Couture coup de coeur

Tilda

by Tone Finnanger

Laissez-vous séduire par la sublime collection de patrons de couture signée Tone Finnanger, la célèbre designer textile de la marque Tilda®. . Elle célèbre avec talent sa passion pour les beaux tissus en proposant plus de 20 modèles de couture, patchwork ou appliqués qui sèmeront couleur et élégance dans votre vie.. Retrouvez la touche unique de Tilda® dans chacun des projets présentés dans ce livre. Quilts lumineux, coussins raffinés, tendres peluches et magnifiques accessoires... tous ont le charme caractéristique de cette maison incontournable et réputée.. Des explications détaillées et des gabarits à taille réelle vous accompagnent dans la réalisation de ces merveilles, mises en valeur au fil des pages par de somptueuses photographies..

Genres: Nonfiction, Quilting, Sewing, Crafts, Art

143 pages, Paperback

Published January 26, 2018

About the author

Tone is the founder and sole designer of the Tilda brand, which she started in 1999 at the age of 25. Tone grew up in Oslo, the capital of Norway, and now lives and works on a small island in the Oslo fjord. Her education is in classic painting and graphic design.
Tilda has been a lifestyle for Tone, and has developed over the years to be a well-known and much-loved brand among crafters.

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tilda Sewing By Heart cover with patchwork pumpkins
These fresh quilts and sewing projects from Norway are ADORABLE!

Tone Finnanger is the founder and sole designer of the internationally recognized Tilda brand, which she started in 1999 at the age of 25. She was at the 2017 Quilt Market in Houston, TX and won "Best Newcomer."

Bumblebees quilt on left.
The book features 7 full-size quilts plus smaller sewing projects such as pillows, pincushions and soft toys.

All the projects use the Tilda fabric lines including Cabbage Rose, Bumblebee, Circus, Harvest, and Cottage lines. You can view the fabrics at https://www.sewandso.co.uk/category/s....

Sewing From the Heart is the first Tilda book in English. Expert technical editing from Linda Clements, bestselling author of The Quilter’s Bible, offers in-depth instructions. The photographs are gorgeous and the book is filled with illustrations showing construction and fabrics used.

The instructions are detailed. There are 21 pages for The Bumblebee Quilt, 55" x 73," including:

multiple full and close-up photographs of the quilt
swatches of fabrics used and yardage chart
preparation and cutting instructions
overall quilt layout illustration
cutting instruction with illustrations
block construction instructions with color illustrations
border construction with illustration
and assembling and finishing the quilt instructions

I love love love this soft fox


The patterns have some unusual methods. For instance, the stuffed Santa doll's legs are made with pieced fabric. To construct, one sews the various widths of fabrics into one unit. The leg pattern is laid over the pieced unit, traced, and cut with seam allowances. Each leg has two pieces which are sewn and turned.

Projects include

Bumblebee Quilt, pillows, pin cushion, and stuffed bees
Flower quilt, pillows, and fabric flowers
Circus Quilt
Tree Pillow
Applique Elephant quilt
Cabbage Rose Quilt
Patchwork squirrel and rabbit stuffed animals
Birds and Sunflowers quilt and pillows
Patchwork Fox stuffed animal
Pumpkin Harvest Quilt and pillow
Patchwork Santa and stocking

Cottage Quilt
Visit the website at https://www.sewandso.co.uk/product/ti...

I received a free ebook from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

After January 31, 2018 you can view my blog post with photos at https://theliteratequilter.blogspot.c...

[Marisa Gettas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book had some beautiful quilt patterns I'd never seen before, which is difficult when you live with a textile artist ;) It also has some adorable patterns for stuffed animals, which have encouraged me to try and make something for my nephew's birthday. Well worth a look, if you're craftily inclined.

[Rachel Bridgeman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tilda books by Tone Finanger fill up my crafting shelves so a new book is something to celebrate!
Using the distinctive Tilda fabrics,Tone creates whimsical items for home decoration and gifting alike. The patterns are clearly written and I think the only thing I would add is I like paper patterns or links to print outs as resizing can be a bit painful. Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me read this in return for an honest review.

[Annie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Originally published on my blog: Nonstop Reader.

