Time-Crunch Quilts Print on Demand Edition [With CDROM]

By Nancy J. Martin

Book Overview

So many quilts, so little time? Not when you've got Time-Crunch Quilts! Bestselling author Nancy J. Martin has developed special quilting shortcuts that any quilter can use to make their quilts faster... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1564772918
• ISBN13: 9781564772916
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Martingale and Company
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"

Customer Reviews

Had to have it

I borrowed this book from a woman in our quilting club and didn't want to give it back. :) Just had to have a copy for myself. I've been quilting for nearly 20 years but still love to find books with "shortcuts". These aren't "overnight" quilts...but still "put together" quickly.

Traditional and appealing to beginners

First, do NOT be misled by the word Time-Crunch in the title. These are not quickie, one day projects. The 20 projects in this book are traditional blocks, many with features like lots of little triangles in the Bear's Paw block. Nancy provides you with her tips for doing things in the quickest, most time-efficient way. This includes using strips to make bias squares instead of individual half square triangles. She also gives hints on how to make a few blocks do the work of many, such as setting them on point or using wider, more interesting sashing strips. She includes quilting designs for all the projects, which is a really nice substitute for the normal "quilt as desired." The blocks are billed as being "updated, with a fresh new look." I must have missed that part. These are not only completely traditional but often use fabrics that show no contrast between the areas so that your block design all but disappears. If you can look past her fabric choices, there are some interesting layouts and ideas.