Westminster Patchwork and Quilting Book Number 1: Thirteen Designs

Rating:
Summary: A Bit Let Down
Review: After buying and drooling over Kaffe Fassett's Glorious Patchwork, I waited expectently for this book. After 8 months of trying to find it in stores, I purchased it sight unseen from Amazon.com. I was very let down when I got the book. Most of the patterns were repeats from Glorious Patchwork. There are though, complete instructions for completing the quilting projects and with codes so you can order the actual fabrics that were used in the quilts. The book was originally published in England so some of the phrasing is a bit different to American ears. I give this book three stars (might have given it more except for being spoiled by the previous book).

Rating:
Summary: A Bit Let Down
Review: After buying and drooling over Kaffe Fassett's Glorious Patchwork, I waited expectently for this book. After 8 months of trying to find it in stores, I purchased it sight unseen from Amazon.com. I was very let down when I got the book. Most of the patterns were repeats from Glorious Patchwork. There are though, complete instructions for completing the quilting projects and with codes so you can order the actual fabrics that were used in the quilts. The book was originally published in England so some of the phrasing is a bit different to American ears. I give this book three stars (might have given it more except for being spoiled by the previous book).

Rating:
Summary: Truly Disappointing
Review: As to be expected, Kaffe Fassett and his team have assembled a terrific book. As a beginner quilter I found both basic information and new ideas. This book offers various patchwork designs and projects (bags, cushions, and quilts) for all different experience levels. Most of the designs feature 'fussy cutting' and use the Kaffe Fassett fabric collection. This is the book's strongest and weakest point. These fabrics are gorgeous and unique but finding them in the U.S. will require considerable research as the addresses are not provided. Most of all, this book has taught me how to use color and motifs/stripes in patchwork. The glossary of terms is the best I have seen yet, along with the patchwork know how section because they are both basic, thorough and concise.

Rating:
Summary: Glorious Patchwork by Kaffe Fassett
Review: I love all of the bright vibrant colors in the quilts pictured in this book. It makes me want to dig in my stash of fabric and go buy more fabric to make another quilt. The instructions for making the quilts are precise and easy to understand. Some of the quilts are like watercolor paintings.

Rating:
Summary: Glorious Patchwork by Kaffe Fassett
Review: I love all of the bright vibrant colors in the quilts pictured in this book. It makes me want to dig in my stash of fabric and go buy more fabric to make another quilt. The instructions for making the quilts are precise and easy to understand. Some of the quilts are like watercolor paintings.

Rating:
Summary: Truly Disappointing
Review: If you already own Glorious Patchwork (a great book) by Kaffe Fassett, you don't need this book. There is only one "new" pattern in this softcover booklet and the quilts and photographs are much better in Glorious Patchwook - which is a great inspiration on color. While there are better instructions on piecing, I didn't want a quilting how-to book. Better options for how-to books are Joy of Quilting or a book by Nancy Martin, Judy Hopkins or Marsha McClosky.