Sewing by Heart is the newest pattern and fabric collection book from 'Tilda' (Tone Finnanger). The fabrics are (as always) beautiful and delicately colorful and so wonderfully coordinated. I absolutely love the designs. The patterns include several groups of coordinating projects: quilts with matching pillows, soft toys or decor items. The quilts are pieced in the traditional fashion but the patterns are new-to-me and original. There are both pieced, modified mola (reverse applique) and traditional applique projects. They are all beautiful and I had trouble picking out what to do first.

There are (by my count) 24 separate projects in 7 broad categories. The 7 quilt patterns alone are worth more than the purchase price. The book also includes chapters covering materials, techniques, scale and full size patterns (there are also printable pattern links), and a handy suppliers list at the back of the book.

There are nice full color photographs and illustrations throughout.

Published 17th November, 2017 through F+W Media and Sew and So, it's 144 pages and available in ebook and softbound formats.

Four stars, beautiful and original quilt patterns and beautifully showcased quality fabrics.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher.

[Doreen Prentiss Gabriellini · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Tilda Sewing by Heart' by Tone Finnanger is a delightful array of projects. Her ideas are adorable and inventive. Her use of color is terrific. Having read tons of instructions for quilts in my life, Ms. Finnanger has clear concise well written instructions. There is no searching for how many blocks you need to make and how the quilt is laid out. The templates at the back of the book are also well done. There are also beautiful pillow to make which match the quilt. Also with all your left over scraps she uses them to make yet another project. I enjoyed this immensely and look forward to working on several of the projects in the book. I only have one detraction. When you are looking through this book at the photographs, do not let the background of the photograph (the wallpaper) distract you from the actual quilt. The quilts are beautiful so take the time to really look at the quilt itself on the pages that follow. Wonderful! Look forward to seeing more from Ms. Finnangar.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Ms. Finnangar and F+W Media SewandSo for ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Katesscrapyardgmail.Com · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found Tilda Sewing By Heart by Tone Finnanger to be a beautiful resource for anyone who enjoys sewing. I was drawn to this book by the beautiful cover and I was not disappointed.

I love sewing but am not a quilter, although I do have quilting experience. I had so much fun looking at all the colorful pictures in this book and reading the story behind each pattern. I love that this book has many projects that are not quilts such as the stuffed fox, squirrel and elephant. The patterns are available online for free download. While I have not made anything yet from this book, I definitely have plans to. I read through the instructions for several patterns and they seem to be clear and precise. although I cannot be sure until I actually sit down and make something.

[Shasta Matova · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a lovely aesthetic. All of the quilts are made with a white background and lovely colorful fabrics and are presented with wonderful floral patterns in the background. It is an exuberance of colorful floral joy. Besides quilts, the book also has patterns for stuffed animals, pillows, and pincushions. The cover does not do this book justice.

The only drawback is that the patterns are drawn on top of each other in the book. This means that you may have to join some of the patterns which are bigger than the page. I did not have any trouble distinguishing what shape went with what pattern, but you do have to look carefully to see what you have.

[Elizabeth Grieve · Rating 3 out of 5]

Having stitched a few of the Tilda dolls I was excited to receive this book. It's mostly about patchwork, using Tilda fabrics of course, but with some lovely soft toys, pincushions, throw pillows in addition to quilts. There is one doll so I was not disappointed in that respect! It has full size templates for all the patterns, plus lots of how-to information for those not skilled in sewing. A lovely book perhaps for those new at quilting or needing inspiration.
Thanks to the publisher for a digital review copy.

[Sandi Ramirez · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love to sew and being a self taught sewer it is hard to find books and patterns that I can understand enough to follow and use. Tone Finanger's book is easy to read and follow along. My only complaint is the way the patterns are set up is hard on me as a dyslexic person. It is confusing to my brain trying to figure out because many of the pieces lay over each over. But if you print them out several times and mark each one you can figure it out. This book has 24 different items to create in it quilts, softies, dolls. I only gave it 4 stars because of the pattern issues.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Do you want to have a new collection of quilts, cushions and toys to make. Well this new book of patterns from fabric designer Tilda [Tone] is the book you need. This selection of designs includes
patchwork, applique and quilting projects that will bring colour and beauty to your home.
As always, this book features amazing photos, great instructions and full-size templates, You will want to get sewing as soon as you close the last page

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t wait to make the “Patchwork Pumpkins” and “Birds and Sunflower Quilt”

[Danielle Mccoy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mostly quilts. A few stuffed items thrown into the mix. All patchwork.

