Ricky Tims' Convergence Quilts: Mysterious, Magical, Easy, and Fun

by Ricky Tims

Make magic with Ricky Tims! new technique! 4 projects and lots of inspiration.

Genres: Quilting, Sewing, Reference, Crafts, Nonfiction

80 pages, Paperback

First published October 6, 2003

Reviews

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

So interesting.

Convergence quilts are an adventure. I found the book to be really helpful in getting to know the basics for this technique which is completely new to me. Then the possibilities for further experimentation become endless with the gallery of beautiful quilts to inspire me!

[Brit · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book contains easy to follow instructions and concepts, plus some tips for success with convergence quilts.

[Kresti Lyddon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Terrific, clear directions for how to make fun, easy, fast quilts!

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

A friend of mine made one of these quilts which I just loved. The technique is fairly simple and looks like it could be used to create some very interesting designs. There is a long (for a quilting book) introductory section where Tims tells us about how he came to this design and maps out the process and tips for design and assembly. He has a very friendly entertaining tone that I liked and built the process in a logical way. There were several variations to try and lot of inspiring pictures of quilts made by different people using these techniques. I really loved the ones where the convergence was used as a background for an appliqued design.
I put together the first "exercise" in the book in an evening and the directions in the book were clear and easy to follow (lots of pictures and exact step=by=step). The only place I ran into a little trouble was the cutting of the first set of strips. Tims tells you exactly how to place the unit on your board (fabric 2 on top, seam at the bottom) and what edge to cut from. When I was laid out that way I couldn't cut the strips from that side, but I rotated the mat to the seam was on top, cut the strips, and rotated the board back before I picked them up so it worked out ok. I didn't love how my convergence came out, but now I have a better idea of what fabrics will work well. I may not put borders on this one, but it took 4 12-inch squares from my stash so no great investment was made in trying out the technique.

[Misty · Rating 4 out of 5]

i must admit i haven't actually sewn anything from this book. but it is full of interesting ideas. i bought it for a class i ended up not being able to take. my only complaint about the book is that is is pricey. buy used if possible or check out at your library.

[Eileen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved this technique and have made several variations of it. It is a fun one to do and can be done with 4 fairly small squares of fabric. I made 3 small ones in various orders instead of the one prescribed (from small to large, etc.) and combined them to make a very attractive table runner.

[Rogue Reader · Rating 2 out of 5]

A deep dive into one technique using what appears to be one collection of fabrics. The gradient batik look gets a little monotonous but there are some standouts. I know it all took enormous work and imagination

[Carmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I can't wait to build some of these quilts - but first I have to finish Megan's 2-years-behind quilt.

[Kristi Willard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ricky Tims' new technique took off, and now the quilts begin to look the same. It is easy to spot one at any local quilt show.

[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

I could order this book back when I am making the backing of the pink quilts, see page 62-63...