL SETTINGS
\n(Over 80 ways to arrange your quilt blocks) ($9.95)
\nby Joan Hanson
\nThat Patchwork Place 1993<\/p>\n
Good book offering a lot of ideas\/suggestions for arranging quilt blocks.<\/p>\n
QUILTING BY DESIGN
\nby Marston and Cunningham<\/p>\n
Linda asked about how to arrive at quilting designs. I had many of the same
\nquestions, and kept looking for the right book to answer them. This book does
\nso. I highly recommend it.<\/p>\n
ONE-OF-A-KIND QUILTS
\n(Simple Steps to Individual Quilts) ($16.95)
\nby Judy Martin
\nThat Patchwork Place 1989<\/p>\n
One-of-a-Kind Quilts are structured scrap quilts–everyday quilts that feature
\na planned theme or focal area surrounded by blocks made in a variety of
\npatterns, with the overall design developing as the piece is made.<\/p>\n
This book takes you step-by-step through the theme blocks and the background
\nblocks, covering everything from cutting and construction techniques to the
\ncreative decisions that are made along the way. Suggestions for completing the
\nquilts are included. Master templates and quick-cutting information for the
\nbackground blocks are provided toward the end of the book. An excellent book.<\/p>\n
THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN ($18.95)
\nby Katie Pasquini
\nC&T Publishing, Lafayette, CA 1988<\/p>\n
Detailed discussion of how to make objects appear three-dimensional.
\nLots of her quilts (in color).<\/p>\n
SPEED CUTS
\nby Donna Poster
\nChilton for the Creative Machine Arts Series.<\/p>\n
In it there are 1200 quilt blocks (although I would say that there
\nare only 500 designs but each can be constructed in one of three
\nsizes 10″ 12″ and 14″). Also, there is a quilt layout section that
\nshows how many blocks you will need for each size quilt depending on
\nwhether you are putting the blocks together on point, straight set,
\nwith lattice or any combination of these.<\/p>\n
Of course, also included is a yardage chart based on the templates to
\nbe used. And the templates themselves are in the back, numbered.
\nNote: Blocks are all in black and white.<\/p>\n
WALL QUILTS
\nby Marsha McCloskey
\nThat Patchwork Place, Bothell, WA<\/p>\n
A step-by-step guide on how to make wall hangings that will add bold and
\nbeautiful accents of folk art design to many areas throughout the home. It
\ncontains complete instructions and full-size pattern pieces for creating ten
\nwall quilts based on traditional pieced designs, several of them with matching
\npatchwork pillows. Directed to both beginning and advanced quilters, it
\nincludes detailed instructions on all special techniques involved, from
\ntemplate making, machine-piecing, and hand-quilting to mounting and hanging.<\/p>\n
PATCHWORK PATTERNS ($18.95)
\nJinny Beyer
\nEPM Publications, Inc., McLean, VA 1979<\/p>\n
This book is written for those who have an interest in using traditional
\ngeometric designs or a desire to create their own original motifs.<\/p>\n
It explains in a systematic manner a method of drafting patterns which has, in
\nlarge, been put aside, and about which no comprehensive book has been written.
\nShe also explains a few simple drafting techniques which are particularly
\nuseful in making geometric designs.<\/p>\n
PATTERN PLAY: CREATING YOUR OWN QUILTS ($24.95)
\nby Doreen Speckmann
\nC & T Publishing, Lafayette, California 1993
\n(Not for beginners)<\/p>\n
Introduces you to an easy and fun way to design your own blocks on graph paper,
\nthen put those blocks into interesting quilt designs. Discusses fabric
\nselection and the techniques necessary for turning graph paper quilts into real
\nones. Provides scale drawings and photos of some of her favorite quilts,
\ncomplete with yardages and size-change options.
\n——
\nDown to earth, easy-to-understand method to making your own designs.
\nExcellent, excellent book. She writes with a sense of humour and
\nshows loads of examples to get you thinking. It’s an excellent back
\ndoor entrance to a more “creative” side of quilting for those technician
\ntypes who don’t think they “have” creativity.<\/p>\n
BLOCKBUSTER QUILTS
\nby Margaret Miller<\/p>\n
An unusual approach to setting odd blocks (i.e., block of the month,
\nfriendship blocks, good bye blocks, or blocks that are not all quite the same
\nsize) into a quilt top. More for the advanced piecer. Very original.<\/p>\n
HOW TO DESIGN AND MAKE YOUR OWN QUILTS ($19.95)
\nby Katharine Guerrier
\nMallard Press, 1991<\/p>\n
Good book.<\/p>\n
MEMORY QUILTS: DELIGHTFUL WAYS TO CAPTURE TODAY FOREVER
\nby Nancy Smith and Lynda Milligan<\/p>\n
I picked up a couple books to give me ideas when I was designing and
\nconstructing one for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary.<\/p>\n
PATTERN ON PATTERN
\nby Ruth McDowell<\/p>\n
This is an excellent book.<\/p>\n
** Fast Piecing\/Rotary Cutting Techniques **<\/p>\n
TIMELESS TREASURES, A Complete Guide to Rotary Cutting
\nby Nancy Johnson-Srebo
\nRCW Publishing<\/p>\n
Nancy’s instructions are clear and concise, and she shows readers how
\nto cut almost any shape, while using your rotary cutter and ruler. Also
\nincluded are instructions for specific 6″, 8″, and 10″ blocks.
\n—-
\nI have found the info in this book really helpful. She goes through how to cut
\na number of pieces: trapezoids, parallelograms, hexagrams, octograms, etc. The
\nnice thing about the book, too, is that she shows you how to do it for right
\nhanded or left handed cutters. There is also a section in the book for those
\nwho use metric measurements.
\n—-
\nI find [this book] indispensable.
\nShe gives clear instructions and illustrations to cut any
\nshape with the rotary cutter. Both right and left handed illustrations are
\ngiven. In the middle of the book there is a chart for adding on seam
\nallowances to any shape. It gives both the English and Metric measurements.
\nThere are also good directions on pressing.<\/p>\n
The last part of the book has color photos of blocks and complete directions
\nfor them including cutting, sewing, and pressing. She includes which direction
\nto press the seams. (It was great help to me when I was beginning to make
\nblocks for the first time.) My only complaint was that there were a couple of
\nmistakes in the placement of the color photos to the directions. Some of them
\ndidn’t match but were found somewhere else in the book.<\/p>\n
BTW, I took the book to a printer and had them put a spiral binding on it so
\nthat it lays flat and stays open when I am using it.<\/p>\n
SPEED CUTS
\nby Donna Poster
\nChilton for the Creative Machine Arts Series.<\/p>\n
In it there are 1200 quilt blocks (although I would say that there
\nare only 500 designs but each can be constructed in one of three
\nsizes 10″ 12″ and 14″). Also, there is a quilt layout section that
\nshows how many blocks you will need for each size quilt depending on
\nwhether you are putting the blocks together on point, straight set,
\nwith lattice or any combination of these.<\/p>\n
Of course, also included is a yardage chart based on the templates to
\nbe used. And the templates themselves are in the back, numbered.<\/p>\n
Note: Blocks are all in black and white.<\/p>\n
ANGLE ANTICS ($18.95)
\nby Mary Hickey
\nThat Patchwork Place, 1991<\/p>\n
Explores the design potential of a rectangle constructed of two contrasting
\ntriangles (called bias rectangle). It also provides you with a technique for
\nconstructing this rectangle quickly and accurately. (Most patterns are star
\npatterns.)<\/p>\n
BACK TO SQUARE ONE ($17.99)
\nby Nancy J. Martin
\nThat Patchwork Place 1988<\/p>\n
Great book featuring Nancy Martin’s personal quiltmaking techniques (template-
\nfree approach).
\n—-
\nShe shows how to make what she calls a Square 1, Square
\n1.5 or Square 2. Square 1 is made of 2 triangles. This is what you need for
\nOcean Waves. Square 1.5 is made of one big triangles and 2 little ones. Square
\n2 is made of 4 little triangles. I am making a huge wall hanging that uses all
\nof these different squares and it is working wonderfully!<\/p>\n
STRIP QUILTING ($14.95)
\nby Diane Wold
\nTAB Books, Div. of McGraw Hill 1987<\/p>\n
I love this little book. It’s perfect for those who are into piecing and
\nrepiecing (seminole patchwork take off). It’s very easy to follow.<\/p>\n
It contains complete instructions, including diagrams, cutting instructions,
\nand a shopping list, for each of the projects illustrated. Pointers are given
\nfor modifying projects, for adapting patterns from other sources and for
\ncreating your own designs.<\/p>\n
SHORTCUTS: A Concise Guide to Rotary Cutting
\nby Donna Thomas
\nThat Patchwork Place, Bothell, WA 1991<\/p>\n
Basic quick-cutting techniques plus a number of techniques that are expansions
\nof the basics.<\/p>\n
QUILTER’S GUIDE TO ROTARY CUTTING, THE ($17.95)
\nby Donna Poster
\nChilton Book Company, Radnor, PA 1991<\/p>\n
Good technical reference book on rotary speed cutting ; Over 1,000 speed-cut
\nshapes.<\/p>\n
ROTARY ROUNDUP
\nJudy Hopkins & Nancy Martin
\nThat Patchwork Place<\/p>\n
Both books (Rotary Riot below) have about 40 color prints of quilts. These
\nquilts are made from traditional block patterns and have instructions for
\nrotary cutting and quick piecing. Nancy Martin owns the publishing company
\nthat published these two books.
\n—-
\nI had Rotary Riot, so I had to buy this one too and I’m not one bit sorry. I
\nlove to get ideas and inspiration from these books and this one is full of
\ngreat colors,beautiful quilts. Their books are the only ones I use when I need
\nto make bias binding as it shows the flat cut method. The only times I tried
\nto do the continuous circle, it ends up in a mess.<\/p>\n
ROTARY RIOT: 40 Fast & Fabulous Quilts ($21.95)
\nby Judy Hopkins and Nancy J. Martin
\nThat Patchwork Place 1991<\/p>\n
The authors of this book take 40 traditional blocks that appeal to many
\nquiltmakers and adapted their construction to template-free techniques. Begins
\nwith Nancy’s basic review of rotary-cutting techniques and information on
\nmulti-fabric quilts. The pattern section includes step-by-step directions for
\nforty favorite quilts, all clearly illustrated and written in a Template-Free
\nformat. Some of the patterns feature bias squares, some cut with 8″ Bias
\nSquare and several use simple strip-piecing techniques. The patterns are
\ngraded with symbols as to difficulty (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Judy
\nhas written a section on Finishing Your Quilt and has included some of the
\noverall repeat quilting patterns for which she is known. Also included is
\ninformation on crow footing, utility quilting and other tacking techniques.<\/p>\n
COLORFUL ANGLES
\n(Triangles, Diamonds & Hexagons With a Contemporary Look)
\nby Susan Stein
\nEZ International 1993<\/p>\n
This book combines the use of applique, traditional blocks, hand
\ndyed fabrics and the EZ tools (EZ Angle, Companion Angle, Easy Eight, Easy
\nHexagon, Speed grids, trapezoids) to create very contemporary designs. 16
\nprojects. I think this is a good book.<\/p>\n
QUICK & EASY QUILTMAKING ($26.95)
\nby Mary Hickey, Nancy J. Martin, Marsha McCloskey and Sara Nephew
\nThat Patchwork Place, 1993<\/p>\n
This book introduces cutting techniques originated by each of the authors.
\nTeaches the authors’ special techniques for making quilts with a variety of
\ntriangular shapes. Organized for easy use. Good for a beginner. 26 projects
\nfeaturing speedy cutting and piecing methods<\/p>\n
Tips are presented on various pages throughout the book to help clarify a
\ntechnique or to teach a fast (er) way to do something. This book worth it just
\nfor the tips presented throughout.<\/p>\n
COUNTRY QUILTS IN A DAY ($14.95)
\nby Fran Roen
\nSterling Publishing Co, NY 1991<\/p>\n
This book uses strip quilting and other speed techniques.
