A Quilter's Life In Patchwork

Rating:
Summary: Recommended by the Accidental Quilter
Review: I bought "A Quilter's Life" for the squirrel and nuts family tree wallhanging. Then I discovered the CD and all the extras it includes--quilting stationary, quilt labels, gift tags, tutorials on all the major techniques covered in the book and a fun program that lets you change quilt colors when planning your quilt. It's not a big program like Electric Quilt, but it's user friendly and a chance to try out a quilting software feature. There is even printer fabric included on the back cover, so you can print out some of these great designs immediately. There are clear color plates and diagrams all through this volume and the directions are truly multimedia. The designs are fresh and whimsical. My favorites are the nuts and squirrels, my first quilt(sewing notions theme), my first home, and I need someone to love (kittens in baskets.) There are bed quilts as well as many house projects included. I've had more fun browsing this book than any other quilt book I've seen this year. Pam Bono writes with a friendly voice that makes you feel like you are in her studio in Durango with her husband and bulldogs creating a quilting experience especially for you. I gave this book my Accidental Quilter's Book of the Year Award.

Rating:
Summary: Recommended by the Accidental Quilter
Review: I bought "A Quilter's Life" for the squirrel and nuts family tree wallhanging. Then I discovered the CD and all the extras it includes--quilting stationary, quilt labels, gift tags, tutorials on all the major techniques covered in the book and a fun program that lets you change quilt colors when planning your quilt. It's not a big program like Electric Quilt, but it's user friendly and a chance to try out a quilting software feature. There is even printer fabric included on the back cover, so you can print out some of these great designs immediately. There are clear color plates and diagrams all through this volume and the directions are truly multimedia. The designs are fresh and whimsical. My favorites are the nuts and squirrels, my first quilt(sewing notions theme), my first home, and I need someone to love (kittens in baskets.) There are bed quilts as well as many house projects included. I've had more fun browsing this book than any other quilt book I've seen this year. Pam Bono writes with a friendly voice that makes you feel like you are in her studio in Durango with her husband and bulldogs creating a quilting experience especially for you. I gave this book my Accidental Quilter's Book of the Year Award.