[Lauren Stotts · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is great if you're interested in quilting! i'm not really into quilting, so it wasn't really for me, but i loved the reverse applique pillows.

[Susan Roggenbuck · Rating 5 out of 5]

very talented

Awesome instructions and beautiful pieces. Can’t wait to try some. Great variety of pieces to make and lots of patterns.

[Dinh Hong · Rating 4 out of 5]

candy for eyes book mostly for quilting and cute fox, rabbit stuff.

[Ellie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gorgeous craft book. One of Finnanger's best.

[Kendra · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I ever try quilting, this is what I want mine to look like.
I will try the reverse applique pillows soon.

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has a variety of interesting, well illustrated patterns. An intermediate to advanced sewer will find this book easy to go through, while a beginner like me can pick some of the easier projects and work up with experience. The patchwork animals look fairly easy to start with and make good use of scraps. If you haven't tackled a quilt before, the steps are shown. I highly recommend this and will be starting a patchwork fox!

[Lori · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the projects in this book. I'm not a quilter, but I love making softies. Each quilt pattern in this book has several smaller related projects that go with it. I'm excited to make the beehive pincushion and some of the patchwork stuffies. The directions are detailed and many of the projects could be tackled by someone with basic sewing knowledge. Each of the project includes images of suggested fabrics to help you recreate the looks pictured in the book. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves quilting and making stuffies.

[Sabina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love all books with sewing patterns by Tone Finnanger. 'Tilda Sewing By Heart' is as awesome as all the previous books but its main theme is different. The book is full of patterns connected with autumn: you will find the templates of foxes, pumpkins, a squirrel, a hare and many many more. I highly recomment it to all fans of scandinavian design, sewing, handmade home decor and patchwork. The design are easy to sew even for beginners. Perfect gift for all people who love crafternoons!

[Mom2blu · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you love previous Tone Finnanger books, previous Tilda books, or have no idea who that is and love quilting and sewing you will probably love this book. Tone consistently uses wonderful color combos with simple quilt blocks and unique sewing patterns to make wonderful projects. The books carries a wonderful color palette throughout. I doubt you could flip through this book and not want to make several of the items. Even better is that it includes everything from pillows to pincushions and more, so you can complete a project without tackling a while quilt.

[Leyla Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is fabulous, yes you may say it uses Tilda fabric, which is glorious, but you don't have to. There aren't only quilts in this book, but wonderful imaginative pillows and toys/accessories.
This book isn't just another quilt book, it is an exercise in fabric colour and pattern use. The designs are not difficult, they could be completed by a beginner but the fabric combination makes this a very exciting book. I just love the Cabbage Rose quilt which is quite traditional, but the others are wonderful, bright yet blended and restful.
A list of swatches are given, but other fabric in like colours can be used if unavailable, or just use what you like..

[Patricia Reyes · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book with wonderful pictures and easy to follow directions for patch working

[Ryan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is all about traditional quilts in traditional patterns and fabrics. Then after the quilt design there is normally how to make a pillow, and how to make something else, like a bee or a flower. Overall not a bad book, but more for beginners.

[Jo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the patchwork applied to pillows which is very joyful. The book is a reference book patchwork. The steps by steps projects can be done any time of the year. The collection contains items from Easter to Christmas. Very useful.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tilda Sewing by Heart by Tone Finnanger has a wide variety of projects. This book is a resource for anyone who enjoys sewing. It is a selection of designs that includes
patchwork, applique and quilting projects that will bring color and beauty to your home. 

An intermediate to advanced sewer will find this book easy to go through, while a beginner like me can pick some of the easier projects and work up with experience. The patchwork animals look fairly easy to start with and make good use of scraps. If you haven't tackled a quilt before, the steps are shown. I highly recommend this resource. 

Thank you F+W Media and SewandSo via NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.