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Simple Patchwork: Stunning Quilts That Are a Snap to Stitch
The bestselling author of the Simple series offers dozens of tried-and-true tips for every quilting skill level.
Quilters everywhere have fallen in love with Kim Diehl's beautiful quilts, and you can too! In this latest collection, Kim focuses exclusively on patchwork for those who love her style but don't have the time or inclination to add appliqué touches. Make your way through sixteen easy-to-piece projects from wall quilts, table toppers, bed quilts with supersized blocks, and even a charming mini sampler quilt, all in Kim's sought-after style. Play with simple Snowball and Churn Dash blocks or try showy stars and zigzags. Browse through spectacular photography throughout the book, offering a wealth of display ideas.
Quilters everywhere have fallen in love with Kim Diehl's beautiful quilts, and you can too! In this latest collection, Kim focuses exclusively on patchwork for those who love her style but don't have the time or inclination to add appliqué touches. Make your way through sixteen easy-to-piece projects from wall quilts, table toppers, bed quilts with supersized blocks, and even a charming mini sampler quilt, all in Kim's sought-after style. Play with simple Snowball and Churn Dash blocks or try showy stars and zigzags. Browse through spectacular photography throughout the book, offering a wealth of display ideas.
271 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 25, 2023
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July 20, 2024
This book was a departure from her customary quilts embellished with applique. These were all pieced.
She writes "Pin Points", boxed within the text, to explain in detail how to make quilts like hers.
One hint I picked up is, when sewing on a drawn line, like when making half square triangles, us an open toe foot so you can see the lines clearly and sew a scant 1/4 inch seam.
I also finally grasped what a "chubby 1/16th" is- it's one fourth of a fat quarter. You cut the fat quarter (18"long x 22"wide) in half crosswise to get a fat eighth (9" x 22"). Then cut that piece in half perpendicular to your last cut to get a piece 9" x 11". Whew!
My favorite project in the book was a pillow called "Star Blossom".
She writes "Pin Points", boxed within the text, to explain in detail how to make quilts like hers.
One hint I picked up is, when sewing on a drawn line, like when making half square triangles, us an open toe foot so you can see the lines clearly and sew a scant 1/4 inch seam.
I also finally grasped what a "chubby 1/16th" is- it's one fourth of a fat quarter. You cut the fat quarter (18"long x 22"wide) in half crosswise to get a fat eighth (9" x 22"). Then cut that piece in half perpendicular to your last cut to get a piece 9" x 11". Whew!
My favorite project in the book was a pillow called "Star Blossom".
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