\nVery simplistic. Good for a person interested in teaching themselves
\nhow to quilt.<\/p>\n
ON TO SQUARE TWO ($17.49)
\nby Marsha McCloskey
\nThat Patchwork Place, Bothell, WA 1992<\/p>\n
Thirty pieced block designs that contain the Square Two unit (a continuation of
\nBack to Square One) and related bias strip-pieced units. Also contains a how
\nto section on the construction details of bias strip piecing half-square units
\n(Square One), quarter-square units (Square Two) and two other related pieced
\nunits. General instructions for machine piecing and rotary cutting are
\nprovided in the back of the book.<\/p>\n
PAINLESS PATCHWORK ($14.95)
\nby Rosemary Donoughue
\nSally Milner Publishing, Australia 1991<\/p>\n
Quick modern methods for traditional quilts. This is a very good book for
\nmaking the following quilts: log cabin, irish chain (double and triple), lone
\nstar, and trip around the world. Instructions are very easy to follow.
\nGreat for beginners. No color.<\/p>\n
QUICK COUNTRY QUILTS
\nby Debbie Mumm<\/p>\n
Very explicit instructions using quick piecing methods, well laid out book,
\nlots of photos and diagrams. Apples, leaves, cows, sewing machines, sheep,
\ncats, bunnies, tulips, hearts, houses, etc etc all in the “country” style.
\n—-
\nThis book has lots of “cute” small projects that are relatively easy to make.
\nI made the “Alley Cats” as a going away present a few years ago and the
\nrecipient loved it.<\/p>\n
** Finishing **<\/p>\n
HAPPY ENDINGS
\n(Finishing the Edges of Your Quilt)
\nby Mimi Dietrich
\nThat Patchwork Place 1987<\/p>\n
Great book for ideas and instructions on finishing your quilt.
\nThis book belongs in every quilter’s collection.<\/p>\n
** Foundation Piecing **<\/p>\n
EASY MACHINE PAPER PIECING
\nby Carol Doak
\nThat Patchwork Place<\/p>\n
I surrender — I am a believer. I attended a workshop last night on
\nfoundation\/paper piecing based on this book. It works, by golly, it works.
\nWhat a treat — and I can turn out such perfectly precise blocks. It’s
\nwonderful. If you haven’t tried it, you should — attending a class really
\nhelps because you see how it’s done live.<\/p>\n
PRECISION PIECED QUILTS USING THE FOUNDATION METHOD
\nby Jane Hall and Dixie Haywood<\/p>\n
I like this book because it offers a good history, well-described theory and
\npractical examples of piecing on a variety of foundations. It’s well
\nwritten and very nicely illustrated with b&w photos, color plates and
\ninstructional line drawings.<\/p>\n
** General\/Miscellaneous **<\/p>\n
SENSATIONAL SCRAP QUILTS
\nby Darra Duffy Williamson<\/p>\n
I like this book, particularly the section on selecting fabrics for scrap
\nquilts. I used her idea of making a reference card of all the colors in the
\nquilt (you take a small piece of each and organize them on a card in a
\ncontinuous line from light to dark, ignoring color) and it worked a treat on a
\nplanned scrap quilt I made using about 40 pinks and greys.<\/p>\n
QNM did a review and hated it, they said there was nothing new in it. I think
\nit is well laid out and gives you lots to think about.
\n—-
\nI learned a lot from this book. First, I discovered D.D. Williamsons theory of
\nthe “Maverick” block in quilts using repeating blocks! That has helped me to
\nadd more fun and excitement to my quilts. It also has a section on color use
\nand drafting patterns. I find I go back and read this book over and over.
\nWonderful!<\/p>\n
ROMANCE OF THE PATCHWORK QUILT IN AMERICA, THE
\nby Hall and Kretsinger<\/p>\n
(answer to question on pattern for Seven Sisters) Thi book has a picture of a
\n“Seven Stars” block on p. 54 that appears to be a similar, if not identical,
\npattern.<\/p>\n
STRIPS THAT SIZZLE
\nby Margaret Miller<\/p>\n
My first B&W quilt was made using this book. It is a book primarily meant for
\nworking in color, but I thought the technique worked extraordinarily well for
\nblack and white. I believe that almost any quilt pattern could be used if you
\nwatch your placement as to shading.<\/p>\n
QUILTMAKER’S GUIDE: Basics and Beyond
\nby Carol Doak<\/p>\n
There is a neat pieced maple leaf pattern in this book. It shows four standard
\npieced maple leaves set in a block so that each maple leaf is pointing towards
\na different corner.<\/p>\n
QUILTING WITH STYLE ($24.95)
\nby Marston & Cunningham<\/p>\n
I would like to list this as a book that several people in my guild highly
\nrecommend as a “every quilter must have” book.<\/p>\n
QUILT ALMANAC 19xx
\nby Oxmoor House<\/p>\n
These are some of my favorites too. The quilts range from very simple
\nto very difficult. The patterns are good and I enjoy the biographies.
\nThere’s a chapter each year on group quilts or guild quilts and someday
\nI expect I’ll see a QuiltNet quilt featured there!<\/p>\n
QUILTS AND QUILTING ($17.95)
\nby Threads magazine
\nThe Taunton Press, 1991<\/p>\n
Series of articles drawn from the first 35 issues of Threads magazine, more
\nthan two dozen master quiltmakers share their ideas and techniques.<\/p>\n
Great collection!<\/p>\n
** Hand Quilting **<\/p>\n
ESSENTIAL QUILTER, THE
\nby Barbara Chainey ($29 .95)<\/p>\n
A wonderful book. It is a complete course in the lost art of hand quilting. It
\ncovers everything you might need to know, and the clear photos show you how to
\nhold the needle, etc. The quilts are all Welsh or English, many are
\n“whole-cloth” (all-quilted) quilts with beautiful feathers, scrolls, etc. Very
\ninspirational.<\/p>\n
QUILTING STITCH, HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR
\nby Ami Simms
\nMallery Press, Flint, Michigan<\/p>\n
Great instructional book on perfecting hand quilting stitch.<\/p>\n
** Inspirational **<\/p>\n
AMERICA’S TRADITIONAL CRAFTS ($95)
\nby Robert Shaw
\nMacmillan, N.Y. 1993.<\/p>\n
Wonderful book. Wonderful color photos…quilts and a lot more…
\nvery oversize… BEAUTIFUL…<\/p>\n
COLLECTOR SCRAP QUILTS
\n(Book II in the Collector Quilt Series)
\nby Marti Michell
\nAmerican School of Needlework, San Marcos, CA 1992<\/p>\n
Second book in the collector series that features design inspiration from
\nantique quilts.<\/p>\n
Pretty good instructional book.<\/p>\n
GALLERY OF AMERICAN QUILTS: 1860-1989: Book 2
\nAmerican Quilting Society<\/p>\n
If you want inspiration and if only American quilts will do, this is the book!<\/p>\n
JAPANESE QUILTS ($24.95)
\nby Jill Liddell & Yuko Watanabe
\nE.P.Dutton, NY 1988<\/p>\n
Beautiful collection of Japanese quilts.<\/p>\n
QUILTING AND INFLUENCES ($29.95)
\nby Nancy Crow
\nAQS, Paducah, KY<\/p>\n
Nancy, with the help of lots of pictures, explains how she uses her
\ninstinctive eye for color and design to create quilt art. 256 pages offer
\nmore than 300 photos, most in full color arangement showing Nancy’s use
\nof color and unusual fabrics. She also talks about her family and how
\nthey influenced her life as far as quilting is concerned.<\/p>\n
Good coffee table book.<\/p>\n
** Machine Quilting **<\/p>\n
COMPLETE BOOK OF MACHINE QUILTING, THE
\nby Robbie and Toby Fanny
\n(Chilton Needlework Series), 1980<\/p>\n
Good book. Discusses frame basting on pages 58-65, with ilustrations on pages
\n60 and 62 of the materials, the components, the frame set up and in use.<\/p>\n
HEIRLOOM MACHINE QUILTING
\nby Harriet Hargrave<\/p>\n
This is probably the best book available on machine quilting.
\nA must!!<\/p>\n
** Miniature\/Crib **<\/p>\n
TWENTY LITTLE PATCHWORK QUILTS
\nby Gwen Marston and Joe Cunningham
\nDover Publications, NY 1990<\/p>\n
Miniatures quilts. Includes templates and quilting designs<\/p>\n
SMALL TALK
\nby Donna Thomas
\nThat Patchwork Place.<\/p>\n
I am very impressed with the progressive directions (from easiest to more
\ndifficult) they are easy to follow and the pictures were inspiring. I would
\nhighly recommend it.<\/p>\n
AMISH CRIB QUILTS
\nby Rachel and Kenneth Pellman
\nGood Books Publishers 1985<\/p>\n
Beautiful quilts.<\/p>\n
SMALL AMISH QUILT PATTERNS
\nby Rachel Pellman
\nGood Books, Intercourse, PA 1985<\/p>\n
Patterns for making small amish quilts.<\/p>\n
CRIB QUILTS AND OTHER SMALL WONDERS ($29.50)
\nby Thos. K. Woodward & Blanche Greenstein
\nBonanza Books, New York 1988 edition<\/p>\n
Lots of colorful quilts.<\/p>\n
WORKING IN MINIATURE ($15.95)
\nby Becky Schaefer
\nC&T Publishing, Layayette, CA 1987<\/p>\n
A machine piecing approach to miniature quilts.
\nGood book.<\/p>\n
** Nine Patch **<\/p>\n
NIFTY NINE PATCHES
\nby Carolann M. Palmer<\/p>\n
If anyone ever thought ninepatches were humdrum, this should change their mind.
\nThis book also has good instructions on quick rotary cutting and piecing
\ntechniques.<\/p>\n
NINE PATCH WONDERS
\nby Blanche Young and Helen Young Frost
\nFirst Star publishers, Tucson, Arizona 1991<\/p>\n
Shows what can be done with a nine patch block (interesting color plays,
\noptical illusions, three dimensional woven effects).<\/p>\n
The best of traditional designs as well as some original variations. Some
\nquilts are made with all Nine Patch blocks; others combine the pieced blocks
\nwith background blocks. Others are variations on the Double Nine Patch design,
\nwhere pieced blocks are joined with plain squares to form large Nine Patch
\nblocks. Combining the 9Patch with other shapes, such as rectangles or
\ntriangles, creates even more variations.<\/p>\n
** Patterns\/Blocks **<\/p>\n
ULTIMATE BOOK OF QUILT BLOCK PATTERNS, THE
\nby Judy Martin
\nCrosley-Griffith Publishing 1988<\/p>\n
Excellent book, lots of of various sizes.
\n—-
\nThis book is my most favorite, and most used, of all time.<\/p>\n
QUILTS! QUILTS!! QUILTS!!! ($21.95)
\nThe Complete Guide to Quiltmaking
\nby Diana McClun and Laura Nownes
\nThe Quilt Digest Press, 1988<\/p>\n
Great book.<\/p>\n
Includes patterns that beginning quiltmakers can complete successfully, as well
\nas designs an experienced quiltmaker will enjoy working with. Popular and
\ntraditional patterns–and all the instructions for the techniques required to
\nmake them.<\/p>\n
The patterns are arranged in a progressive sequence, incorporating new designs
\nand utilizing more difficult techniques as you move from the simpler patterns
\nto the more complex. Some patterns require more precise work than others, but
\nwith careful work all can be completed by the quiltmaker who begins with the
\nsimpler patterns, moving onward as experience warrants.<\/p>\n
QUILTS, QUILTS, AND MORE QUILTS
\nby McClun and Nownes.<\/p>\n
This book is just as good as their first book (see above).<\/p>\n
QUILTER’S COLOR WORKBOOK: Unlimited Designs from
\nEasy-to-Make Quilt Blocks ($12.95)
\nby Kirstin Olsen
\nSterling Publishing Co., INc., New York 1990<\/p>\n
For a beginner: shows multiple color combinations for a number of quilt
\npatterns; provides ten or twenty starting points. Lots of quilt blocks in a
\nvariety of color combinations: pinwheel, ohio star, chimney sweep, mosaic,
\ntriangles, wrench, double-nine patch, rabbit’s paw, bow-tie, hexagon, pineapple
\nlog cabin, log cabin, lone star, tumbling blocks, and irish chain.<\/p>\n
Also provides piecing instructions for each block.<\/p>\n
QUILTER’S PATTERN WORKBOOK ($12.95)
\nby Kristin Olsen<\/p>\n
This book has templates for the bow tie block and demonstrates how the block
\ncan be arranged with different colors at least 10 times. I’ve yet to read the
\nbook in detail, but she does this with many patterns and it looks really neat!<\/p>\n
TEMPLATES FOR 171 NINE-PATCH QUILT BLOCKS
\nby Rita Weiss
\nAmerican School of Needlework 1989<\/p>\n
Good book of 9-patch blocks in 10, 12 and 14 inch sizes<\/p>\n
SCRAP QUILTS
\nby Judy Martin
\nMoon Over the Mountain Publishing, Wheatridge, Colo 1985<\/p>\n
Techniques plus patterns old and new for making quilts a from collected
\nfabrics.
