Publisher Description

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. You'll be amazed at the wide variety of quilts that can be made from a single shape.

Author Biography

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, and shares her adventures in patchwork and quilting on her blog at afewscraps.com

Table of Contents

Table of ContentsWhy Wedges?Wedge BasicsProjectsBasic Round Construction Hello Gorgeous Half and Half Round Variations Good Night, Good Morning Sparkler The Three of UsBeyond Rounds It Takes All Sorts Pop Art Sea of Serenity Prismatic Diamond ChainSkills and TechniquesAfterword: Bonus ProjectDesign SheetsResourcesAbout the AuthorWedge and Circle Patterns

Review

It's always nice to see a new quilt book that presents something really different. This book is dedicated to wedges and ways in which to use them. The book is divided into Basic Round Construction, Round Variations and Beyond Rounds. In the introduction, you'll see photos from the Volckening collection of quilts. You'll discover wedge basics, rulers, shapes, possibilities and formulas. In the first chapter, you'll see all the essentials, information and avoiding the pitfalls of construction. The projects hone your new found skills. Instructions are clear and easy to follow with great photos and line drawings. In chapter two, you'll learn some variations on the theme. These tend to be fabric oriented i.e. scrappy, two colour wedges and not variations on using wedges in innovative design ways. Another three projects follow. Chapter three is about designing wedges that are not in the round. There is no design instruction as such, this section goes straight into five more fantastic projects. That's ten projects in all of varying sizes. The book finishes with some basic quilting techniques such as machine applique and setting in a circle. There are some ideas for quilting. The afterword explains the creative making of the Sacred Heart quilt. A very enjoyable and informative book on quilting wedges. -- Karen Platt * *

Long Description

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 maths or drafting. Sew up 10 distinctive quilts, each will full-size patterns, plus get tips on how to accurately cut and sew wedges. You'll be amazed at the wide variety of quilts that can be made from a single shape.

Review Quote

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.

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