Simply Dynamic Sampler Quilts

by Hatton

Learn how to quilt while creating a sleek, stylish, contemporary sample quilt! A time-honored way to learn how to quilt is to make a sampler quilt. Each block or part of the quilt addresses a technique every quilter should have at their disposal. Traditionally, these quilts have had an even number of same-sized blocks framed by sashings and cornerstones. Not anymore! Quilt teacher Marianne Hatton has compiled her experiences guiding beginning students into an all-in-one technique, design, and pattern book. Create unique sampler quilts with a contemporary flair using her Grid Map technique while learning how to work with blocks of varying sizes. Monochromatic examples teach readers the importance of value and contrast without color getting in the way. Detailed instructions teach the basics of quiltmaking from straight to curved to set-in seams, appliqué, borders, and quilting. Color photographs illustrate techniques for hand or machine stitchers and a gallery of design possibilities.

Genres: Quilting

96 pages, Paperback

First published July 23, 2010

Reviews

[Tabitha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book contains patterns, verbal instruction on a range of techniques, and pictures but images might have been enhanced if done step-by-step with techniques, as some were. This book assumes a novice reader but many things might require the reader to search online for further clarity. Although published in 2010, the author suggests many techniques by hand rather than machine but does go back and cover some methods both ways. Further, the author assumes the reader will cut and paste patterns rather than use technology such as a computer. This seemed a little delayed to me but maybe many would still choose this approach. This might be more useful to someone planning to piece and quilt by hand.