\nVery nice, colorful quilts. I bought this book because I saw her quilt
\n“Tennessee Waltz” on display at the Great American Quilt Festival 1993 in New
\nYork.<\/p>\n
RADIANT STAR
\nby Eleanor Burns
\nQuilt in a Day Series 1990<\/p>\n
Good book for making stars.<\/p>\n
QUILT PROJECTS BY MACHINE
\nby Singer, 1992<\/p>\n
There is a small section on Bow Ties (about a half doz or so pages) in this
\nbook. It shows several arrangements: traditional, zigzag, octagonal,
\nstaggered.
\nThere are a couple of neat arrangements using color (oh, no, I’m starting
\nto write “American”!) gradations, as well as scrap, necktie fabrics and
\namish colours. It gives a couple of ideas for borders and sashings as well.<\/p>\n
QUILTS SEW QUILT
\nby Nancy J. Smith and Lynda Milligan<\/p>\n
This is the one that has the Ivy Trellis Pattern in it that I asked about on
\nQuiltNet last fall and noone could find the pattern for. It has a number of
\nother interesting patterns in it for large print fabrics.<\/p>\n
QUILT ALMANAC 19xx
\nby Oxmoor House<\/p>\n
These are some of my favorites too. The quilts range from very simple
\nto very difficult. The patterns are good and I enjoy the biographies.
\nThere’s a chapter each year on group quilts or guild quilts and someday
\nI expect I’ll see a QuiltNet quilt featured there!<\/p>\n
120 Patterns for Traditional Patchwork Quilts
\nby Maggie Malone
\nSterling Publishing, NY 1983<\/p>\n
Patterns range from easy to hard; from well-known designs to more obscure
\npatterns. Some of the patterns you may have never seen before since they were
\nreproduced from museum quilts.<\/p>\n
BEST OF THE CLASSIC QUILT SERIES, THE
\nby Laura Nownes.<\/p>\n
This book is chock full of great photos and patterns (and instructions) for
\nmany “classic” quilt designs (cathedral windows and grandmother’s flower garden
\nto name only two).<\/p>\n
COUNTRY QUILTS BY COUNTRY LIVING ($25.00)
\nText by Eleanor Levie, Jennifer Place and Mary Seehafer Sears
\nHearst Books, New York 1992<\/p>\n
More than 10 years worth of Country Living’s favorite country quilts, offering
\ninstructions and pattern pieces for making twenty of them. Over 100 examples
\nof how quilts can personalize every room in the house, adding color and graphic
\nimpact to any space.<\/p>\n
EAST QUILTS WEST ($24.95)
\nby Kumiko Sodo<\/p>\n
It is wonderful!!! She has many patterns that have instructions for an
\naverage to advanced quilter. Her patterns are not, on the most part, for the
\nfaint of heart. The best part, is the ideas which spring forth from her many
\ndesigns. I very, very seldom use a design, even if given permission – I like
\nto make my own designe. Her book is an inspiration. I hate to piece curves,
\nso I have been appliqueing them down on top of the under piece after turning
\nunder the edge. This is how she “pieces” her curves. The book is rich in
\ncolor and in interestingly narrated. Her use of color is wonderful.
\nIt is not a cheap book, but I would definitely recommend it.<\/p>\n
** Reference (Historical) **<\/p>\n
CONTEMPORARY QUILTS FROM TRADITIONAL DESIGNS ($9.50 used)
\nby Carolyn L. Mosey
\nE. P. Dutton Publishers, New York 1988<\/p>\n
This book takes a comparative look at the physical changes in the art of
\nquilting through the years. While the overall appearance of quilts has
\nchanged, many contemporary quiltmakers keep coming back to traditional
\npatterns. The artists represented in this book share their feelings on the
\nhistory of quilting, the direction in which it is going and their viewpoints on
\nseveral quilt-related topics.<\/p>\n
Interesting. Provides a traditional quilt on one side of the page and a
\nquilter’s contemporary rendition of the same pattern on the other.<\/p>\n
FABULOUS FABRICS OF THE 50s (And Other Terrific Textiles of the
\n20s, 30s, and 40s)
\nby Gideon Bosker, John Gramstad, Michele Mancini
\nChronicle Books, San Francisco.<\/p>\n
This one focuses on drape\/upholstry fabrics of those years and is great for the
\nhistory and wonderful (often weird) color combinations of the fabrics.<\/p>\n
SIGNS AND SYMBOLS: African Images in African-American Quilts ($24.00)
\nby Maude Southwell Wahlman
\nStudio Books in association with Museum of American Folk Art, New York<\/p>\n
This book introduces the art of African-American quiltmaking to the general
\npublic. Her thesis is that most African-American quiltmaking derives its
\naesthetic from various African traditionsk, both technological and ideological.<\/p>\n
Provides an abundance of detailed information on African textiles, the history
\nof quiltmaking in India, Europe and the Americas and extensive interviews with
\nquilters.<\/p>\n
Excellent.<\/p>\n
STAR QUILTS ($20)
\nby Mary Elizabeth Johnson
\nClarkson Potter Publishers<\/p>\n
Good collection of star quilts.
\n—-
\nI like this book. She is well organized and gives you some good photos and
\ndirections. Haven’t tried anything from it yet. (I got it from a closeout
\ncatalog for under $10. It’s a good deal at that price. Not sure if I’d pay
\n$20 for it though.)<\/p>\n
QUILT STORIES
\nby Cecilia Macheski, editor
\nLexington: The University of Kentucky Press, 1994.<\/p>\n
This wonderful book is a collection of poems, short stories, and other prose
\nworks by various authors over the past 150-200 years, all dealing somehow with
\nquilts and quilting. The book is divided into 5 sections (“blocks”), each
\nnamed for specific quilt blocks: Memory Blocks (“Stories of Remembrance and
\nMeaning”), Double Wedding Ring (“Stories of Community and Courtship”), Radical
\nRose (“Stories of Struggle and Change”), Wheel of Mystery (“Stories of Murder
\nand Mystery”), and Old Maid’s Ramble (“Stories of Age and Wisdom”). The
\nintroduction explains the blocks and the stories a bit, and the editor explains
\nhow quilting provided an important link in literature written by women
\n(although there are a couple of selections from male authors).<\/p>\n
REMEMBER ME; Women and their Friendship Quilts
\nLipsett, Linda Otto.
\nSan Francisco, Quilt Digest Press, 1985.
\nPb, 140 p, col & b\/w ill.<\/p>\n
One of the very best quilt books ever Linda Otto Lipsett began with her own
\ncollection of 19th century friendship quilts. Her book tells the stories of
\neight women and eight quilts made between 1840 and 1895. Many of the stories
\nare sad stories of leaving family and comfortable homes in the East to
\nundertake arduous journeys in pursuit of new homes in the West. Using letters,
\ndiaries, interviews and the quilts themselves the author unfolds the everyday
\nlives of eight real women, following them from youth to old age. Photos show
\nthe women, their families, their homes, and especially their quilts. The
\nexcellent color photographs show full quilts, details of blocks, signatures
\nand ornaments, and the best close-ups of 19th century fabrics I have seen.
\nThere are also pictures of other typical friendship quilts, patterns for three
\nquilts prepared by Laura Nownes, and complete references and bibliography.<\/p>\n
MY MOTHER’S QUILTS\/DESIGNS FROM THE THIRTIES
\nby Sara Nephew,
\nThat Patchwork Place<\/p>\n
I love this one — it really got me into 30s quilts — and it’s my inspiration,
\nsince I just purchased two 30s tops that need batting, backing,etc.<\/p>\n
FOLK QUILTS AND HOW TO RECREATE THEM ($14.95)
\nby Audrey & Douglas Wiss
\nSterling\/Main Street, NY 1990<\/p>\n
This book presents a wide selection of traditional designs for the modern
\nquilter which have been tested over time. They are presented in their original
\ncolors and special configurations. Some date back as far as the 18th century;
\nothers became popular as late as the 1930s. A few are worked in wool or silk;
\nmost are piecd of plain or printed cottons. All were made in America and
\ndisplay a variety of piecing, applique and quilting techniques.
\nI like this collection.<\/p>\n
AMERICAN QUILT: A History of Cloth and Comfort 1750-1950, $60
\nText: Roderick Kiracofe with Mary Elizabeth Johnson
\nPhotos: Sharon Risendorph
\nPublished by Clarkson Potter, New York<\/p>\n
Buy it, it’s gorgeous and you will learn a ton of stuff about
\nquilting that you never know–extremely well researched, beautifully
\ndesigned book, nice typefaces, photography excellent of course–
\n—-
\nThis is a beautiful book. It has several features I like, including
\na time line about quilt styles and fabrics. The photographs are
\nunusually clear and brilliant. It is expensive; however, you
\nwill find it sold by the discount retailers. I have seen it listed
\nfor $48.<\/p>\n
BITS AND PIECES, TEXTILE TRADITIONS
\nby Jeanette Lasansky<\/p>\n
This books contains essays\/thesis on history and other aspects: the
\nrelationship between late 19th c. dress fabrics & quilt devel., other
\nfascinating things.<\/p>\n
** Reference (Technical) **<\/p>\n
TAKING THE MATH OUT OF MAKING PATCHWORK QUILTS ($6.95)
\nby Bonnie Leman & Judy Martin
\nLeman Publications 1981<\/p>\n
Charts, tables, measurements, sizes, facts, figures, and helpful information
\nfor planning quilts. A must for every quilter.<\/p>\n
QUILTS! QUILTS!! QUILTS!!! ($21.95)
\nThe Complete Guide to Quiltmaking
\nby Diana McClun and Laura Nownes
\nThe Quilt Digest Press, 1988<\/p>\n
Great book.<\/p>\n
Includes patterns that beginning quiltmakers can complete successfully, as well
\nas designs an experienced quiltmaker will enjoy working with. Popular and
\ntraditional patterns–and all the instructions for the techniques required to
\nmake them.<\/p>\n
The patterns are arranged in a progressive sequence, incorporating new designs
\nand utilizing more difficult techniques as you move from the simpler patterns
\nto the more complex. Some patterns require more precise work than others, but
\nwith careful work all can be completed by the quiltmaker who begins with the
\nsimpler patterns, moving onward as experience warrants.<\/p>\n
QUILTS, QUILTS, AND MORE QUILTS
\nby McClun and Nownes.<\/p>\n
This book is just as good as their first book (see above).<\/p>\n
QUICK & EASY QUILTMAKING ($26.95)
\nby Mary Hickey, Nancy J. Martin, Marsha McCloskey and Sara Nephew
\nThat Patchwork Place, 1993<\/p>\n
This book introduces cutting techniques originated by each of the authors.
\nTeaches the authors’ special techniques for making quilts with a variety of
\ntriangular shapes. Organized for easy use. Good for a beginner. 26 projects
\nfeaturing speedy cutting and piecing methods<\/p>\n
Tips are presented on various pages throughout the book to help clarify a
\ntechnique or to teach a fast (er) way to do something. This book worth it just
\nfor the tips presented throughout.<\/p>\n
TIPS FOR QUILTERS
\nby Rachel Pellman
\nGood Books, Intercourse, PA 1993<\/p>\n
A handbook of hints, shortcuts, and practical suggestions from experienced
\nquilters.
\n—–
\nThis is a great book full of all sorts of useful ideas. BUT don’t read
\nit at bedtime or you will quilt ALL night long and not get any sleep!!! I
\nrecommend this book.<\/p>\n
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF QUILTING TECHNIQUES, THE ($24.95)
\nby Katherine Guerrier
\nRunning Press, Philadelphia, PA 1994<\/p>\n
Excellent book. Colorful. Describes: techniques, block construction (she
\ngives you step by step instructions on how to make some of the more common
\nblocks (with color illustrations of each step) rotary cutting, special effects,
\napplique, quilting, finishing, etc. Toward the back of the book are gorgeous
\nquilts to truly inspire you.<\/p>\n
This is a great reference book, great for beginners but can be used by
\nseasoned quilters as well. A must for every quilter’s library.<\/p>\n
HAPPY ENDINGS
\n(Finishing the Edges of Your Quilt)
\nby Mimi Dietrich
\nThat Patchwork Place 1987<\/p>\n
Great book for ideas and instructions on finishing your quilt.
