| Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts | 
 enlarge | Author: Ranae Merrill
Publisher: Krause Publications
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 20974
Media: Paperback
Edition: Pap/Cdr
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 144
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.5
ISBN: 0896896536
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.46041
EAN: 9780896896536
ASIN: 0896896536
Publication Date: October 22, 2008
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Product Description
Learn to create six foundation-pieced spiral-based quilts--with no math! This one-of-a-kind technique for spiral quilt design allows you to create fascinating and beautiful art quilts. The bonus CD includes the basic shapes for the spiral patterns and the pattern insert helps you set up the perimeter shape, or draw free-hand irregular shapes without a template. Choose your technique from any of three methods: - By hand, completely freehand, using only a straight
- By hand, precisely, using a ruler to measure increments in each spoke
- On the computer -- Electric Quilt works great for all types of spirals
No matter the technique, the results will be simply amazing!
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 Needs editing December 21, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I would not be able to recommend this book since it is so poorly edited. It is full of errors which the author addresses on her web site. Had I not gone to her site, I would have been totally unaware of the multitude of problems. Because this is a book of rather precise instructions, I think it is essential that the editing is correct. Too bad... it looked interesting but highly unreliable.
spiral quilts, building up your quilting skills November 23, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Beautiful quilts that challenge your skills and imagination. Although overwhelming at first; the end result will give you a feeling of accomplishment and pride. The clear and detailed instruction walk you through every step as well as offer suggestions for your own creativity.
 Wonderful book! October 26, 2008
15 out of 18 found this review helpful
Really nice book. Well written - clear directions and diagrams, beautiful photos. And my quilt "Sustenance" is on page 58! So get yourself a copy and get inspired to make a Simply Amazing Spiral Quilt!
Holy Cow Girlfriend! That's one fantabulous book! October 23, 2008
48 out of 49 found this review helpful
I received my copy in the mail yesterday. I put it down just long enough to sleep and go to work. My head is still spinning! Rarely do craft books come packed with so much information. I know, because I have lots and lots of them. Rarely are they so detailed and clear. This is not merely a "make this project" kind of book. This is a "here is a new concept and how to use it" book. I love those kind of books!
The book shows you how to make curves using only straight lines. Spirals swirl in, out and around, point to point, and nest inside one another. The quilts in the gazillion and one photos are original works by RaNae and the group of Spiromaniacs who worked alongside her, tested her theories, and put her techniques into practice. All there for you to drool over, then jump up and run to your sewing machine!
The quilts (66 of them!) and their designers/creators truly are Simply Amazing. No pun, no exaggeration. The quilts are individual, inspiring, challenging, and just plain ole' gorgeous. [...]
The book is divided into four sections: Meet the Spirals (20 pgs), Designing with Spirals (52 pgs), Sewing Spirals (26 pgs), and Projects (22 pgs). Each section is lavishly illustrated, making the exciting concepts easier to understand and sink your teeth into. RaNae hands you concepts and tools, then sets you free to express your creative instincts in a totally unexpected and new direction.
There are numerous side-bars of "extra" information that magically answer the question you're just about to ask. The page layout and format is eye-friendly, and sucks you into reading all the juicy bits. My only complaint is that I wanted to read everything all at the same time! My favorite line from a troubleshooting section on p 102 is "Solution: First, scream! Next, take a deep breath." and then calmly walks you through fixing the problem.
Many of the quilts have a very contemporary feel. I personally love very traditional quilts. RaNae has managed to design several that fill my love for traditional and at the same time put me squarely in the 21st century! Some are vibrantly alive with color, a few are calming and comforting. I can't even start to point out my favorites, because I might miss one, there's so many!
To describe this book in just a few words: exciting, innovative, breath-taking, creative, mind-expanding! A must have for the quilter who loves to design and wants to take his or her work to the next level.
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