The Best of Baltimore Beauties: 95 Patterns for Album Blocks and Borders

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Summary: Baltimore review
Review: Although there are many patterns and pictures, none are in color and most refer the reader back to Volume 1, Lesson #.....
Good for ideas, but difficult to complete if you don't own the previous volume.

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Summary: Where are the color pictures?
Review: Elly Sienkiewicz books in the past have been absolutely fantastic. I am disappointed in that this book is a repeat except for a few patterns (7). There really is nothing new here. If I had never purchased any of her other books I would rate it a 5

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Summary: Baltimore Applique fans Rejoice!
Review: Elly's back! For those with a passion for Baltimore style applique, Elly has given us some more to work with! A book that contains sooooo many patterns. If you need instruction, refer to your "Baltimore Beauties and Beyond" Volume I. If you don't have volume I, no worries, It's still in print!

Even if you are just beginning to applique, I highly recommend this book because it doesn't take long to get your skills up to speed. As so many others are finding out, by the time you think you are ready, C&T publishing takes it out of print! The result, you end up either paying astronomical prices for a copy, or not getting one at all.

I am so glad Elly decided to give us some more "candy" for our habit. You will NOT be disappointed even if you already own the whole series. I do!

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Summary: The Best of Baltimore Beauties: 95 Patterns for Album Block
Review: I love the patterns in this book! There is alot of variety - roses, wreaths, vases, papercuts, etc, but almost every block refers you to Baltimore Beauties and Beyond Vol 1 to know HOW to put them together. I am an experienced quilter and love to applique, but have never tried Baltimore-type blocks. I think Vol 1 is probably the book to begin with, and The Best of Baltimore Beauties is more of a pattern resource for quilters that are Baltimore-experienced!

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Summary: Good Pattern Source
Review: I was disappointed. As a new quilter, I have been looking forward to doing a Baltimore albumn quilt. The book keeps refering to previous books and lessons to learn how to use the patterns, but does not attempt to explain or assist the reader in any way. I do not own any previous books so this one leaves me cold. Not recommended for new quilters like myself.

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Summary: Book
Review: I was disappointed. As a new quilter, I have been looking forward to doing a Baltimore albumn quilt. The book keeps refering to previous books and lessons to learn how to use the patterns, but does not attempt to explain or assist the reader in any way. I do not own any previous books so this one leaves me cold. Not recommended for new quilters like myself.

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Summary: Where are the color pictures?
Review: I'm disappointed there are no color photos of quilts to show these patterns.

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Summary: Good Pattern Source
Review: The book is a very good source of applique patterns in the Baltimore Album tradition. There is an excellent variety of categories - wreaths, basket bouquets, paper cuts, dimensional and asymmetrical designs. The table of contents has a very useful reference key for selecting designs in specific categories. This feature is helpful when looking for block designs of a specific theme for a quilt.