\nThis book belongs in every quilter’s collection.<\/p>\n
QUILTING & PATCHWORK DICTIONARY ($12.95)
\nby Rhoda Ochser Goldberg
\n1988 Crown Publishers, Inc.<\/p>\n
Good reference book.<\/p>\n
CLUES IN THE CALICO; A Guide to Identifying and Dating
\nAntique Quilts ($39.95)
\nby Barbara Brackman.
\nEPM Publications, 1989.<\/p>\n
There are black and white and color pictures and examples and descriptions of
\nquilts characteristic of different periods. It is one of the best researched
\nand written quilt books I have encountered, and I have more than 300 books. I
\nput this in the top ten. Libraries and quilt guilds should have it.<\/p>\n
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF QUILTING TECHNIQUES, THE ($24.95)
\nby Katherine Guerrier
\nRunning Press, Philadelphia, PA 1994<\/p>\n
Excellent book. Colorful. Describes: techniques, block construction (she
\ngives you step by step instructions on how to make some of the more common
\nblocks (with color illustrations of each step) rotary cutting, special effects,
\napplique, quilting, finishing, etc. Toward the back of the book are gorgeous
\nquilts to truly inspire you.<\/p>\n
This is a great reference book, great for beginners but can be used by
\nseasoned quilters as well. A must for every quilter’s library.<\/p>\n
NEW QUILTING AND PATCHWORK DICTIONARY, THE ($12.95)
\nby Goldberg, Rhoda Ochser
\nNew York: Crown, 1988.<\/p>\n
This should be in EVERY quilter’s library. It has 1,740 illustrations, which
\nincludes all the “classics” of our repetoire plus many charming original
\ndesigns (a baby bottle block, international signal flags, a pieced panda,
\netc.)All black and white illustrations, but so comprehensive most people won’t
\neven notice!<\/p>\n
QUILTS: Identification and Price Guide
\nby Liz Greenbacker and Kathleen Barach. ($14.00 paper).<\/p>\n
(340 pages). This book include such topics as: why collect quilts, how to start
\na collection, history of quilts and quilting, dating a quilt (about30 pages
\ndevoted to this chapter), condition, workmanship, repair and finishing,
\ncare\/cleaning\/storage\/display, trends in the marketplace, and seven chapters
\nunder the heading of PRICE LISTINGS, such as antique pieced quilts,
\ncontemporary quilts, art quilts, African American quilts.<\/p>\n
EVERY TRICK IN THE BOOK ($10.00)
\nby Ami Simms
\nMallery Press, Flint, MI 1990<\/p>\n
Over 500 tricks, tips, and tidbits for quilters .<\/p>\n
** Special Interest **<\/p>\n
COMPLETE BOOK OF SEMINOLE PATCHWORK, THE ($7.95)
\nRush, Beverly with Lassie Wittman
\nNew York: Dover, 1993.<\/p>\n
This is the book for anyone interested in Seminole patchwork. I have two other
\nbooks on the topic and have seen others at the library–THIS is the one to buy.<\/p>\n
—-
\nIt’s a reprint of the 1982 edition which has been out of print for some time.
\nIt’s just $7.95 from I was born and raised in S. Florida and just adore the
\nSeminole patchwork. This is the first book I’ve seen that’s had something of
\nan accurate history, too.<\/p>\n
QUILT CLIP ART ($10.95)
\nby Cheryl Petersen
\nQuiltessence\/Fine Publications<\/p>\n
It’s a nice little book that has all kinds of sewing-related images, quilt
\nborders, the word QUILT in various fonts and stylings, little quilts
\nflying pigs, thimbles and thread.<\/p>\n
The nice part about this publisher is that you can order DISKS of
\nall the clip art (a necessity if you don’t own a scanner!) The clip
\nart is available for MACs in pict form on 3.5″ disks. It is also
\navailable for the IBM or clone, but you must call or write to them and
\ngive them your graphic requirements.<\/p>\n
COLOR WASH WORKBOOK ($12.95)
\nby Shirley Liby
\nGraphics Unlimited, 1993<\/p>\n
This book is the result of Liby’s creative play and her approach to the process
\nof color wash through a series of modules that seemed to simplify the whole
\nidea for her.<\/p>\n
I like this book because it is in black and white and, therefore, easier to
\nseparate values. There are also a lot of grids that you can copy and play
\naround with your own designs.<\/p>\n
STAR QUILTS ($20)
\nby Mary Elizabeth Johnson
\nClarkson Potter Publishers<\/p>\n
Good collection of star quilts.
\n—-
\nI like this book. She is well organized and gives you some good photos and
\ndirections. Haven’t tried anything from it yet. (I got it from a closeout
\ncatalog for under $10. It’s a good deal at that price. Not sure if I’d pay
\n$20 for it though.)<\/p>\n
RADIANT STAR
\nby Eleanor Burns
\nQuilt in a Day Series 1990<\/p>\n
Good book for making stars.<\/p>\n
CONWAY ALBUM (I’M NOT FROM BALTIMORE) QUILT
\nby Irma Gail Hatcher<\/p>\n
This is a Baltimore style quilt done in a blue design scheme. Each of
\nthe blocks in her design could be used to make a wonderful quilt of that
\nblock alone. However, the whole quilt is a stunner. It’s the one that
\nwon first place for Innovative Applique, large quilt AND the Founders
\nAward at the American International Quilt Show in Houston.<\/p>\n
FIT TO BE TIED
\nby Judy Hopkins
\nThat Patchwork Place<\/p>\n
There is a whole (wonderful) book of bow tie quilts.<\/p>\n
FRIENDSHIP’S OFFERING: Techniques and Inspiration for Writing on Quilts
\nby Susan McKelvey<\/p>\n
Another helpful book for anyone who wants to write on quilts.<\/p>\n
SASHIKO FOR MACHINE SEWING
\nby Janet K. Rostocki
\nSumma Design<\/p>\n
These designs are cleverly constructed so that they can be continuously
\nsewn on the machine. Five classic designs are included and 8 new designs.
\nThey could all be handsewn if you wanted to do that. Each is given in
\ntwo sizes.<\/p>\n
JACKET JAZZ ($21.95)
\nby Judy Murrah
\nAQS<\/p>\n
One woman in my guild made a jacket in it and just raved about
\nthe book. She said it was totally lucid, thorough, etc.
\n—-
\nThis book has a nifty way to make Prairie Points from a strip of fabric. I’ve
\ntried it for trim on a vest and it was very easy.
\n—-
\nThis book has 5 wonderful jacket patterns in it. In the book, she shows how to
\ndo 36 different things to put on a jacket. A few will look very familiar to
\nmost quilters such as a strip of flying geese, though making it without cutting
\nany triangles may be a new technique. Some such as woven prairie points I had
\nnever seen or heard mentioned before, though I know we have mentioned the
\nstandard prairie points before.<\/p>\n
NEW JERSEY QUILTS 1777 to 1950
\nby the Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey<\/p>\n
I have a number of state-oriented quilt history books and this one, which
\nfocuses more on the quilts than the makers, I find to be outstanding.<\/p>\n
WATERCOLOR QUILTS ($24.95)
\nby Pat Maixner Magaret & Donna Ingram Slusser
\nThat Patchwork Place, Bothell, WA 1993<\/p>\n
Great instructional book on making watercolor quilts.<\/p>\n
WEEKEND LOG CABIN QUILTS
\nby Marti Michell
\nAmerican School of Needlework (quilt as you go books)<\/p>\n
TEXTILE DESIGNS ($65.00)
\nSusan Meller and Joost Elffers
\nAQS, Paducah, KY<\/p>\n
This book is expensive but worth it if you are a fabric collector. This book
\nhas some introductory discussion of the the production of types of textiles,
\nand then the rest is color plates of examples from a collection that has over
\n5,000,000 “fabrics of the common man” – not the fancy brocades, etc., but
\npaisleys, calicoes, leaves and foliage, conversationals, block prints, and on,
\nand on – the kind of stuff that many of us in our quilts.
\n——
\nMost of its 461 pages are filled with excellent color pictures (1,823
\nillustrations in color) of fabrics we’d all like to have. Color reproduction is
\ngood and the pictures are large so that you can see the pattern detail. My only
\nserious criticism of the book is that reproductions are not all full-size or
\neven to the same scale. Page layout seems to have dictated the scale of
\nreproduction, and on the same page there are illustrations at 50%, 68% and 70%
\nfull size, on other pages 27%, 100%, 120% and 150%. I suppose we should
\nappreciate the indication of scale included for each sample.<\/p>\n
Although the book is expensive, it is not overpriced for a large format
\nart book with full-color illustrations on good quality paper. It has a
\nsewn binding and is very sturdily put together.<\/p>\n
QUILTING AND QUILT-RELATED BOOKS COMPILED FOR QUILTNETTERS
\n(An alphabetical listing)<\/p>\n
120 Patterns for Traditional Patchwork quilts
\nby Maggie Malone
\nSterling Publishing, NY 1983<\/p>\n
Patterns in this book range from easy to hard; from well-known designs to more
\nobscure patterns. Some of the patterns you may have never seen before since
\nthey were reproduced from museum quilts.<\/p>\n
AMERICA’S TRADITIONAL CRAFTS ($95)
\nby Robert Shaw
\nMacmillan, N.Y. 1993.<\/p>\n
Wonderful book. Wonderful color photos…quilts and a lot more…
\nvery oversize… BEAUTIFUL…<\/p>\n
AMERICAN QUILT: A History of Cloth and Comfort 1750-1950, $60
\nText: Roderick Kiracofe with Mary Elizabeth Johnson
\nPhotos: Sharon Risendorph
\nPublished by Clarkson Potter, New York<\/p>\n
Buy it, it’s gorgeous and you will learn a ton of stuff about
\nquilting that you never know–extremely well researched, beautifully
\ndesigned book, nice typefaces, photography excellent of course–
\n—-
\nThis is a beautiful book. It has several features I like, including
\na time line about quilt styles and fabrics. The photographs are
\nunusually clear and brilliant. It is expensive; however, you
\nwill find it sold by the discount retailers. I have seen it listed
\nfor $48.<\/p>\n
ANGLE ANTICS ($18.95)
\nby Mary Hickey
\nThat Patchwork Place, 1991<\/p>\n
Explores the design potential of a rectangle constructed of two contrasting
\ntriangles (called bias rectangle). It also provides you with a technique for
\nconstructing this rectangle quickly and accurately. (Most patterns are star
\npatterns.)<\/p>\n
AMISH ADVENTURE, AN (A Workbook for Color in Quilts) ($15.95)
\nby Roberta Horton
\nC&T Publishing, Lafyette, CA 1983<\/p>\n
Very good book.<\/p>\n
AMISH QUILT, THE ($45)
\nby Eve Wheatcroft Grannick
\n1989, Good Books, Intercourse Pennsylvania<\/p>\n
Not only beautiful Amish quilts, but also their stories and a view on the
\ncommunities and eras from which they come. A great body of information about
\nthe Amish and their textile traditions. Facts presented through interviews and
\nconversations with Amish families and with people whose lives have touched the
\nAmish people, including many who sold fabrics to these seamstresses.<\/p>\n
APPLIQUE: 12 EASY WAYS
\nby Elly Sienkiewicz.<\/p>\n
Excellent book on various applique techniques. She starts out with basic
\nmethods and moves on to more specialized techniques. This books gives you
\na solid foundation in applique.<\/p>\n
APPLIQUE PATTERNS FROM NATIVE AMERICAN BEADWORK DESIGNS ($14.95)
\nby Dr. Joyce Mori
\nAQS, Paducah, KY<\/p>\n
Great for anyone interested in this subject matter. Most of the designs in
\nthis book are adapted from beaded objects made by members of Native American
\nIndian tribes located in five major regions in North America.<\/p>\n
BACK TO SQUARE ONE ($17.99)
\nby Nancy J. Martin
\nThat Patchwork Place 1988<\/p>\n
Great book featuring Nancy Martin’s personal quiltmaking techniques (template-
\nfree approach).
