| Vintage-Style Quilts: 25 Step-by-Step Patchwork and Quilting Projects | 
 enlarge | Author: Flora Roberts
Creator: Gloria Nicol
Publisher: Creative Arts & Crafts
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (4 reviews)
Sales Rank: 378304
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: First
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 128
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.6
ISBN: 1580111726
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.46
EAN: 9781580111720
ASIN: 1580111726
Publication Date: April 15, 2004
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Product Description
Vintage-Style Quilts, from Creative Arts & Crafts, shows the reader how to use both vintage fabrics and new fabrics to re-create an old world look in quilting designs. Whether choosing a vintage washed flax, a faded floral cotton, or a contemporary damask, old and new fabrics can be used separately or in tandem to achieve comforting quilt patterns. The combination of muted colors, soft feel of vintage fabrics, and classic designs help the reader create decorating magic, whether sewing by hand or by machine.
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Inspiring July 26, 2008
I got this from my local library, now I'm adding it to my wish list because it is so good, or maybe I'll just buy it today. The projects are of good quality, I hate those sewing books that have projects with colors that don't quite go, or they are too ridiculous to make. Also I like how a lot of the things are hand sewing, which is nice to do in the evening sitting on the couch, instead of all machine sewing projects. Some of the techniques are a little old-fashioned, which means to me simple, easy to do, they used to teach them to young girls. Some other machine sewing books, especially the ones that promise a quilt in a weekend or something, have such hard instructions and such complicated "shortcuts" that you hesitate to start the project, but not this book, there are pictures of each step, and the steps make sense, and I don't think the projects are too hard. Anyway I loved it!
A Must Have for lovers of vintage material. April 28, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This has so many great patterns that I can't decide which one to make first. I'm leaning toward the pin cushion or the seat cushions for hard wood chairs. I also love the floral overnight bag. After reading this book cover to cover, I am inspired to scour the flea market for the perfect vintage fabric to make these items.
Simple and beautiful projects April 11, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I liked the variety of smaller projects in this book - easy to understand and follow even for beginners. Also, no need for a real long attention span for many of these, as they are pretty quick to put together. I made the clothespin bag without the lining and it turned out great.
 A selection of attractive projects, and nostalgic feel. November 22, 2004
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
What delightful vintage fabrics the author has!
Containing only 4 actual quilts, all of which are very simple and tasteful, the book mainly comprises using quilting for small projects.
There are 5 cushions and covers, very attractive projects using a variety of old fabrics combined with new, and loads of things in Household Linen - a variety of bags, table runners & tablecloths, and a hot water bottle cover.
Every project turns out beautifully, but not all of them are terribly useful. It depends on your focus. If you can be bothered, I note a lot of people like to make these sorts of little fiddlies and gift them.
I was very interested in the quilted pattern for the placemats - a delightful traditional japanese style.
There is a separate section for Gifts and Decorations containing yet more fiddly bags, and oddly enough, a garland. It's a row of fabric flags - cute but weird.
Additionally, there is a template for every project in the back of the book.
My feelings? I would have been disappointed to have purchased this book hoping for quilting inspiration or how-to's.
Purchase, being aware that it mostly comprises smaller projects than bedspread quilts, and most designs will not look as perfect without the old world fabrics employed by the author.
Still, a lovely book to browse through, and an inspiration to gather your own vintage fabric repertoire.
Kotori '2004
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