Thinking Outside the Block

by Sandi Cummings

Contemporary quilts the easy way - no rules, just fun! Start with traditional blocks as Sandi Cummings shares easy steps to designing and creating your own artistic quilts. Next, move up to deceptively simple "transition" units that offer a bridge into the world of contemporary quiltmaking. Spontaneity and experimentation are key, so get ready to loosen up and have fun as you learn! - 6 different blocks teach Sandi's concepts - one step at a time
- Easy processes include inserting strips into blocks, constructing free-form units, cutting double, and creating checkerboards
- Learn to experiment with design and develop one-of-a-kind quilts

Genres: Quilting

98 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2004

Reviews

[Tawney · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good inspiration and how-to on either getting yourself out of a rut or branching out to more freedom in designing your own quilts. The examples are stunning - made with hand dyes - if I work from my current stash they would have an entirely different character.

[Candy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The techniques rather than most of the finished quilts interested me. I never thought of putting a patterned fabric under a plain one to give a subtle pattern to a solid color area.