Simply Seminole : Techniques & Designs in Quilt Making
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (712 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0844226475 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 102 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Five Stars Perfect!. "AdvidQuilter" according to Carol Judd. I love this book. Everything I expected. It was a little worn, but as advertised. Very good value for the $$. Happy with the transactions.. Great for every level I saw this on Simply Quilts and was so intrigued I actually wrote to the author asking if she gave lessons. Then I got the book and found you don't need a teacher. The instructions and illustrations are absolutely so clear that a child could make this quilt. Several reviewers mentioned using these designs on borders -- thanks, I had not thought about that -- good tip. One last thing, I have a sister who refused to learn to quilt. Guess what
Here she teaches speedy techniques of basic strip piecing and methods for incorporating finished bands into the finished quilt. This is not a project book, but Hanisko includes a catalog of Seminole designs for readers' use in their own designs. From Library Journal A textile artist whose principal interest is in designing bold, large-scale quilts, Hanisko was never attracted to Seminole patchwork, which she considered too time-consuming. Recommended for large public libraries and technique-oriented textile collections.Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. When she realized that the pieced bands of fabric used in traditional Seminole quilting a
Created by the Native Americans of southern Florida, Seminole strip piecing is based on a simple form of decorative patchwork. It is a quilting technique perfectly geared for today's tools, fabrics, and lifestyles--a technique that rewards busy quilters with magnificent results in record time. And now, with Simply Seminole, quilters who have mastered the basics can even begin designing their own unique bands! Includes 36 designs, complete with instructions and diagrams.