Book Review: Fresh From the Clothesline & Country Cottage Quilting

We love Quilting books and were pleased to receive review copies of these new titles.

Fresh From the Clothesline by Darlene Zimmerman

Fresh from the Clothesline, Quilts and Small Projects with Vintage Appeal, includes 22 projects to sew and quilt. The book is divided into three chapters:
1. Small Projects – including pillow, table runner, aprons and more.
2. Small Quilts – suitable for baby quilts and lap quilts
3. Full Sized Quilts – 10 bed sized quilts
The projects range in complexity from those suitable for the confident beginner, through to more challenging quilts for more experienced quilters. All of the projects are made with 1930’s Reproduction fabrics.

In the back of the book there are some general instructions covering all the basics including – sewing on binding; assembling the quilt sandwich; and appliqué basics. Full sized templates are included in the book. Interspersed throughout the book are recipes; and interesting facts on household subjects such as tablecloths, ironing, laundry to name a few.

The instructions in the book are very clear. Diagrams are included to show components of the quilt assembly. Six of the quilts are photographed using alternate fabrics to demonstrate how a different look can be achieved with different fabrics.

If you are a lover of reproduction fabrics and traditional quilt designs, then you will find plenty of inspiration in this book.

Details:
Publisher:    Krause Publications
Format:      Paperback, 126 pages
ISBN:         978 1440217753

Fresh From the Clothesline is available from  Booktopia.

Country Cottage Quilting by Lynette Anderson

Country Cottage Quilting, 15 Quilt Projects Combining Stitchery with Patchwork, is the latest book by Australian quilt designer, Lynette Anderson. Lynette’s garden was the inspiration for this collection of projects that include wall quilts, bags, and cushion covers. The designs all include components of hand embroidery to add a stitched element to the piece.

The instructions are clear and easy to follow, with the inclusion of diagrams and photographs to illustrate many of the steps. The book includes a Technique section which guides you through quilting and embroidery basics.

Country Cottage Quilting would appeal to lovers of country style quilting, using more traditional fabrics in country earthy/natural tones. Many of the projects include  basic embroidery, appliqué, and buttons. The projects are beautifully photographed and styled, and include full sized templates. The nice thing about the book is the wide range of projects included- aside from quilts, there are projects to make a Needle case; Scissor Keeper; Bags; Purse; Needle Holder; Sewing Case; Wall Hanging; Pillow; and more. Many of the projects would make great gifts for your quilting/stitching friends.

Details:
Publisher: David and Charles
Format:    Paperback, 127 pages
ISBN:      9781446300398

Country Cottage Quilting is available from  Booktopia,  Fishpond, and Can Do Books. 

Disclaimer: Please note that we are not paid to write book reviews but we do receive a review copy of the book from distributors/publishers. We are affiliates of Booktopia and Fishpond.


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