Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins’ Piecing the Piece O’ Cake Way is a great reference book that all quilters should have in their library.
The book is especially valuable for inexperienced quilters, but I have been quilting for 20 years, and I found a lot of information that can improve my quiltmaking skills. The book is divided into chapters that teach all the basics from sewing strips and squares to dealing with curves and diamonds. The best part for me is that each section contains information and tips under the heading of “Did You Know?” For example, you get such diverse information as what to do when the blocks do not match, cutting strips wider than your ruler, working with setting triangles, clipping curves, and determining whether your batting has a right side, and so on. Even an experience quilter will find these tips helpful.
In addition the book contains projects using all the various techniques, and of course, there are photos of quilts. Becky and Linda are known for their wonderful fabric choices and beautiful use of color, so the photos are lessons in themselves.
Give this book a try. I think you will like it.
Editor’s Note: While you are at it, check out Becky and Linda’s fantastic blog!
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Nice review, Carolyn. And I totally agree about this book – a must-have in the library. I’ve even made a quilt out of it already.
Love it. Just love every bit of stitch, colour & word.
Fantastic Craft. Absolutely Beautiful Technique!
Congratulations for the site.
Di
love that quilt would love to try that one myself beautiful