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Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts |  | Author: Joelle Hoverson
Creator: Anna Williams
Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang STC Craft Melanie Falick Book
Category: Book
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Rating:  47 reviews
Sales Rank: 42052
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 8.7 x 0.9
ISBN: 1584796340
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.46041
EAN: 9781584796343
ASIN: 1584796340
Publication Date: September 2, 2007
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Product Description
More than half of the projects in this book can be completed in less than 8 hours
In an age of mass-produced, look-alike merchandise, theres no greater pleasure than to receiveor to givea handmade gift. To make gifts for family and friends testifies to your esteem for them and to your loving dedication of precious energy and time.
And theres the rub. These days, few people have time to create elaborate hand-fashioned gifts. Understanding the demands on contemporary crafters schedulesbut understanding, too, their wish to express their love and care in this very personal wayled Joelle Hoverson to write Last-Minute Knitted Gifts. Now, in the follow-up to that extremely successful 2004 volumewith nearly 80,000 copies in printHoverson and photographer Anna Williams present Last-Minute Patchwork + Quilted Gifts.
The bookdesigned for use by both first-time and longtime quiltersfeatures 30 patchwork and quilted projects organized according to the amount of time it takes to complete them: less than 2 hours, 2 to 4 hours, 4 to 8 hours, 8 to 12 hours, and 12 hours or more. The gifts are inspired by Amish, Appalachian, and Japanese quilting traditions, among others, and range from easy pillowcases and covered scrapbooks to simplified (but heirloom-worthy) log cabin and crazy quilts. Hoverson also shares an overview of her approach to color as well as the tools and techniques she used to complete the projects in the book.
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 Must have book for your sewing library! September 25, 2007
Patti (Beautiful Carolinas)
71 out of 72 found this review helpful
This book is fantastic! Just what you expect from Joelle Hoverson and Stewart, Taboori, and Chang. The pictures are beautiful and the projects are varied and interesting. Like her Last Minute Knitted Gifts, this book is broken down by estimated time to make the project. The first projects are simple and take only and hour or two. The projects are all very original, and go from the simplicity of little quilted coasters to an heirloom-worthy log cabin quilt. There are gifts you could make for many different people, from babies to your grandma!
The instructions are very clear, and even if you have been sewing for years you will learn new techniques. I cannot wait to try out the technique for applique- much easier than the needles turned and stitched method! I cannot wait to make the wonderful quilt with the birds in the tree. If you enjoy sewing, and making handmade gifts for people, then you will definitely get your money's worth from this book!
LOVE it!! September 24, 2007
S. Desprez (Texas)
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
such wonderful projects, really nice instructions, and what a beautiful book, the photography is stunning, the fabric choices are so interesting as well. this is a must-have addition to any modern crafter's library, even if you just get inspired by the ideas and never make them. Well worth the Amazon price and this will be the gift for my favorite crafting-mother in law this Christmas for sure.
great projects, photography, and inspiration January 2, 2008
bptakoma (Washington, DC)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I picked this up on a whim, and am delighted with it. Every other page was, "Oh, I want to make that!" It's an entirely worthwhile purchase for the experienced sewer/crafter -- even if you only want to buy one book this year. The projects are straightforward, beautiful and not too cutesy or country (which is a big turn-off for me).
Yes, there's a bit of a focus on designer name fabrics. I forgive it because those of us who haunt the remnant tables at the chic fabric stores understand the magnetic pull of amazing cloth. Don't let it turn you off. And, don't think you have to be a quilter to do these projects. If you're comfortable with straight stitches on a sewing machine, most of the project ideas are already in reach.
It's wonderful to see some fresh ideas in a project book. Overall, the stunning photos and inventive projects are all do-able and an inspiration to get out your sewing machine and rummage through your stash boxes of fabric.
Beautiful book November 6, 2007
Elena Sinsay (Lincoln, CA USA)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
This is a beautiful book. Most of the projects are lovely and very doable in a short period of time. Even if you don't quilt, it's nice to look through. I've made two projects in the week since I received the book. Highly recommended.
Last Minute Patchwork and Quilted Gifts November 24, 2007
Julie Hoskins (Melbourne, Australia)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
As soon as this book arrived on my doorstop, I couldn't wait to get started on some of the projects. I have made the coloured pencil roll for my niece and for my daughter's teacher. Using scraps of fabric I already have, and a few extra bits, they have turned out beautifully. A gorgeous design. The projects in this book are listed in order of time required to make them: less than 2 hours, 2- 4 hours, etc. I have only done a tiny bit of patchwork, so the helpful hints and advice is wonderful. Great book for crafty people.
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