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"Flawless Hand Quilting" is a colorful, informative resource for virtually any level of hand quilting experience. It covers the basics as well as more advanced aspects of hand quilting techniques. Although the book's focus is on the traditional technique of hand quilting, modern devices that simplify the process, save labor and make each project more enjoyable are presented. Although "Flawless Hand Quilting" is a reference book, it is not overwhelming in its presentation of material or the amount of information supplied. With only 128 pages, quilters will find this a useful guide for locating information easily. The book's layout is colorful and uncluttered. Topics are broken down by categories, and a generous number of quick tip boxes to improve end results are included throughout. Photos are used liberally in "Flawless Hand Quilting". The photos are clear, uncluttered and quite colorful. These images are effectively used to illustrate tools and techniques. Shots of both the upper and lower hand positioning, for example, appear in the book. This helps quilters better visualize and learn a technique. Photographs illustrating varying levels of quilting expertise are also particularly helpful. These images allow readers to gauge their own work, and provide helpful examples. Now, the information included in "Flawless Hand Quilting" is fairly wide in scope. The book covers everything from tools needed to begin a hand quilting project through more advanced techniques such as trapunto (inserting stuffing or yard between a quilt's layers to add height and texture). Fortunately, the information is organized in a practical manner following the steps of quilt construction, making it easy to follow along or locate specific information. Helpful guides on identifying the best needles, thimbles, battings, quilt frames and more are plentiful. Terminology defined in the glossary is bolded in the text, as are important points. Quilters seeking to improve their technique will appreciate the coverage given to the quilting stitch. There is an entire section devoted to the anatomy of a good stitch, allowing the reader identify where their own technique could be improved. The use of photos is also quite helpful in this section. New quilters, however, may not find enough depth on this subject to fully learn how to execute a quilt stitch. In general, "Flawless Hand Quilting" is a useful reference for those with some quilting experience (hand or machine) rather than a "How-To" for beginners. Features
- hardcover: 128 pages Pros : One of the most important benefits of "Flawless Hand Quilting" is the bounty of tips and guides included within the text. This information is not only easy to find, but simplifies basting, using hoops and frames, tying and everything in between. The book's overall layout and organization is engaging and ideal for quick reference. The use of bolded text to indicate items covered in the glossary is also helpful. Cons : There is a great deal of information covered in "Flawless Hand Quilting", but not at a great depth. Beginners with little to no quilting experience may not find this particularly helpful. Instead, the book is most useful to those with some quilting experience seeking to improve their skills. Related : More Book Reviews
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