\n—-
\nShe shows how to make what she calls a Square 1, Square
\n1.5 or Square 2. Square 1 is made of 2 triangles. This is what you need for
\nOcean Waves. Square 1.5 is made of one big triangles and 2 little ones. Square
\n2 is made of 4 little triangles. I am making a huge wall hanging that uses all
\nof these different squares and it is working wonderfully!<\/p>\n
BEST OF THE CLASSIC QUILT SERIES, THE
\nby Laura Nownes.<\/p>\n
This book is chock full of great photos and patterns (and instructions) for
\nmany “classic” quilt designs (cathedral windows and grandmother’s flower garden
\nto name only two).<\/p>\n
BITS AND PIECES, TEXTILE TRADITIONS
\nby Jeanette Lasansky<\/p>\n
This books contains essays\/thesis on history and other aspects: the
\nrelationship between late 19th c. dress fabrics & quilt devel., other
\nfascinating things.<\/p>\n
BRAID & CHEVRON UPDATED
\nby Camille Remme
\nME Publications Santa Monica, CA 1993<\/p>\n
45 variations of making braid and chevron borders from one traditional pattern.<\/p>\n
BLOCKBUSTER QUILTS
\nby Margaret Miller<\/p>\n
An unusual approach to setting odd blocks (i.e., block of the month,
\nfriendship blocks, good bye blocks, or blocks that are not all quite the same
\nsize) into a quilt top. More for the advanced piecer. Very original.<\/p>\n
CONWAY ALBUM (I’M NOT FROM BALTIMORE) QUILT
\nby Irma Gail Hatcher<\/p>\n
This is a Baltimore style quilt done in a blue design scheme. Each of
\nthe blocks in her design could be used to make a wonderful quilt of that
\nblock alone. However, the whole quilt is a stunner. It’s the one that
\nwon first place for Innovative Applique, large quilt AND the Founders
\nAward at the American International Quilt Show in Houston.<\/p>\n
COUNTRY QUILTS IN A DAY ($14.95)
\nby Fran Roen
\nSterling Publishing Co, NY 1991<\/p>\n
This book uses strip quilting and other speed techniques.
\nVery simplistic. Good for a person interested in teaching themselves
\nhow to quilt.<\/p>\n
COUNTRY QUILTS BY COUNTRY LIVING ($25.00)
\nText by Eleanor Levie, Jennifer Place and Mary Seehafer Sears
\nHearst Books, New York 1992<\/p>\n
More than 10 years worth of Country Living’s favorite country quilts, offering
\ninstructions and pattern pieces for making twenty of them. Over 100 examples
\nof how quilts can personalize every room in the house, adding color and graphic
\nimpact to any space.<\/p>\n
CRIB QUILTS AND OTHER SMALL WONDERS ($29.50)
\nby Thos. K. Woodward & Blanche Greenstein
\nBonanza Books, New York 1988 edition<\/p>\n
Lots of colorful quilts.<\/p>\n
COMPLETE BOOK OF MACHINE QUILTING, THE
\nby Robbie and Toby Fanny
\n(Chilton Needlework Series), 1980<\/p>\n
Discusses frame basting on pages 58-65, with ilustrations on pages 60 and 62 of
\nthe materials, the components, the frame set up and in use.<\/p>\n
COMPLETE BOOK OF SEMINOLE PATCHWORK, THE ($7.95)
\nRush, Beverly with Lassie Wittman
\nNew York: Dover, 1993.<\/p>\n
This is the book for anyone interested in Seminole patchwork. I have two other
\nbooks on the topic and have seen others at the library–THIS is the one to buy.<\/p>\n
—-
\nIt’s a reprint of the 1982 edition which has been out of print for some time.
\nIt’s just $7.95 from I was born and raised in S. Florida and just adore the
\nSeminole patchwork. This is the first book I’ve seen that’s had something of
\nan accurate history, too.<\/p>\n
QUILT CLIP ART ($10.95)
\nby Cheryl Petersen
\nQuiltessence\/Fine Publications<\/p>\n
It’s a nice little book that has all kinds of sewing-related images, quilt
\nborders, the word QUILT in various fonts and stylings, little quilts
\nflying pigs, thimbles and thread.<\/p>\n
The nice part about this publisher is that you can order DISKS of
\nall the clip art (a necessity if you don’t own a scanner!) The clip
\nart is available for MACs in pict form on 3.5″ disks. It is also
\navailable for the IBM or clone, but you must call or write to them and
\ngive them your graphic requirements.<\/p>\n
COLOR WASH WORKBOOK ($12.95)
\nby Shirley Liby
\nGraphics Unlimited, 1993<\/p>\n
This book is the result of Liby’s creative play and her approach to the process
\nof color wash through a series of modules that seemed to simplify the whole
\nidea for her.<\/p>\n
I like this book because it is in black and white and, therefore, easier to
\nseparate values. There are also a lot of grids that you can copy and play
\naround with your own designs.<\/p>\n
COLOR CONFIDENCE FOR QUILTERS ($24.95)
\nby Jinny Beyer
\nThe Quilt Digest Press, 1992<\/p>\n
This is Jinny’s color system based on the use of a master palette of fabric
\ncolors that span the spectrum. By following the instructions in this book, you
\ncreate your own master palette that you can use as a tool for color choices
\nfor all of your future quilting projects. After creating your own color
\npalette, you will learn how to create countless color schemes just by taking
\nsmall sections of the palette, or by rearranging portions of it.<\/p>\n
This book definitely helps you to gain confidence in choosing colors for your
\nprojects.<\/p>\n
CONTEMPORARY QUILTS FROM TRADITIONAL DESIGNS ($9.50 used)
\nby Carolyn L. Mosey
\nE. P. Dutton Publishers, New York 1988<\/p>\n
This book takes a comparative look at the physical changes in the art of
\nquilting through the years. While the overall appearance of quilts has
\nchanged, many contemporary quiltmakers keep coming back to traditional
\npatterns. The artists represented in this book share their feelings on the
\nhistory of quilting, the direction in which it is going and their viewpoints on
\nseveral quilt-related topics.<\/p>\n
Interesting. Provides a traditional quilt on one side of the page and a
\nquilter’s contemporary rendition of the same pattern on the other.<\/p>\n
COLLECTOR SCRAP QUILTS
\n(Book II in the Collector Quilt Series)
\nby Marti Michell
\nAmerican School of Needlework, San Marcos, CA 1992<\/p>\n
Second book in the collector series that features design inspiration from
\nantique quilts. Pretty good instructional book.<\/p>\n
COLOR AND CLOTH: THE QUILTMAKER’S ULTIMATE WORKBOOK ($19.95)
\nby Mary Coyne Penders
\nThe Quilt Digest Press, 1989<\/p>\n
This is another good “color confidence” book. Underrated, probably because of
\nJinny Beyer’s book.<\/p>\n
COLOR DESIGN IN PATCHWORK
\nby Paula Nadelstern
\nDover Publications 1991<\/p>\n
Explores how color can be used to vary one and the same patchwork
\nconfiguration. Depending on the placement of color and the resulting degree of
\ncontrast, different shapes in a pieced pattern are emphasized and visually
\nlinked. Usually some shapes combine to form the main unit of design, while
\nremaining ones are interpreted as background.<\/p>\n
COLORFUL ANGLES
\n(Triangles, Diamonds & Hexagons With a Contemporary Look)
\nby Susan Stein
\nEZ International 1993<\/p>\n
This book combines the use of applique, traditional blocks, hand
\ndyed fabrics and the EZ tools (EZ Angle, Companion Angle, Easy Eight, Easy
\nHexagon, Speed grids, trapezoids) to create very contemporary designs. 16
\nprojects. I think this is a good book.<\/p>\n
CLUES IN THE CALICO; A Guide to Identifying and Dating
\nAntique Quilts ($39.95)
\nby Barbara Brackman.
\nEPM Publications, 1989.<\/p>\n
There are black and white and color pictures and examples and descriptions of
\nquilts characteristic of different periods. It is one of the best researched
\nand written quilt books I have encountered, and I have more than 300 books. I
\nput this in the top ten. Libraries and quilt guilds should have it.<\/p>\n
Barbara Brackman also writes articles on quilt history for Quilters Newsletter
\nmagazine. During the past year or so she has been writing about fabrics and how
\nto date them. I think she has done something on fabrics of the ’40s, ’50s and
\nlater, but I can’t locate the issue at the moment.<\/p>\n
EAST QUILTS WEST ($24.95)
\nby Kumiko Sodo<\/p>\n
It is wonderful!!! She has many patterns that have instructions for an
\naverage to advanced quilter. Her patterns are not, on the most part, for the
\nfaint of heart. The best part, is the ideas which spring forth from her many
\ndesigns. I very, very seldom use a design, even if given permission – I like
\nto make my own designe. Her book is an inspiration. I hate to piece curves,
\nso I have been appliqueing them down on top of the under piece after turning
\nunder the edge. This is how she “pieces” her curves. The book is rich in
\ncolor and in interestingly narrated. Her use of color is wonderful.
\nIt is not a cheap book, but I would definitely recommend it.<\/p>\n
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF QUILTING TECHNIQUES, THE ($24.95)
\nby Katherine Guerrier
\nRunning Press, Philadelphia, PA 1994<\/p>\n
Excellent book. Colorful. Describes: techniques, block construction (she
\ngives you step by step instructions on how to make some of the more common
\nblocks (with color illustrations of each step) rotary cutting, special effects,
\napplique, quilting, finishing, etc. Toward the back of the book are gorgeous
\nquilts to truly inspire you.<\/p>\n
This is a great reference book, great for beginners but can be used by
\nseasoned quilters as well. A must for every quilter’s library.<\/p>\n
EVERY TRICK IN THE BOOK ($10.00)
\nby Ami Simms
\nMallery Press, Flint, MI 1990<\/p>\n
Over 500 tricks, tips, and tidbits for quilters .<\/p>\n
EASY MACHINE PAPER PIECING
\nby Carol Doak
\nThat Patchwork Place<\/p>\n
I surrender — I am a believer. I attended a workshop last night on
\nfoundation\/paper piecing based on Carol Doak’s book “Easy Machine Paper
\nPiecing”. It works, by golly, it works. What a treat — and I can turn
\nout such perfectly precise blocks. It’s wonderful. If you haven’t tried
\nit, you should — attending a class really helps because you see how it’s
\ndone live.<\/p>\n
ESSENTIAL QUILTER, THE
\nby Barbara Chainey ($29 .95)<\/p>\n
A wonderful book. It is a complete course in the lost art of hand quilting. It
\ncovers everything you might need to know, and the clear photos show you how to
\nhold the needle, etc. The quilts are all Welsh or English, many are
\n“whole-cloth” (all-quilted) quilts with beautiful feathers, scrolls, etc. Very
\ninspirational.<\/p>\n
FOLK QUILTS AND HOW TO RECREATE THEM ($14.95)
\nby Audrey & Douglas Wiss
\nSterling\/Main Street, NY 1990<\/p>\n
This book presents a wide selection of traditional designs for the modern
\nquilter which have been tested over time. They are presented in their original
\ncolors and special configurations. Some date back as far as the 18th century;
\nothers became popular as late as the 1930s. A few are worked in wool or silk;
\nmost are piecd of plain or printed cottons. All were made in America and
\ndisplay a variety of piecing, applique and quilting techniques.
