This was a great book! Loved the characters and the quilting descriptions. I thought the author did a beautiful job with intros and descriptions. I read it in a day, and promptly moved to the second book in the series, and can't wait for others to follow. I accidentally ordered two, and it was so good, I'll be passing it along to my quilting friends. I love the fact that there is now a longarm mystery series, although, as a longarm quilter myself, I've never completed a show quilt in one day! I really appreciated how the author described different types of customers in this industry - most are wonderful, but every once in a while, we do get the difficult ones!
I really enjoyed this book. A quick read and great mystery that kind of made you want to put down the book and go do some quilting. Can't wait to read the next two. This author has many great quilting mystery books to her credit. All involve various quilting clubs and groups and, being women, there is lots of gossip and some bickering with one another along with a mystery plot. Lots of quilting tips throughout the book. A good read!
An Encyclopedia of Crazy Quilt Stitches and Motifs
This book is a wonderful reference for anyone who enjoys needlework. There are 90 Crazy Quilt Stitches that are all illustrated with how-to instructions, so there are enough stitches and variations to use a new creative stitch for each seam of patchwork. In addition there are 11 ribbon motifs that are perfect for adding dimension to crazy patchwork.
Applique quilt revival: updated patterns from the 30 s
- Get 12 block patterns, plus 14 quilt patterns that showcase these unique designs - Cheerful motifs range from delightful bunnies, kittens, and flower pots to beautiful butterflies and wreaths - Get quick results with fusible applique, machine stitching, fewer pieces, and simpler shapes
This practical and innovative approach to quiltmaking techniques makes star patterns a snap! With the addition of a few strategic seams, this eight-point star is simpler to make, and quilters will appreciate the design flexibility of the interchangeable block system presented. Directions with complete yardage and cutting charts for over a dozen quilt projects are included, along with a special bonus section on creating Magic Stack-n-Whack(tm) stars to showcase in any of the settings.
