Category Archives: BOOK REVIEWS

Reinventing Tile Quilts

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Gina

New Visions of Traditional Tile Quilts The recent publication of Tile Quilt Revival by Carol Jones and Bobbi Finley has generated quite a variety of newish interpretations of an almost forgotten style of applique quilting. Motivated by the exquisite beauty … Continue reading →

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Stepping Up Your Quilting Career in 2010

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Gina

Two Books to Consult if you’re thinking of Accelerating your Quilting Career Insider’s Guide to Quilting Careers – This excellent guide produced by Linda Hahn and Merry May introduces the reader to the incredibly wide variety of careers available in … Continue reading →

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Blue and Yellow Don’t Make Green

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Gina

Mix the Color You Really Want – every time Blue and yellow don’t make green? But we were taught that in school, and many times too! If this is news to you, after reading this book by Michael Wilcox, you … Continue reading →

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Fabric Dictionary and Swatchbook

Posted on September 19, 2009 by Gina

All About Silk – written and illustrated by Julie Parker, (Fabric Reference Series), Rain City Publishing, 2000 All About Silk is a plain speaking, quality, information packed book. It tells you exactly everything you want and need to know about … Continue reading →

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The New Color Wheel Fabric Dyeing

Posted on June 22, 2009 by Gina

Magic, Drama, Excitement a book review of Katie Jane Widger’s guide to dyeing fabrics using fiber reactive dye Right away I have to tell you that this book is hard to find. I’m writing this review because I feel The … Continue reading →

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