\nI like this collection.<\/p>\n
FAST PATCH – A TREASURY OF STRIP QUILT PROJECTS ($17.95)
\nby Anita Hallock
\nChilton Book Co., Radnor, PA 1989<\/p>\n
This is a very good book for beginners and everyone else. A new strip
\ntechnique for making triangles.<\/p>\n
Step-by-step instructions. By making a checkerboard and turning it on the
\nbias, you can learn to cut strips of triangles, opening up a whole range of
\ntraditional blocks like the Ohio Star and sawtooth borders.<\/p>\n
FABULOUS FABRICS OF THE 50s (And Other Terrific Textiles of the
\n20s, 30s, and 40s)
\nby Gideon Bosker, John Gramstad, Michele Mancini
\nChronicle Books, San Francisco.<\/p>\n
This one focuses on drape\/upholstry fabrics of those years and is great for the
\nhistory and wonderful (often weird) color combinations of the fabrics.<\/p>\n
FIT TO BE TIED
\nby Judy Hopkins
\nThat Patchwork Place<\/p>\n
There is a whole (wonderful) book of bow tie quilts.<\/p>\n
FRIENDSHIP’S OFFERING: Techniques and Inspiration for Writing on Quilts
\nby Susan McKelvey<\/p>\n
Another helpful book for anyone who wants to learn the techniques of writing
\non quilts.<\/p>\n
GALLERY OF AMERICAN QUILTS: 1860-1989: Book 2
\nAmerican Quilting Society<\/p>\n
If you want inspiration and if only American quilts will do, this is the book!<\/p>\n
GALLERY OF AMISH QUILTS, A ($9.95)
\n(Design Diversity from a Plain People)
\nby Robert Bishop and Elizabeth Safanda
\nE.P. Dutton, NY 1976 (first published)<\/p>\n
Great collection (150) of Amish quilts in color. Splendid black-and-white
\nphotographs of the Amish people and countryside. Also, a comprehensive
\nintroduction provides the cultural and aesthetic background for viewing
\nthese quilts.<\/p>\n
GO WILD WITH QUILTS ($19.95)
\nby Margaret Rolfe
\nThat Patchwork Place<\/p>\n
This book has a lot of North American wildlife — birds, squirrels, owls, black
\nbears etc.
\n—-
\nIt uses straightline piecing methods (no inset pieces) to create realistic
\nlooking animals and birds (cardinal, beaver, racoon etc.)<\/p>\n
HAPPY ENDINGS
\n(Finishing the Edges of Your Quilt)
\nby Mimi Dietrich
\nThat Patchwork Place 1987<\/p>\n
Great book for ideas and instructions on finishing your quilt.
\nThis book belongs in every quilter’s collection.<\/p>\n
HEIRLOOM MACHINE QUILTING
\nby Harriet Hargrave<\/p>\n
This is probably the best book available on machine quilting.
\nA must!!<\/p>\n
HOW TO DESIGN AND MAKE YOUR OWN QUILTS ($19.95)
\nby Katharine Guerrier
\nMallard Press, 1991<\/p>\n
Good book.<\/p>\n
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR QUILTING STITCH
\nby Ami Simms
\nMallery Press, Flint, Michigan<\/p>\n
Great instructional book on perfecting hand quilting stitch.<\/p>\n
JACKET JAZZ ($21.95)
\nby Judy Murrah
\nAQS<\/p>\n
One woman in
\nmy guild made a jacket in it and just raved about
\nthe book. She said it was totally lucid, thorough, etc.
\n—-
\nThis book has a nifty way to make Prairie Points from a strip of fabric. I’ve
\ntried it for trim on a vest and it was very easy.
\n—-
\nThis book has 5 wonderful jacket patterns in it. In the book, she shows how to
\ndo 36 different things to put on a jacket. A few will look very familiar to
\nmost quilters such as a strip of flying geese, though making it without cutting
\nany triangles may be a new technique. Some such as woven prairie points I had
\nnever seen or heard mentioned before, though I know we have mentioned the
\nstandard prairie points before.<\/p>\n
JAPANESE QUILTS ($24.95)
\nby Jill Liddell & Yuko Watanabe
\nE.P.Dutton, NY 1988<\/p>\n
Beautiful collection of Japanese quilts, along with great stories.<\/p>\n
MACHINE PIECING & QUILTING (Teach Yourself)
\nby Debra Wagner
\nChilton Book Company, Radnor, PA<\/p>\n
Beginning with guidelines for choosing a sewing machine, using templates,
\nselecting and preparing fabrics for quilting; guides you with friendly,
\nstep-by-step instructions.<\/p>\n
MY MOTHER’S QUILTS\/DESIGNS FROM THE THIRTIES
\nby Sara Nephew,
\nThat Patchwork Place<\/p>\n
I love this one — it really got me into 30s quilts — and it’s my inspiration,
\nsince I just purchased two 30s tops that need batting, backing,etc.<\/p>\n
MORE LAP QUILTING
\nby Georgia Bonesteel<\/p>\n
There is an “Offset Maple Leaf” pattern in this book also complete with
\ntemplates. This particular block contains one large maple leaf and three little
\nmaple leaves, all pointing in the same direction. Personally, I think she does
\none odd thing with this block, namely leveling off the bottom of the leaves.
\nBut that’s easily fixed. And as a definite amateur, I probably shouldn’t be
\nquestioning the wisdom of quilting teacher.<\/p>\n
MEMORY QUILTS: DELIGHTFUL WAYS TO CAPTURE TODAY FOREVER
\nby Nancy Smith and Lynda Milligan<\/p>\n
I picked up a couple books to give me ideas when I was designing and
\nconstructing one for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary.<\/p>\n
NEW SAMPLER QUILT, THE
\nby Diane Leone<\/p>\n
I was flipping through this book yesterday and I found what I thought to be a
\ngreat tip. She suggests that early in the day (or whenever you have a minute)
\nto thread a bunch of betweens with quilting thread. That way when you sit down
\nto quilt, they will all be ready to go, no stopping to thread and knot!<\/p>\n
NIFTY NINE PATCHES
\nby Carolann M. Palmer<\/p>\n
If anyone ever thought ninepatches were humdrum, this should change their mind.
\nThis book also has good instructions on quick rotary cutting and piecing
\ntechniques. My two favorites in this book were the Trellis Garden which looks
\nlike a trellis of interlocking rings with a bright flower garden growing
\nthrough it and Morning Dew which I would have called Mideastern Fruit Salad. If
\nanyone knows the name and maker of the brightly colored fruit fabric used in
\nthis example, I would love to know.<\/p>\n
NINE PATCH WONDERS
\nby Blanche Young and Helen Young Frost
\nFirst Star publishers, Tucson, Arizona 1991<\/p>\n
Shows what can be done with a nine patch block (interesting color plays,
\noptical illusions, three dimensional woven effects).<\/p>\n
The best of traditional designs as well as some original variations. Some
\nquilts are made with all Nine Patch blocks; others combine the pieced blocks
\nwith background blocks. Others are variations on the Double Nine Patch design,
\nwhere pieced blocks are joined with plain squares to form large Nine Patch
\nblocks. Combining the 9Patch with other shapes, such as rectangles or
\ntriangles, creates even more variations.<\/p>\n
NEW QUILTING AND PATCHWORK DICTIONARY, THE ($12.95)
\nby Goldberg, Rhoda Ochser
\nNew York: Crown, 1988.<\/p>\n
This should be in EVERY quilter’s library. It has 1,740 illustrations, which
\nincludes all the “classics” of our repetoire plus many charming original
\ndesigns (a baby bottle block, international signal flags, a pieced panda,
\netc.)All black and white illustrations, but so comprehensive most people won’t
\neven notice!<\/p>\n
NEW JERSEY QUILTS 1777 to 1950
\nby the Heritage Quilt Project of New Jersey<\/p>\n
I have a number of state-oriented quilt history books and this one, which
\nfocuses more on the quilts than the makers, I find to be outstanding.<\/p>\n
ON TO SQUARE TWO ($17.49)
\nby Marsha McCloskey
\nThat Patchwork Place, Bothell, WA 1992<\/p>\n
Thirty pieced block designs that contain the Square Two unit (a continuation of
\nBack to Square One) and related bias strip-pieced units. Also contains a how
\nto section on the construction details of bias strip piecing half-square units
\n(Square One), quarter-square units (Square Two) and two other related pieced
\nunits. General instructions for machine piecing and rotary cutting are
\nprovided in the back of the book.<\/p>\n
ONE-OF-A-KIND QUILTS
\n(Simple Steps to Individual Quilts) ($16.95)
\nby Judy Martin
\nThat Patchwork Place 1989<\/p>\n
One-of-a-Kind Quilts are structured scrap quilts–everyday quilts that feature
\na planned theme or focal area surrounded by blocks made in a variety of
\npatterns, with the overall design developing as the piece is made.<\/p>\n
This book takes you step-by-step through the theme blocks and the background
\nblocks, covering everything from cutting and construction techniques to the
\ncreative decisions that are made along the way. Suggestions for completing the
\nquilts are included. Master templates and quick-cutting information for the
\nbackground blocks are provided toward the end of the book. An excellent book.<\/p>\n
PAINLESS BORDERS
\nby Sally Schneider<\/p>\n
This book presents 16 cleverly designed quilts and borders in which the border
\nis pieced along with the quilt. My favorite is the twisted ribbon border
\nwhich looks like a double sided twisted ribbon cascading along the border.
\nShe provides lots of suggestions for clever and fast cutting\/piecing.<\/p>\n
PATCHWORK PATTERNS ($18.95)
\nJinny Beyer
\nEPM Publications, Inc., McLean, VA 1979<\/p>\n
This book is written for those who have an interest in using traditional
\ngeometric designs or a desire to create their own original motifs.<\/p>\n
It explains in a systematic manner a method of drafting patterns which has, in
\nlarge, been put aside, and about which no comprehensive book has been written.
\nShe also explains a few simple drafting techniques which are particularly
\nuseful in making geometric designs.<\/p>\n
PATCHWORK PLANNER, THE: 350 Original Designs for Traditional Patchwork $27.95
\nby Birte Hilberg, 1993
\nDavid & Charles, Brunel House, Newton, Abbot, Devon.<\/p>\n
She did seven years in research and development, using a specially devised
\ncomputer program (help from her husband), and presents 350 new designs, using
\ncombinations of these simple blocks. “This collection provides a rich source
\nof fresh and original ideas to delight all patchworkers, and all designers who
\nuse geometric patterns.”<\/p>\n
I found it very interesting and expect to read it again and again, and will use
\nit when attempting to design quilts of my own using Adobe Illustrator. She has
\ncome up with figures, circular designs, lots in color, lots in black and white
\nthat could be colored in wonderful ways. She presents her “Tile Library,” which
\ncould easily be duplicated on the computer (so you could manipulate your own).
\nThe blocks\/tiles are simple. She hand pieces, but most can be machine pieced
\neasily.<\/p>\n
Lots of ideas for developing one’s own original designs.<\/p>\n
PATTERN PLAY: CREATING YOUR OWN QUILTS ($24.95)
\nby Doreen Speckmann
\nC & T Publishing, Lafayette, California 1993
\n(Not for beginners)<\/p>\n
Introduces you to an easy and fun way to design your own blocks on graph paper,
\nthen put those blocks into interesting quilt designs. Discusses fabric
\nselection and the techniques necessary for turning graph paper quilts into real
\nones. Provides scale drawings and photos of some of her favorite quilts,
\ncomplete with yardages and size-change options.
\n——
\nDown to earth, easy-to-understand method to making your own designs.
\nExcellent, excellent book. She writes with a sense of humour and
\nshows loads of examples to get you thinking. It’s an excellent back
\ndoor entrance to a more “creative” side of quilting for those technician
\ntypes who don’t think they “have” creativity.<\/p>\n
PATTERN ON PATTERN
\nby Ruth McDowell<\/p>\n
This is an excellent book.<\/p>\n
PRECISION PIECED QUILTS USING THE FOUNDATION METHOD
\nby Jane Hall and Dixie Haywood<\/p>\n
I like this book because it offers a good history, well-described theory and
\npractical examples of piecing on a variety of foundations. It’s well
\nwritten and very nicely illustrated with b&w photos, color plates and
\ninstructional line drawings.<\/p>\n
PIECES OF THE PAST
\nby Nancy Martin
\nThat Patchwork Place<\/p>\n
PLAIN AND SIMPLE
\nby Sue Bender<\/p>\n
She tells of her fascination with the vibrant colors and stunning geometric
\nsimplicity of the Amish quilts. The quilts “spoke directly to me…they went
\nstraight to my heart.” I highly recommend the book. It was after reading her
\nbook that I started learning how to quilt.<\/p>\n
PATCHWORK QUILTS TO MAKE FOR CHILDREN
\nby Margaret Rolfe
\nSterling Publishing Co. Inc. New York<\/p>\n
I can attest to both of these books as great sources for easily
\npieced animal blocks. The GO WILD book was a great hit when we
\nhad it for the book draw at our guild meeting. It contains 14
\nNorth American Animals (racoon, beaver, ducks etc).
