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Curves in Motion: Quilt Designs & Techniques Kindle Edition

by Judy B. Dales (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 44 ratings
Working with curves in quilts opens the door to a world of immense beauty, excitement, and grace. Quiltmaker Judy B. Dales teaches you her methods for creating free-form curved designs.

• Step-by-step instructions take you from the design stage through making the master pattern and templates, demonstrating that curves need not be complex or difficult to be effective.
• Special techniques showyou how to use registration and intersection marks to ensure perfectly flat pieced tops.
• Learn to create contrasts using the color, value, and texture of your fabrics.
• Includes 5 projects ranging from intermediate skill level to advanced. Photographs of over 50 finished quilts provide creative inspiration.
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  1. Print length
    164 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    C&T Publishing
  4. Publication date
    October 8, 1998
  5. File size
    35.4 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00L9J6DHA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ C&T Publishing (October 8, 1998)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 8, 1998
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 35.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 164 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1571200525
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 44 ratings

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Customers appreciate the book's creative approach to quilting, with one noting how well it simplifies complicated-looking pieces. Moreover, the information quality receives positive feedback, with customers finding it easy to understand and providing plenty of tips. Additionally, they like the picture quality, with one mentioning numerous pictures on every page, and find it great to add to their library.

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10 customers mention "Creativity"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the creativity of the book, with one customer noting how well it simplifies complicated-looking pieces and another mentioning how it stimulates the mind to use colors.

"...of creativity when curves are not an issue, how you can create any design you want - she helps you figure out how to create things that may be in..." Read more

"...The author breaks these complicated looking pieces down so well and makes it very easy to understand. It's must have for quilter's library!" Read more

"One of my favorite quilting books! Takes all the mystery out of learning those pesky curves, and gives plenty of tips and ideas for beginners...." Read more

"...there are a good many pictures of quilts with very vibant and alive colors made by her students...." Read more

6 customers mention "Information quality"6 positive0 negative

Customers find the information in the book easy to understand and appreciate that it provides plenty of tips.

"Wow this book may be old but the information is timeless. I bought this book used and boy was it worth it...." Read more

"...these complicated looking pieces down so well and makes it very easy to understand. It's must have for quilter's library!" Read more

"...Takes all the mystery out of learning those pesky curves, and gives plenty of tips and ideas for beginners...." Read more

"Judy Dales makes gorgeous quilts, and this book has assisted me with new skills. Her design and color choices astound me...." Read more

3 customers mention "Library value"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book valuable to add to their library.

"...It's must have for quilter's library!" Read more

"It's a good addition to my library." Read more

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3 customers mention "Picture quality"3 positive0 negative

Customers love the pictures in the book, with one mentioning that there are numerous images on every page.

"...Then, she goes through, step by step, with pictures and clarity on how to go about creating the fabric art that you want to make from any design you..." Read more

"...It is written very well and there are numerous pictures on every page describing the method of sewing on a curve...." Read more

"I love the pictures and ideas that are presented throughout the book. It stimulates the mind to use some of her colors but in a different way...." Read more

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  • PM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for artistic creations
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2020
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    Wow this book may be old but the information is timeless. I bought this book used and boy was it worth it. (It looks like you can purchase a "print on demand" but it's not cheap.) The author elaborates on the options of creativity when curves are not an issue, how you can create any design you want - she helps you figure out how to create things that may be in your mind. She includes pictures of incredible and rather famous quilts (such as hanging in the White House) that are beautiful to look at and motivating. Then, she goes through, step by step, with pictures and clarity on how to go about creating the fabric art that you want to make from any design you may have. I had a drawing and with her explicit instructions, including the tracing paper to buy, how to draw it etc., I was able to make some wonderful artistic creations.
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  • Suzie Q
    5.0 out of 5 stars VERY informative and easy to understand
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2016
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    LOVE this book. It was recommended to me by another quilting individual after I was asked to do a landscape quilt and was at a loss of how to do it. The author breaks these complicated looking pieces down so well and makes it very easy to understand. It's must have for quilter's library!
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  • 2roos
    5.0 out of 5 stars Making curves easy
    Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2017
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    One of my favorite quilting books! Takes all the mystery out of learning those pesky curves, and gives plenty of tips and ideas for beginners. That said, this book is probably not for a complete novice to the quilting world, as there are plenty of things to master before taking on curves. Still, it's written in easy to understand language, and not something you need to be a pro to tackle. Enjoy!
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  • Jerilea Hendrick
    4.0 out of 5 stars Curves Really Are Not That Bad!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2004
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    I really think this is a good book to have. It is written very well and there are numerous pictures on every page describing the method of sewing on a curve. For someone who has never sewn a curve and feels intimidated by trying I would recommend this book.
    Although this is a good book to have, the reason I gave it only 4 stars instead of 5 was that some of the designs were difficult to make out. Some of the flowers were hard to visualize. The author recommends using very pale colors. Though, there are a good many pictures of quilts with very vibant and alive colors made by her students. Personally I can't wait to try my own design with brighter, more cheerful colors.
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  • Bruce
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful curves
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2019
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    Received book very quickly. As advertised it is in like new condition. I will have to study the technique, but I look forward to accomplishing. I have quilted enough squares for awhile.
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  • Jane
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for quilting curves!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017
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    Judy Dales makes gorgeous quilts, and this book has assisted me with new skills. Her design and color choices astound me. Her curved pattern designs make an accurate quilt. She lives and exhibits in Vermont.
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  • Jan Campbell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Curves
    Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2012
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    I love the pictures and ideas that are presented throughout the book. It stimulates the mind to use some of her colors but in a different way. If your looking for movement this is the book for you.
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  • Moon Chile
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2014
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    It's a good addition to my library.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
    Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2024
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    Great book and prompt service.
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  • Danielle Jaillard
    5.0 out of 5 stars A vos crayons
    Reviewed in France on January 13, 2020
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    intéressant, je vais pouvoir laisser mon imagination oeuvrer sur un thème en courbes
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  • mrs Pauline Weston
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love doing the pattern,s in batik ,they look great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2015
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    The book was very good,I am doing some of the pattern,s know,and the way it is explained is helping a great deal .
    Would love to bye a book with just patterns in ready to copy and make but can't find any
    Have been looking through Judy,s books to no avail
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on May 8, 2016
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    Great, as expected.
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  • Allan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 23, 2015
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    Good product and service
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