Quilting Books

Well written using terms & illustrations beginning & continuing quilters will find useful. Anderson and Hargrave each share their expertise on the subject of putting the final quilt together with hand or machine quilting. The book answered many of my questions.

I am really loving this new book on dyeing and stitching by Marquetta Bell Johnson. The explanations are simple and direct, the processes are illustrated beautifully and the projects are fun to make. I know what I will be giving as Christmas gifts to friends and family!!

Beautifully illustrated book with very clear instructions, unfussy designs that are simple and attractive. The opposite of those folksy cluttered patterns. Something that you can come back to as a reference source for other types of handwork.

This book is truly a delight! It has lots of fun little
projects to make! It has patterns of all skill levels.

Well written, easy to follow directions. Photos of finished items are shown flat making them easy to study - no cute art shots of things draped over chairs with only partial visibility. The patterns lend themselves easily to creativity. On first glancing through the book, I could see ways to use the "leaf" and "sunflower" patterns in a different way than was shown and immediately had plans for gifts. Nice variety of adult and children designs. Full-size patterns. Well worth buying a copy for yourself or would make an excellent gift for a beginning quilter.

I am Hawaiian, and was so surprised to see this book also printed in Japanese. Surprised and extreemly pleased as the collection is one of the best published. It is difficult for non-residents to understand just how difficult it can be to get any information about Hawaiian quilts, as families frequently are reluctant to be specific to "outsiders". This inhibition has relaxed over time, and the addition of the modern quilts, the inclusion of the biographies is especially wonderful, as some of these women are known to myself.The colours in the photography and the details included make this book a must have for anyone interested in this art form. It was in 1979 that my Mother-in-law took me to the American Art Museum in NY City, and we were thrilled at the exhibit. I had not since then seen such a collection of Hawaiian quilts displayed to such advantage. I only wish this was available in an hardbound edition, as mine is getting somewhat dogeard, much to my dismay, but also my delight, as my children are picking the one's they want.

If you love Hawaiian quilting--this is a volume you shouldn't miss. This is not a "how to" manual. It is a history of classic Hawaiin quilts accompanied by color plates that left me spellbound. The designs are incredible and well worth study. I've held a fascination with the possible direct connection between early Hawaiian quilts and the Baltimore Album quilts of the the Eastern coast. This may be the only book with color plates of some of these beautiful early quilts that would offer clues to this connection. My favorite designs in this volume are Anthurium by Mary Manoi and Coconut and Pineapple by Meali'i Kalama. It is of no consequence to me that this is not an instructional manual as I do not anticipate ever being able to quilt one of these masterpieces. It is, however, a one of a kind book and I urge you to treat yourself while it remains in print. Mary Z. Cox

I loved this pattern book. The nine applique blocks were very easy to make and the different dimensional flowers finish the blocks. Now that I know how to make the dimensional flowers, I have added them to many of my new quilts. This is a must have for any applique quilter.

Service was excellent, book was in the condition listed. Also the little "extras" were a deliteful surprise. Would order again from Sandy.

This book is for all quilters. It is inspiring because of the quilt designs, the scripture that pertains to the block design, the pictures of the actual quilts, and the colors of the prints of the actual quilts and blocks.