\n—-
\nMy favorite for children. This book hasas a whole zoo, patterns for many
\ndinosaurs, farm animals, etc. In my opinion they are more fun than
\ntraditional blocks and make finding naturalistic fabrics fun too.<\/p>\n
PAINLESS PATCHWORK ($14.95)
\nby Rosemary Donoughue
\nSally Milner Publishing, Australia 1991<\/p>\n
Quick modern methods for traditional quilts. This is a very good book for
\nmaking the quilts. Instructions are very easy to follow. Great for beginners.<\/p>\n
No color.<\/p>\n
QUILTS: Identification and Price Guide
\nby Liz Greenbacker and Kathleen Barach. ($14.00 paper).<\/p>\n
(340 pages). This book include such topics as: why collect quilts, how to start
\na collection, history of quilts and quilting, dating a quilt (about30 pages
\ndevoted to this chapter), condition, workmanship, repair and finishing,
\ncare\/cleaning\/storage\/display, trends in the marketplace, and seven chapters
\nunder the heading of PRICE LISTINGS, such as antique pieced quilts,
\ncontemporary quilts, art quilts, African American quilts.<\/p>\n
QUILTING BY MACHINE ($19.95)
\nSinger
\nCy DeCosse Inc., Minnesota 1990<\/p>\n
Beginner’s book. (not machine quilting). Quite pictorial. Instructions are
\nvery easy to follow.<\/p>\n
Can be used as a learning tool if you are sewing your first quilt or as a
\nreference if you have had quilting experience. The piecing, applique, and
\nquilting techniques that are included in this book are quick, easy machine
\nmethods. If more than one technique is shown, the easier technique is first.<\/p>\n
QUILTS AND QUILTING ($17.95)
\nby Threads magazine
\nThe Taunton Press, 1991<\/p>\n
Series of articles drawn from the first 35 issues of Threads magazine, more
\nthan two dozen master quiltmakers share their ideas and techniques.<\/p>\n
Great collection!<\/p>\n
QUILTS AMONG THE PLAIN PEOPLE
\nby Rachel T. Pellman and Joanne Ranck
\nGood Books, Lancaster, PA 1981<\/p>\n
Very good study of the amish and their quilts<\/p>\n
QUILTING & PATCHWORK DICTIONARY ($12.95)
\nby Rhoda Ochser Goldberg
\n1988 Crown Publishers, Inc.<\/p>\n
Good reference book.<\/p>\n
QUILTING AND INFLUENCES ($29.95)
\nby Nancy Crow
\nAQS, Paducah, KY<\/p>\n
Nancy, with the help of lots of pictures, explains how she uses her
\ninstinctive eye for color and design to create quilt art. 256 pages offer
\nmore than 300 photos, most in full color arangement showing Nancy’s use
\nof color and unusual fabrics. She also talks about her family and how
\nthey influenced her life as far as quilting is concerned.<\/p>\n
Good coffee table book.<\/p>\n
QUILTS SEW QUILT
\nby Nancy J. Smith and Lynda Milligan<\/p>\n
This is the one that has the Ivy Trellis Pattern in it that I asked about on
\nQuiltNet last fall and noone could find the pattern for. It has a number of
\nother interesting patterns in it for large print fabrics.<\/p>\n
QUILT ALMANAC 19xx
\nby Oxmoor House<\/p>\n
These are some of my favorites too. The quilts range from very simple
\nto very difficult. The patterns are good and I enjoy the biographies.
\nThere’s a chapter each year on group quilts or guild quilts and someday
\nI expect I’ll see a QuiltNet quilt featured there!<\/p>\n
QUILT STORIES
\nby Cecilia Macheski, editor
\nLexington: The University of Kentucky Press, 1994.<\/p>\n
This wonderful book is a collection of poems, short stories, and other prose
\nworks by various authors over the past 150-200 years, all dealing somehow with
\nquilts and quilting. The book is divided into 5 sections (“blocks”), each
\nnamed for specific quilt blocks: Memory Blocks (“Stories of Remembrance and
\nMeaning”), Double Wedding Ring (“Stories of Community and Courtship”), Radical
\nRose (“Stories of Struggle and Change”), Wheel of Mystery (“Stories of Murder
\nand Mystery”), and Old Maid’s Ramble (“Stories of Age and Wisdom”). The
\nintroduction explains the blocks and the stories a bit, and the editor explains
\nhow quilting provided an important link in literature written by women
\n(although there are a couple of selections from male authors).<\/p>\n
QUILTING WITH STYLE ($24.95)
\nby Marston & Cunningham<\/p>\n
I would like to list a book that several people in my guild highly recommend as
\na “every quilter must have” book.<\/p>\n
QUILTING BY DESIGN
\nby Marston and Cunningham<\/p>\n
Linda asked about how to arrive at quilting designs. I had many of the same
\nquestions, and kept looking for the right book to answer them. This book does
\nso. I highly recommend it.<\/p>\n
QUICK COUNTRY QUILTS
\nby Debbie Mumm<\/p>\n
Very explicit instructions using quick piecing methods, well laid out book,
\nlots of photos and diagrams. Apples, leaves, cows, sewing machines, sheep,
\ncats, bunnies, tulips, hearts, houses, etc etc all in the “country” style.
\n—-
\nThis book has lots of “cute” small projects that are relatively easy to make.
\nI made the “Alley Cats” as a going away present a few years ago and the
\nrecipient loved it.<\/p>\n
QUILTMAKER’S GUIDE: Basics and Beyond
\nby Carol Doak<\/p>\n
There is a neat pieced maple leaf pattern in this book. It shows four standard
\npieced maple leaves set in a block so that each maple leaf is pointing towards
\na different corner.<\/p>\n
QUILT PROJECTS BY MACHINE
\nby Singer, 1992<\/p>\n
There is a small section on Bow Ties (about a half doz or so pages) in this
\nbook. It shows several arrangements: traditional, zigzag, octagonal,
\nstaggered.
\nThere are a couple of neat arrangements using color (oh, no, I’m starting
\nto write “American”!) gradations, as well as scrap, necktie fabrics and
\namish colours. It gives a couple of ideas for borders and sashings as well.<\/p>\n
QUILT A KOALA
\nby Margaret Rolfe.
\nSterling Publishing<\/p>\n
Another fun book. This one has patterns for pieced blocks featuring native
\nAustrailian birds and animals.<\/p>\n
QUILTER’S PATTERN WORKBOOK ($12.95)
\nby Kristin Olsen<\/p>\n
This book has templates for the bow tie block and demonstrates how the block
\ncan be arranged with different colors at least 10 times. I’ve yet to read the
\nbook in detail, but she does this with many patterns and it looks really neat!<\/p>\n
QUILTER’S GUIDE TO ROTARY CUTTING, THE ($17.95)
\nby Donna Poster
\nChilton Book Company, Radnor, PA 1991<\/p>\n
Good technical reference book on rotary speed cutting ; Over 1,000 speed-cut
\nshapes.<\/p>\n
QUILTER’S COLOR WORKBOOK: Unlimited Designs from
\nEasy-to-Make Quilt Blocks ($12.95)
\nby Kirstin Olsen
\nSterling Publishing Co., INc., New York 1990<\/p>\n
For a beginner: shows multiple color combinations for a number of quilt
\npatterns; provides ten or twenty starting points. Lots of quilt blocks in a
\nvariety of color combinations: pinwheel, ohio star, chimney sweep, mosaic,
\ntriangles, wrench, double-nine patch, rabbit’s paw, bow-tie, hexagon, pineapple
\nlog cabin, log cabin, lone star, tumbling blocks, and irish chain.<\/p>\n
Also provides piecing instructions for each block.<\/p>\n
QUICK & EASY QUILTMAKING ($26.95)
\nby Mary Hickey, Nancy J. Martin, Marsha McCloskey and Sara Nephew
\nThat Patchwork Place, 1993<\/p>\n
This book introduces cutting techniques originated by each of the authors.
\nTeaches the authors’ special techniques for making quilts with a variety of
\ntriangular shapes. Organized for easy use. Good for a beginner. 26 projects
\nfeaturing speedy cutting and piecing methods<\/p>\n
Tips are presented on various pages throughout the book to help clarify a
\ntechnique or to teach a fast (er) way to do something. This book worth it just
\nfor the tips presented throughout.<\/p>\n
QUILTS! QUILTS!! QUILTS!!! ($21.95)
\nThe Complete Guide to Quiltmaking
\nby Diana McClun and Laura Nownes
\nThe Quilt Digest Press, 1988<\/p>\n
Great book.<\/p>\n
Includes patterns that beginning quiltmakers can complete successfully, as well
\nas designs an experienced quiltmaker will enjoy working with. Popular and
\ntraditional patterns–and all the instructions for the techniques required to
\nmake them.<\/p>\n
The patterns are arranged in a progressive sequence, incorporating new designs
\nand utilizing more difficult techniques as you move from the simpler patterns
\nto the more complex. Some patterns require more precise work than others, but
\nwith careful work all can be completed by the quiltmaker who begins with the
\nsimpler patterns, moving onward as experience warrants.<\/p>\n
QUILTS, QUILTS, AND MORE QUILTS
\nby McClun and Nownes.<\/p>\n
This book is just as good as their first book (see above).<\/p>\n
QUILTER’S ALBUM OF BLOCKS AND BORDERS
\nJinny Beyer<\/p>\n
Great black and white illustrations of blocks to give you ideas for blocks and
\nthe shading of the blocks. (re: black and white quilts).<\/p>\n
ROMANCE OF THE PATCHWORK QUILT IN AMERICA, THE
\nby Hall and Kretsinger<\/p>\n
(answer to question on pattern for Seven Sisters) Thi book has a picture of a
\n“Seven Stars” block on p. 54 that appears to be a similar, if not identical,
\npattern.<\/p>\n
RADIANT STAR
\nby Eleanor Burns
\nQuilt in a Day Series 1990<\/p>\n
Good book for making stars.<\/p>\n
ROTARY ROUNDUP
\nJudy Hopkins & Nancy Martin
\nThat Patchwork Place<\/p>\n
Both books (Rotary Riot below) have about 40 color prints of quilts. These
\nquilts are made from traditional block patterns and have instructions for
\nrotary cutting and quick piecing. Nancy Martin owns the publishing company
\nthat published these two books.
\n—-
\nI had Rotary Riot, so I had to buy this one too and I’m not one bit sorry. I
\nlove to get ideas and inspiration from these books and this one is full of
\ngreat colors,beautiful quilts. Their books are the only ones I use when I need
\nto make bias binding as it shows the flat cut method. The only times I tried
\nto do the continuous circle, it ends up in a mess.<\/p>\n
ROTARY RIOT: 40 Fast & Fabulous Quilts ($21.95)
\nby Judy Hopkins and Nancy J. Martin
\nThat Patchwork Place 1991<\/p>\n
The authors of this book take 40 traditional blocks that appeal to many
\nquiltmakers and adapted their construction to template-free techniques. Begins
\nwith Nancy’s basic review of rotary-cutting techniques and information on
\nmulti-fabric quilts. The pattern section includes step-by-step directions for
\nforty favorite quilts, all clearly illustrated and written in a Template-Free
\nformat. Some of the patterns feature bias squares, some cut with 8″ Bias
\nSquare and several use simple strip-piecing techniques. The patterns are
\ngraded with symbols as to difficulty (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Judy
\nhas written a section on Finishing Your Quilt and has included some of the
\noverall repeat quilting patterns for which she is known. Also included is
\ninformation on crow footing, utility quilting and other tacking techniques.<\/p>\n
REMEMBER ME; Women and their Friendship Quilts
\nLipsett, Linda Otto.
\nSan Francisco, Quilt Digest Press, 1985.
\nPb, 140 p, col & b\/w ill.<\/p>\n
One of the very best quilt books ever Linda Otto Lipsett began with her own
\ncollection of 19th century friendship quilts. Her book tells the stories of
\neight women and eight quilts made between 1840 and 1895. Many of the stories
\nare sad stories of leaving family and comfortable homes in the East to
\nundertake arduous journeys in pursuit of new homes in the West. Using letters,
\ndiaries, interviews and the quilts themselves the author unfolds the everyday
\nlives of eight real women, following them from youth to old age. Photos show
\nthe women, their families, their homes, and especially their quilts. The
\nexcellent color photographs show full quilts, details of blocks, signatures
\nand ornaments, and the best close-ups of 19th century fabrics I have seen.
