"We are crazy about quilting."
Natalie Bonner and Kathleen Whiting have written easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions for 22 projects with options to create the quilts in baby, lap, or bed-cover sizes with a modern twist to traditional blocks.
All are easily pieced and aimed more at the beginner quilter, or for experienced quilters looking for a quick and easy introduction to modern quilting. I liked the way Natalie and Kathleen took a traditional block and made it asymmetrical simply by, for example, removing the usual sashing on two sides so that the blocks, once joined, appear to float randomly in the background. Great use of only two or three colours in each quilt too. It's so easy to use lots of fabrics and forget the simplicity and impact that 'less is more'.
I would have liked to see a bit more attention paid to quilting designs/techniques to finish off the quilt tops and there is no indication whether the designs in the book are completed with a long-arm or domestic machine. I suspect the former.
There is also no indication of the type of batting used. My understanding is that 100 per cent cotton is best if the quilt is to look as crinkly as the ones pictured.
Anyway, I'll be speaking from experience soon as I plan to make the American Stars quilt in lap size for someone very special. She loves all things cream!
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