Published by the American Quilter's Society, this book arrives on the scene as a March 2001 release, just in time to offer something new for quiltmakers eager for a fresh approach. Like a spring breeze across a winter landscape, gentle curves transform the units of traditional quilt blocks, bringing new life and excitement to quilts. As a former elementary school teacher and den mother turned quiltmaker and designer, Debbies' goal in design, quiltmaking and teaching is to have fun while creating something that pleases the maker. You'll learn how to stack fabrics and use a rotary cutter to cut gentle curves. Sew strips together and enjoy the results.
Bent segments make interesting borders and sashing strips, too.
Included is guidance on bending such traditional favorites as Triple Rail Fence, Churn Dash, Log Cabin, and Thelma's Choice. The sixteen colorful projects are well illustrated and range from wallhangings and table runners to bed-sized quilts. Learning the techniques in Cutting Curves from Straight Pieces offers immediate rewards the practice segments become a wallhanging. Debbie Bowles owns Maple Island Quilts, a quilt pattern company located in Burnsville, Minnesota. All Rights Reserved.