\nThere are also pictures of other typical friendship quilts, patterns for three
\nquilts prepared by Laura Nownes, and complete references and bibliography.<\/p>\n
SMALL AMISH QUILT PATTERNS
\nby Rachel Pellman
\nGood Books, Intercourse, PA 1985<\/p>\n
Patterns for making small amish quilts.<\/p>\n
STRIP QUILTING ($14.95)
\nby Diane Wold
\nTAB Books, Div. of McGraw Hill 1987<\/p>\n
I love this little book. It’s perfect for those who are into piecing and
\nrepiecing (seminole patchwork take off). It’s very easy to follow.<\/p>\n
It contains complete instructions, including diagrams, cutting instructions,
\nand a shopping list, for each of the projects illustrated. Pointers are given
\nfor modifying projects, for adapting patterns from other sources and for
\ncreating your own designs.<\/p>\n
SIGNS AND SYMBOLS: African Images in African-American Quilts ($24.00)
\nby Maude Southwell Wahlman
\nStudio Books in association with Museum of American Folk Art, New York<\/p>\n
This book introduces the art of African-American quiltmaking to the general
\npublic. Her thesis is that most African-American quiltmaking derives its
\naesthetic from various African traditionsk, both technological and ideological.<\/p>\n
Provides an abundance of detailed information on African textiles, the history
\nof quiltmaking in India, Europe and the Americas and extensive interviews with
\nquilters.<\/p>\n
Excellent.<\/p>\n
SCRAP QUILTS
\nby Judy Martin
\nMoon Over the Mountain Publishing, Wheatridge, Colo 1985<\/p>\n
Techniques plus patterns old and new for making quiltsa from collected fabrics.
\nVery nice, colorful quilts. I bought this book because I saw her quilt
\n“Tennessee Waltz” on display at the Great American Quilt Festival 1993 in New
\nYork (quilt on page 60).<\/p>\n
SHORTCUTS: A Concise Guide to Rotary Cutting
\nby Donna Thomas
\nThat Patchwork Place, Bothell, WA 1991<\/p>\n
Basic quick-cutting techniques plus a number of techniques that are expansions
\nof the basics.<\/p>\n
SASHIKO FOR MACHINE SEWING
\nby Janet K. Rostocki
\nSumma Design<\/p>\n
These designs are cleverly constructed so that they can be continuously
\nsewn on the machine. Five classic designs are included and 8 new designs.
\nThey could all be handsewn if you wanted to do that. Each is given in
\ntwo sizes.<\/p>\n
SENSATIONAL SETTINGS
\n(Over 80 ways to arrange your quilt blocks) ($9.95)
\nby Joan Hanson
\nThat Patchwork Place 1993<\/p>\n
Good book offering a lot of ideas\/suggestions for arranging quilt blocks.<\/p>\n
SPEED CUTS
\nby Donna Poster
\nChilton for the Creative Machine Arts Series.<\/p>\n
In it there are 1200 quilt blocks (although I would say that there
\nare only 500 designs but each can be constructed in one of three
\nsizes 10″ 12″ and 14″). Also, there is a quilt layout section that
\nshows how many blocks you will need for each size quilt depending on
\nwhether you are putting the blocks together on point, straight set,
\nwith lattice or any combination of these.<\/p>\n
Of course, also included is a yardage chart based on the templates to
\nbe used. And the templates themselves are in the back, numbered.<\/p>\n
Note: Blocks are all in black and white.<\/p>\n
STRIPS THAT SIZZLE
\nby Margaret Miller<\/p>\n
My first B&W quilt was made using this book. It is a book primarily meant for
\nworking in color, but I thought the technique worked extraordinarily well for
\nblack and white. I believe that almost any quilt pattern could be used if you
\nwatch your placement as to shading.<\/p>\n
SMALL TALK
\nby Donna Thomas
\nThat Patchwork Place.<\/p>\n
I am very impressed with the progressive directions (from easiest to more
\ndifficult) they are easy to follow and the pictures were inspiring. I would
\nhighly recommend it.<\/p>\n
SETS & BORDERS
\nby Marston & Cunningham, AQS<\/p>\n
I have had this book a long time. It has lots of good photos, border ideas and
\ncharts for planning them. I have found it inspirational and helpful.
\n—-
\nWonderful color photos of quilts with comments about their settings\/borders.
\nAlso, a good look at how different borders can change a quilt. Finally,
\npatterns and ideas for a variety of borders. Really stimulatd my thinking and
\nI’m looking forward to trying some of the ideas.
\n—-
\nThis’un shows lots’n’lots of possible ways to set blocks, and also a goodly
\nnumber of border possibilities. There are several cases where the book shows
\nessentially the same blocks in more than one quilt, but the borders and\/or
\nsetting vary. It’s one I use as an imagination trigger when I need to decide
\non a border.<\/p>\n
SENSATIONAL SCRAP QUILTS
\nby Darra Duffy Williamson<\/p>\n
I like this book, particularly the section on selecting fabrics for scrap
\nquilts. I used her idea of making a reference card of all the colors in the
\nquilt (you take a small piece of each and organize them on a card in a
\ncontinuous line from light to dark, ignoring color) and it worked a treat on a
\nplanned scrap quilt I made using about 40 pinks and greys.<\/p>\n
QNM did a review and hated it, they said there was nothing new in it. I think
\nit is well laid out and gives you lots to think about.
\n—-
\nI learned a lot from this book. First, I discovered D.D. Williamsons theory of
\nthe “Maverick” block in quilts using repeating blocks! That has helped me to
\nadd more fun and excitement to my quilts. It also has a section on color use
\nand drafting patterns. I find I go back and read this book over and over.
\nWonderful!<\/p>\n
STAR QUILTS ($20)
\nby Mary Elizabeth Johnson
\nClarkson Potter Publishers<\/p>\n
Good collection of star quilts.
\n—-
\nI like this book. She is well organized and gives you some good photos and
\ndirections. Haven’t tried anything from it yet. (I got it from a closeout
\ncatalog for under $10. It’s a good deal at that price. Not sure if I’d pay
\n$20 for it though.)<\/p>\n
TEXTILE DESIGNS ($65.00)
\nSusan Meller and Joost Elffers
\nAQS, Paducah, KY<\/p>\n
This book is expensive but worth it if you are a fabric collector. This book
\nhas some introductory discussion of the the production of types of textiles,
\nand then the rest is color plates of examples from a collection that has over
\n5,000,000 “fabrics of the common man” – not the fancy brocades, etc., but
\npaisleys, calicoes, leaves and foliage, conversationals, block prints, and on,
\nand on – the kind of stuff that many of us in our quilts.
\n——
\nMost of its 461 pages are filled with excellent color pictures (1,823
\nillustrations in color) of fabrics we’d all like to have. Color reproduction is
\ngood and the pictures are large so that you can see the pattern detail. My only
\nserious criticism of the book is that reproductions are not all full-size or
\neven to the same scale. Page layout seems to have dictated the scale of
\nreproduction, and on the same page there are illustrations at 50%, 68% and 70%
\nfull size, on other pages 27%, 100%, 120% and 150%. I suppose we should
\nappreciate the indication of scale included for each sample.<\/p>\n
Although the book is expensive, it is not overpriced for a large format
\nart book with full-color illustrations on good quality paper. It has a
\nsewn binding and is very sturdily put together.<\/p>\n
THREE-DIMENSIONAL APPLIQUE & EMBROIDERY ($24.95)
\nby Anita Shackelford<\/p>\n
A beautiful book!!
\nFor those of you interested in these two subjects this is a
\nwonderful book. Good instructions, illustrations and patterns.
\nIt is hard back, 151 glossy pages and 9-1\/4 x 12-1\/4 in size<\/p>\n
THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN ($18.95)
\nby Katie Pasquini
\nC&T Publishing, Lafayette, CA 1988<\/p>\n
Detailed discussion of how to make objects appear three-dimensional.
\nLots of her quilts (in color).<\/p>\n
TENDER LOVING COVERS
\nby Toni Phillips and Juanita Simonich<\/p>\n
This is a WONDERFUL book of children’s quilts with great designs,
\nmostly pieced. They are crib\/wall quilt size but there is no reason
\nthey could not be incorporated into a large quilt, if you wish. One
\nquilt is called Wheels & More Wheels and has a tow truck, fire
\nengine, ambulance, and police car, so it is not strictly trucks. In
\naddition to this, there are the following: Astronaut, farm, cowboy,
\ncircus, zoo, christmas, a school quilt.<\/p>\n
TAKING THE MATH OUT OF MAKING PATCHWORK QUILTS ($6.95)
\nby Bonnie Leman & Judy Martin
\nLeman Publications 1981<\/p>\n
Charts, tables, measurements, sizes, facts, figures, and helpful information
\nfor planning quilts. A must for every quilter.<\/p>\n
TWENTY LITTLE PATCHWORK QUILTS
\nby Gwen Marston and Joe Cunningham
\nDover Publications, NY 1990<\/p>\n
Miniatures quilts. Includes templates and quilting designs<\/p>\n
TEMPLATES FOR 171 NINE-PATCH QUILT BLOCKS
\nby Rita Weiss
\nAmerican School of Needlework 1989<\/p>\n
Good book of 9-patch blocks in 10, 12 and 14 inch sizes<\/p>\n
TIPS FOR QUILTERS
\nby Rachel Pellman
\nGood Books, Intercourse, PA 1993<\/p>\n
A handbook of hints, shortcuts, and practical suggestions from experienced
\nquilters.
\n—–
\nThis is a great book full of all sorts of useful ideas. BUT don’t read
\nit at bedtime or you will quilt ALL night long and not get any sleep!!! I
\nrecommend this book.<\/p>\n
TWENTIETH CENTURY QUILTS 1900-1950
\nby Thos. K. Woodard & Blanche Greenstein<\/p>\n
TIMELESS TREASURES, A Complete Guide to Rotary Cutting
\nby Nancy Johnson-Srebo
\nRCW Publishing<\/p>\n
Nancy’s instructions are clear and concise, and she shows readers how
\nto cut almost any shape, while using your rotary cutter and ruler. Also
\nincluded are instructions for specific 6″, 8″, and 10″ blocks.
\n—-
\nI have found the info in this book really helpful. She goes through how to cut
\na number of pieces: trapezoids, parallelograms, hexagrams, octograms, etc. The
\nnice thing about the book, too, is that she shows you how to do it for right
\nhanded or left handed cutters. There is also a section in the book for those
\nwho use metric measurements.
\n—-
\nI find [this book] indispensable. She gives clear instructions and
\nillustrations to cut any shape with the rotary cutter. Both right and left
\nhanded illustrations are given. In the middle of the book there is a chart
\nfor adding on seam allowances to any shape. It gives both the English and
\nMetric measurements. There are also good directions on pressing.<\/p>\n
The last part of the book has color photos of blocks and complete directions
\nfor them including cutting, sewing, and pressing. She includes which direction
\nto press the seams. (It was great help to me when I was beginning to make
\nblocks for the first time.) My only complaint was that there were a couple of
\nmistakes in the placement of the color photos to the directions. Some of them
\ndidn’t match but were found somewhere else in the book.<\/p>\n
BTW, I took the book to a printer and had them put a spiral binding on it so
\nthat it lays flat and stays open when I am using it.<\/p>\n
ULTIMATE BOOK OF QUILT BLOCK PATTERNS, THE
\nby Judy Martin
\nCrosley-Griffith Publishing 1988<\/p>\n
Excellent book, lots of of various sizes.
\n—-
\nThis book is my most favorite, and most used, of all time.<\/p>\n
WALL QUILTS
\nby Marsha McCloskey
\nThat Patchwork Place, Bothell, WA<\/p>\n
A step-by-step guide on how to make wall hangings that will add bold and
\nbeautiful accents of folk art design to many areas throughout the home. It
\ncontains complete instructions and full-size pattern pieces for creating ten
\nwall quilts based on traditional pieced designs, several of them with matching
\npatchwork pillows. Directed to both beginning and advanced quilters, it
\nincludes detailed instructions on all special techniques involved, from
\ntemplate making, machine-piecing, and hand-quilting to mounting and hanging.<\/p>\n
WATERCOLOR QUILTS ($24.95)
\nby Pat Maixner Magaret & Donna Ingram Slusser
\nThat Patchwork Place, Bothell, WA 1993<\/p>\n
Great instructional book on making watercolor quilts.<\/p>\n
WORKING IN MINIATURE ($15.95)
\nby Becky Schaefer
\nC&T Publishing, Layayette, CA 1987<\/p>\n
A machine piecing approach to miniature quilts.
\nGood book.<\/p>\n
