Susanne Woods oversaw several successful compilation books in her former position as the Acquisitions Editor at C&T Publishing. She has been in the publishing industry for over 16 years, and she is an avid quilter. Susanne lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Jan 12 Today's most modern and popular quilters have put a twist on
traditional blocks with pieced, appliqued and embroidered designs.
You'll even find some new blocks that you have never seen before.
These 12” blocks are perfect for using your novelty, designer and
solid fabrics and would be great for block swaps. Complete,
beginner-friendly cutting instructions are included.
*Quilter's Digest*
Mar 12 At last someone has brought together a collection of 12in
blocks created in what has become known as the "modern" style of
quiltmaking. The eight shown on the cover are indicative: with
obivous foundations in traditional quiltmaking, they are new
variations, new slands and new adaptations The techniques used
cover patchwork, applique, embroidery and foundation piecing and
most of the blocks are relatively easy to make. This is consistent
with the fact that modern quiltmaking, by and large, appeals to the
younger set, many of whom do not have a strong background in
needlework and sewing. The blocks are all shownat 50 per cent of
actual size, with diagrams included where necessary. There's no
indication of how difficult each block is to make, so novices need
to consider the number of patches, the need to match seams and the
variety of tcechniques involved to decide whether their skills are
adequate. With 99 new quilt blocks to tempt and stimulate you, this
book is cause for celebration.
*Australian Homespun*
Mar 12 99 contemporary quilt blocks from designers - that's
something to get your teeth, or should I say needle into. I liked
Arrowhead by Wendy Hill, Envy by Angela Pingel and top three faves
are Exuberant by Susan Brubaker Knapp, Stone Cathedral by Heather
Bostic and Feathered Friend by Melissa Crow. If you are looking for
quilt block ideas, this is for you. From pinwheel to whimsical,
you'll find lots you like. Excellent instructions and clear
photographs.
*Karen Platt Yarnsandfabrics.co.uk/crafts*
Jan 12 “Modern Blocks” compiled by Susanne Woods is the second
Stash Book I would like to recommend to anyone that collects quilt
blocks. This book contains 99 quilt blocks from today’s most
popular modern quilters. Many of the blocks are designed around
your favorite old standby blocks, they just have a contemporary
twist. The blocks include pieced, appliquéd and embroidered designs
and are perfect for your novelty, designer or solid fabrics. All
the blocks in the book are 12” and are beginner-friendly with
complete cutting instructions. If you collect quilt blocks you will
definitely want to add this book to your block library.
*Applique Society, The*
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