Rose Sampler Supreme

When I read of this quilter's passing earlier this year, I immediately placed an order for this book that might not be available soon. I am an experienced hand and machine appliqué quilter.The book begins with "Quiltmaking Basics" - supplies, fabric suggestions, rotary cutting, pressing, appliqué, and embroidery. Next are instructions for this specific quilt as well as lay-out instructions and a suggestion for a 12-block variation. Concluding are suggestions for "Quilt Finishing" - squaring up blocks, borders, marking quilting lines, layering, hand or machine quilting, binding, and signing. The remainder of book is devoted to patterns, gallery of different colorways, and biography.For me, I have found that most appliqué books either have designs too complicated (do-able but far too time-consuming), far too simple, some unusable block designs, or visually unbalanced designs. This book (again, for me) is just perfect. All of the designs are useable, they are balanced (flowers-leaves-stems proportionate), not too complicated to overwhelm the viewer (or the quilter), and just intricate enough to keep me challenged. The patterns are 1/4 of the design which means copying and pasting the full design together, but the cutting lines are clearly marked and line up. The patterns themselves are clear.This book will be my all-time favorite in my appliqué library and possibly my entire library. I copied the patterns onto template plastic in anticipation of making several variations of this quilt...

Appliqué quilting

Book was in perfect condition and came promptly.

I wanted this book for my library. I want to learn applique so it may be a while before I get to use it. I really like the patterns in this book. As always, I received good service from Amazon.

All patterns are included. No need to have them enlarged. Great choice of blocks patterns and color combinations to use.

Instructions include traditional and freezer paper method. Patterns are full-sized and photos are gorgeous. I love rose patterns and this book gives many variations.

I liked the magazine very much, It is adorable . I'm sorry I am traveling I hadn't had time to rate

The book is great. Many different rose patterns from which to choose. And, the patterns are very easy to follow.

Perfect condition. Fast delivery

great book just what quilters need its one of the books you go back to time and time again and it fits all your projects

NOT MUCH TO SAY, IT WAS QUICK DELIVERY AND IT WAS PERFECT SERVICE, THANKS

This is a super book and has served the purpose well. The quilt took 10 months to complete but the overall instruction was excellent.

Lovely book and great ideas. Classic