Wedge Quilt Workshop: Step-by-Step Tutorials 10 Stunning Projects - Softcover

Cameli, Christina

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1617454982 ISBN 13: 9781617454981

Publisher: C&T Publishing / Stash Books, 2018

Synopsis

A quick path to a bold quilt design, wedges are versatile and captivating―a must-have shape in the modern quilter's toolbox. Expertly piece this trendy and versatile shape without complicated math or drafting. Sew up 10 distinctive quilts, each with full-size patterns, plus get tips on how to accurately cut and sew wedges. Best-selling author Christina Cameli's wedge quilt patterns are so unique, you'll want to make them all!

About this title

About the Author

Christina Cameli is an enthusiastic quilting teacher and nurse-midwife. After being introduced to quilting by her grandmother, she learned free-motion quilting and over the next decade began teaching classes and writing books. She lives with her children in Portland, Oregon.

Review

Cameli (Step-by-Step Free-Motion Quilting) explores the versatility of wedge shapes in quilting in this collection of colorful modern projects. The book begins with information about cutting and piecing wedge shapes, including tricks for making the most of fabric as well as cutting with an eye toward a finished design. The projects feature wedges pieced into traditional full circles and half-circle arcs, as well as improv-style pieces and squared-off wedge-based blocks that create a repeating pattern. Even if the projects aren't to one's tastes, Cameli's tips for making pieced circles lie flat is useful to anyone interested in working with wedge-shaped pieces (including traditional Dresden plates). VERDICT Cameli's designs feature a modern flair, vibrant color, and clever use of a tried-and-true shape. Quilters will enjoy testing out the possibilities. (Library Journal, January 2018)

Specialty rulers are useful in any quilters tool kit, but they can be a big expense if you only use them once or twice. That's why this is such an awesome book―it takes that wedge ruler you may have bought to make a Dresden Plate block back in the day and turns it into your new best friend. This book goes way beyond piecing wedges into circles (though there are a few fabulous patterns with that theme), showing you other round variations, and how to go beyond the round with some incredible patterns that you wouldn't think came from a wedge ruler. There are ten patterns in the book, with basic instructions for piecing wedges. There's also an extensive skills and techniques section with tips for accurate piecing. Once you're done with the patterns, you'll have a whole new skill set and you'll be looking at that wedge ruler in a completely new light! (Make Modern, 20)

Edition details

• Publisher: C&T Publishing / Stash Books
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1617454982
• ISBN 13: 9781617454981
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 112