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By Lyn McKinney
Format:Paperback
I only rated this book a 3 because I had a difficult time trying to get my seams to come out perfect. Had to trim many seams to get it all to work. I choose to make Toad In The Puddle. It was alot of work. Then a month later the owner of the quilt store where I purchased the book and fabric, gave me a phamplet of corrections. No wonder why things weren't coming out right! I made me upset to think they would print so many patterns incorrectly. So I advise anyone buying this book to be careful. The update is 6/1/01.
Format:Paperback
This book contains clear instructions for traditional quilt designs. The quilts photographed are definitely art-quilt in their style, so the quilter who wants to get that look while using beloved old-fashioned patterns will find this book a treasure. There are also a number of suggestions for different approaches in a "Design Challenge" section for each quilt. Some quilts show different sets, and all show varied color and fabric combinations. This allows even beginning quilters to be adventurous without worrying too much about spoiling their fabric -- there are enough illustrations that you can visualize how your own choices will look.
The directions are clear, with plenty of illustrations to show exactly how the pieces go together. Quick cutting techniques are used, and there are many helpful tips about pressing and stitching. The general instruction section is also very good, with much more information than most quilting books (there are even stretches for those marathon quilters). The charts apparently have some errors -- though I never follow patterns exactly enough to have found them -- but with that warning in mind, I think this would be a good candidate for your first or your only quilting book.
The book itself is beautiful, and the historical notes are interesting. I also liked the fact that each quilt pattern includes notes warning the quilter about which parts may be difficult.
The directions are clear, with plenty of illustrations to show exactly how the pieces go together. Quick cutting techniques are used, and there are many helpful tips about pressing and stitching. The general instruction section is also very good, with much more information than most quilting books (there are even stretches for those marathon quilters). The charts apparently have some errors -- though I never follow patterns exactly enough to have found them -- but with that warning in mind, I think this would be a good candidate for your first or your only quilting book.
The book itself is beautiful, and the historical notes are interesting. I also liked the fact that each quilt pattern includes notes warning the quilter about which parts may be difficult.
Format:Paperback
I received this book as a gift otherwise I would never have purchased it. The designs are ones that are in most quilt books so there really isn't anything new there. It's sweet how the book involves a lot of friends and families BUT I wasn't interested in reading a sweet book. I wanted to learn something new about quilting. The fairtale the book is based on was terrible; I wasn't able to follow it and the story was incomplete. The only way I would have been able to know what that fairtale was about would be to have owned it or have read it else where. Don't waste your money or time reading this.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Too many errors
I am a beginner quilter and found too many mistakes in this book. I found myself having to drive back into town for more material due to errors in the book. Read more
Published on Sep 17 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
No Disappointments Here!
I read The Quiltmaker's Gift to my children and was so enchanted by it, I had to make the quilts myself. I love quilting and the stories that go with the craft. Read more
Published on Sep 3 2003 by "veraisafake"
4.0 out of 5 stars
Makes "THE QUILTMAKER" you!
Have made a couple of quilts from book! Excellant directions, and good companion to the STORY: We all want to be "The Quiltmaker"
Published on April 14 2003 by sandra pipitone
5.0 out of 5 stars
A beautiful and helpfull book!
This is the best quilt book I have found. I am a novice quilter. The illustrations are beautiful, the step by step instrustions are complete and very easily understood. Read more
Published on Feb 13 2003 by Mom/Nurse Ann
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book
Both "The Quiltmaker's Gift" & "Quilts from The Quiltmaker's Gift" are incredibly beautiful, the illustrations absolutely stunning, the colors rich, the... Read more
Published on Jan 12 2003 by Electra
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful book--Has some errors, but corrections available
"The Quiltmaker's Gift" & "Quilts from The Quiltmaker's Gift" are incredibly beautiful, the illustrations absolutely stunning, the colors rich, the pictures unique. Read more
Published on Jan 12 2003 by Electra
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ribbon for a Quilt
My husband knows how much I love to quilt. For christmas last year he gave me this book as one of my gifts. I have made two quilts from it. Read more
Published on Nov 16 2002 by Cheryl Uribe
5.0 out of 5 stars
My Favorite Quilt Book!
I love this book! There are lots (20) of patterns, with great illustrations and directions.
I just completed "Children's Delight", the quilt featured on the cover. Read more
Published on Aug 12 2002 by Michelle in MI
3.0 out of 5 stars
PATTERN ERRORS GALORE!
...It's a gorgeous book. Beautifully produced with genuinely new and exciting designs based on classic quilt blocks. Read more
Published on Mar 11 2002
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for Novice to Advanced!
Brilliant! I am a new quilter, although an experienced sewer, and this book has been wonderful. More than the clear directions and inspiring photographs, I love the fact that... Read more
Published on Nov 27 2001 by S. Brett
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