Applique Masterpiece Little Brown Bird Patterns: Little Brown Bird Patterns

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Summary: Magnifique
Review: A delightful book which has been thoughtfuly written and beautifuly illustrated. My knowledge of applique has been significantly increased - my practical skills will surely follow.

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Summary: Applique Masterpiece Little Brown Bird
Review: I am participating in an applique class in which most of the class members are using the patterns in this book to complete their quilts. Margaret's quilt is a masterpiece and an inspiration due to both her beautiful color choices and attention to detail. Many quilt books lack appeal as the finished projects pictured in the books are unattractive due to poor color combinations. The individual block pictures are fabulous. This book provides detailed information to assist the sewer in selecting appropriate fabrics and in techniques to complete a beautiful quilt.

I have observed as the class members bring in their completed blocks and although many have substituted their personal favorite color choices, they are producing beautiful blocks. I believe that the examples in the book have helped the class members look at fabric differently. The completed applique pieces look like they are hand painted.

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Summary: Miniature masterpieces.
Review: I found this book to be an absolute delight. The illustrations are exquisite and Margaret Doherty's conversational style is easy to read and understand. I learned a lot of new techniques, for instance, using parts of a large scale fabric to piece a very small bird. In one instance, she used a cobblestone fabric for the birds breast.

I am interested in developing small projects and feel that any one of the 40 squares would make a masterpiece item.

A quote from the author's preface: "I work as a pediatrician and each night after dinner, I do a crossword puzzle and sew for about six hours." sums up the author's approach to this form of fabric work. The challenge in looking at fabrics, colors, and techniques in a new way is worth the price of the book.

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Summary: Ideal for beginners and seasoned quilters alike.
Review: Ideal for both beginners and those well versed in quilting traditions, Margaret Docherty's Little Brown Bird Patterns is packed with applique patterns: full-page patterns accompanied by a facing page with a small color photo and survey of techniques, fabrics and embellishments.