I have so many book reviews backed up that I thought I'd do two today...so it's a two'fer Friday :) Keep in mind, I get to choose the books I want to review so I'm going to be bias in my reviews.
Martingale and Company have provided me with the opportunity to review
Another Bite of Schnibbles. The author,
Carrie Nelson, has a huge following and I know many quilters who love her Schnibbles patterns.
Twenty four quilts from 5" and 10" squares...all in one book!!!
Carrie begins with some great information about handling pre-cut fabrics and some excellent directions for piecing. I know from experience, if you don't handle and sew pre-cuts properly, you will end up with blocks that are not square at all. Carrie shares all her tips and tricks in the beginning of the book so everyone will end up with consistent block. Well...most of us...LOL. Ya all know I can look away and end up with a wobbly 1/4-3/8" seam....that's why I have a excellent seam ripper :)
"Lincoln" uses 10" squares and I have a few layer cakes looking for an excellent pattern. I love how fresh and fun this pattern is....don't you?
It was so hard to choose which photos I wanted to share because I really like all the quilts in
Another Bite of Schnibbles. The quilt above, "Reveille, looks like it might be difficult to make...but when you see Carrie's instructions you will be surprised by how" un-diffiuclt" it is to make.
Twenty-Four patterns for just $26.99 (only $21.99 for
IHAN Blog readers through March, 30, 2012) that is a steal! Twenty-Four patterns at, lets say $8 each, would be $192. Each pattern is only $1.10 for
IHAN Blog readers...now we're talking a super deal! :)
Clotilde provided me the opportunity to review the next book,
Bed Runners & More.
Bed Runners & More includes patterns and instructions for nine bed runners( four include instructions for pillow shams) each by a different designer. The bed runner on the cover, Geometric Jazz" by Carol Zentgraf, got my attention because I thought it would be perfect for my co-workers.
There are times I'm in the mood to make something small and bed runners add some splash to a bedroom without the investment of so much time. Oh, and did I mention that I don't feel so bad when the kids spill or get pen marks on a bed runner....I flip when the do that on a full size bed quilt.
"Warm Splendor" by Phyllis Dobbs is another bed runner that left me drooling. I love the fall colors Phyllis used in this design. By the time I could make myself a full bed quilt, I could almost have a bed runner for every season!
"Summer Blossoms" is another of Phyllis' designs. What girl would not love to walk into her room and see this fun bed runner? The possibilities are endless.
Each bed runner in
Bed Runners & More are labeled by skill level, Beginner, Confident Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
The instructions for each design includes diagrams like the one pictured above.
A bed runner is an excellent way to dress up a room without the time investment of a full bed quilt. Honestly, think they would look great across the back of a sofa as well....just a thought :)
There is a nice variety of designs in
Bed Runners & More , something for everyone! I think I"ll give a copy of this great book away to an
IHAN blog reader. To win, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post and I'll choose a winner this Sunday evening. How does that sound? Fun I hope :)
Have a wonderful weekend!
Smiles,
Kelly
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