Liberated String Quilts

by Gwen Marston

Quilt artist Gwen Marston introduces a new concept in string quilts Learn her innovative techniques for fast, foundation-free string quilts that sizzle. According to Gwen, grand results come from letting go and improvising as you create your masterpiece, so get ready to have lots of fun sewing strings 20 string-pieced quilt projects include updated traditional designs, Amish classics, and more Complete instructions for working with short strings, long strings, rectangles, and wedges Gwen shares string quilt history and her "liberated" methods of construction Plus a dazzling gallery of antique string quilts

Genres: Quilting, Nonfiction

96 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2003

Reviews

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. I'm never quite sure if I should include craft books here - I don't read every word when directions are given. Marston has lots of good quilt pictures and a nice history of historic string quilts. I am inspired to make a pillow sized string quilt using one of her patterns. I love the bright colors and the simplicity of design. Too bad the book is out of print! Used ones are terribly expensive and I can't renew the library's copy any more.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has many beautiful projects. The photographs serve to clearly illustrated the quilts. What a wonderful tool for using a pile of "scraps" and remnants.

[Nonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I truly enjoyed this book, mostly because to the historical research Ms Marston presented in this book. I love scrappy, wonky, string quilts and have made several. This is a great way to use up the scraps and left overs from other quilts.

String quilts are traditionally done on a foundation but Ms Marston presents quilts made without a foundation. Her instructions are easy to follow and understand. I particularly like the string patches within a traditional block. I find I make this type of quilt block most often. I do however use pellon or muslin for a foundation for my patches... it just makes it easier on me. The quilts I make in this style go up to the cabin and get fought over whenever we are there.

Maybe I should make more string quilts.

Nonnie,

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[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting history of string quilts.
Includes pictures of many antique quilts.

Projects that are of particular interest:
Pinwheel String with String Border
Mary Ellen's String with Red Center
String Tulip Block
Amish String Star

[Relyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really love this book. And, oh do I long for a vintage string quilt of my own. Wouldn't that be a find!?

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Freddy winner! MaybeI'll even make a quilt soon!

[Candy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm wanting to make a spider web quilt, and I see this pattern is in the category of string quilts. Gwen Marston writes really good instructions.