Simple Friendships II: 14 Fabulous Quilts from Blocks Stitched among Friends
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Start with patchwork, add a few friends, and stitch it all together with gorgeous new quilt patterns from two beloved designers! Kim Diehl and Jo Morton first paired up for the best seller Simple Friendships; now they're back to share more showstopping quilts that reflect each designer's signature style. Every chapter showcases a classic quilt block; Kim and Jo each transform the block into a spectacular quilt. Discover fresh spins on Churn Dash, Ohio Star, Flock of Geese, and more. Instructions make it easy to create blocks on your own or as part of a group block exchange--and the sampler quilts are simply stunning. Review: Awesome Book - Okay, I'll admit right up front that I'm a fan boy (girl) of both Kim and Jo's work. Even with that, I believe many others will really enjoy this book as well. The book includes 14 table topper / wall-sized quilts. For example, the 6 quilts shown on the book cover (from top to bottom) measure 39" square, 38.5" square, 22.5" x 28.5", 26.5" square, 36.5" square, and 37.5" square. The two largest projects, "Yesterday" measures 55" x 63.5" and Skipping Stones" measures 60.5" x 70.5" All of the projects are scrappy but with maybe just one exception, the scrappiness doesn't come across as busy or chaotic like sometimes happens with scrappy quilts. Quilt blocks are traditional ones like the Churn Dash, Log Cabin, Turkey Tracks, Ohio Star, Court House Steps, et el, but Kim and Jo have given the blocks variances that are quite appealing. Their changes take the traditional blocks and make them fresh again. For example, the bottom quilt on the book's front cover is a Turkey Track block with a Churn Dash center...it look great! The instructions are clear and the pictures are very well done. The back of the book includes a few quilt making basics instructions. All of the projects are doable for confident beginners and above. I think that even an absolute beginner Could be successful completing some of the quilts but they would need to obtain true basic quilting instructions (quilting supplies, rotary cutting techniques, etc.) from other sources. If I were offered do-overs, would I buy this book again? Most definitely YES! I highly recommend this book. Review: Fast shipping, arrived ahead of estimated delivery. - Fast shipping, arrived ahead of delivery estimate and product was in new condition at used price. Very satisfied.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 226 Reviews |
G**Y
Awesome Book
Okay, I'll admit right up front that I'm a fan boy (girl) of both Kim and Jo's work. Even with that, I believe many others will really enjoy this book as well. The book includes 14 table topper / wall-sized quilts. For example, the 6 quilts shown on the book cover (from top to bottom) measure 39" square, 38.5" square, 22.5" x 28.5", 26.5" square, 36.5" square, and 37.5" square. The two largest projects, "Yesterday" measures 55" x 63.5" and Skipping Stones" measures 60.5" x 70.5" All of the projects are scrappy but with maybe just one exception, the scrappiness doesn't come across as busy or chaotic like sometimes happens with scrappy quilts. Quilt blocks are traditional ones like the Churn Dash, Log Cabin, Turkey Tracks, Ohio Star, Court House Steps, et el, but Kim and Jo have given the blocks variances that are quite appealing. Their changes take the traditional blocks and make them fresh again. For example, the bottom quilt on the book's front cover is a Turkey Track block with a Churn Dash center...it look great! The instructions are clear and the pictures are very well done. The back of the book includes a few quilt making basics instructions. All of the projects are doable for confident beginners and above. I think that even an absolute beginner Could be successful completing some of the quilts but they would need to obtain true basic quilting instructions (quilting supplies, rotary cutting techniques, etc.) from other sources. If I were offered do-overs, would I buy this book again? Most definitely YES! I highly recommend this book.
S**R
Fast shipping, arrived ahead of estimated delivery.
Fast shipping, arrived ahead of delivery estimate and product was in new condition at used price. Very satisfied.
V**I
Great Quilt Designer!
Great book! Arrived quickly and in excellent condition
J**C
Scrappy quilts are the best!
I love scrappy quilts, my kind of book!
S**E
Lovely book
Beautiful patterns, beautiful fabrics! You gotta love all things Kim and Jo!
D**.
Beautifully written and photographed book.
Loved the easiness of each pattern. The color pictures are wonderful. Can't wait to start sewing!
R**.
HARMONY SAMPLER TABLE TOPPER OR WALL HANGING
SO FAR SO GOOD TILL I GOT TO THE OHIO STAR BLOCK ... ORGINAL INSTRUCTION FOR THE 1/2 SQ TRIANGLES WAS TO TO CUT 3 1/4 IN SQ FROM RED AND CREAM ... NO... CUT THEM 4"....1 FROM THE CREAM AND 1 FROM THE RED.... I COMMENT HERE BECAUSE THE WEBSITE IS GONE
L**R
Beautiful book
Wonderful. Explains everything
P**K
Modèles très colorés et explications très bien faites
Ce produit me permet de pouvoir faire coïncider les couleurs car les associer n'est pas toujours simple
P**L
Kim Deihl has done it again!
There is nothing I didn’t like about this book.
P**A
Bei progetti
Molto bello
Z**L
El libro está muy bien explicado y trae Quilts hermosas
Excelente libro
E**A
Love this book great photos
Great photos, good instructions, beautiful.
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