Simple Contemporary Quilts: Bold New Designs for the First-Time Quilter

by Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader

An introduction to quilting offers detailed instruction in the basic tools and techniques of quilting and helpful advice on preparing the fabric to assembling the final quilt, in a book with twenty creative projects.

Genres: Quilting, Nonfiction, Crafts, Adult

128 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2007

Reviews

[Nann]

So who is Valerie Van Arsdale Shrader? Short bios of all of the designers are included but not a word about the author. Why did she select these artists and these quilts? Context would be useful.
I got this book for $3.00 from a warehouse sale. Glad I didn't have to pay the original price.

[Diane]

Twenty spectacular projects—from small wall hangings to large blankets—reveal the amazing versatility of today’s quilting. Easy-to-assemble big blocks and appliqués create a powerful visual impact. Freeform designs require minimal measuring and marking. The materials feature irresistible prints, vintage-style charm, or cool details. Each quilt is fabulous!A Selection of the Crafter's Choice Book Club.

Beautiful, interesting and easy quilts using contemporary and re-printed fabrics in unique combinations.

[Laura Ellison]

This book didn't wow me but it does have some good, basic quilts that might be good beginning quilts for the newbie quilter. Many of the patterns were too busy for me in terms of fabric and I like more complex piecing and shapes. I did love the idea of the baby quilt including the baby's name, birthday and weight. Very cute!

[Mary Frances]

Judging by the cover, I thought the quilts would be really interesting. Well, maybe I meant interesting and beautiful. The design of the book is fairly ugly, and so are many of the quilts. I was surprised to find a quilt included by Amy Karol, and that is indeed an interesting and beautiful one.

[Kristi]

I made one of the quilts in this book and it turned out SO cute!!

[Dawn]

Okay, I think I need to own this quilt book. There are so many techniques that I want to try in here - modern quilting made simple for people like me. I think I'll put it on my Christmas list.

[Julia]

LOVE THIS BOOK so much I had to buy it