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Modern Quilt Magic: 5 Parlor Tricks to Expand Your Piecing Skills Kindle Edition

by Victoria Findlay Wolfe (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 167 ratings
Knock their socks off! Grow your cache of quilter's tricks with 5 awe-inspiring patchwork techniques that are easier than they appear. Learn a new piecing trick in just 15 minutes or less, and watch your skills soar to a whole new level. Say "presto!" with partial seams for both quilts and blocks, Y-seams, mini improv piecing, and free-form curves. Victoria Findlay Wolfe shares 17 projects, including the eye-fooling Herringbone and LeMoyne Star quilt patterns, plus full-size templates and 6 quilt coloring pages to help you work your own quilt magic. • A magic wand for quilters! Take the fear out of tricky piecing with simple, step-by-step instructions • Piece 17 projects for intermediate-level quilters, including 12 quilts and 5 smaller pillows and mini quilts • Stitch new takes on well-known techniques with award-winning quilter Victoria Findlay Wolfe
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    August 1, 2017
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Wolfe (15 Minutes of Play) introduces quilters to five “parlor tricks” intended to expand their repertoire as well as build confidence with difficult techniques such as partial seams and Y-seams. Each “trick” begins with an overview of the technique, as well as examples from the author's collection and a small practice project such as a pillow cover or a miniquilt. A series of larger quilts exploring the technique follows. Most of the quilts include cutting instructions for a variety of sizes ranging from crib to king, and all include thorough instructions for piecing. VERDICT Wolfe is known for her remarkably intricate piecing, and this book helps intermediate and advanced quilters achieve a similar effect. Those who follow her advice will find themselves taking exciting risks with both color and piecing. ― Quilts and More

About the Author

Victoria Findlay Wolfe is an award-winning quilter, international teacher, lecturer, and author. Victoria also designs for Marcus Fabrics and markets her own acrylic templates. She lives in New York City with her family.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B071FP4NTB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ C&T Publishing (August 1, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 1, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 53.6 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 301 pages
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    4.6 out of 5 stars 167 ratings

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Victoria Findlay Wolfe

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Victoria Findlay Wolfe, is a NYC based International Award Winning Quilter and teacher. She was raised on a farm in central Minnesota, and learned to sew and quilt when she was just four years old. Victoria has an online Quilt Store in where you can find all of her own products including her own template line! VFWquilts dot com

Her quilts have won many awards and she has had a number of solo exhibitions around the world. You can see Victoria in the Crafts in America Quilt episode on PBS.

Her Newest work Option Expedition is on view at the International Quilt Museum through December 14th, 2024.

Victoria’s work balances between Art Quilts, Traditional & Modern Quilts and has a master flair bringing the fine art of quilting to the modern age. She is proud to be a quilter, a mother to Beatrice, and a wife to Michael Findlay, the true loves in Victoria’s life. Victoria lives with her husband, Michael Findlay, an art dealer and author, and their Daughter Beatrice.

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Customers find the book's instructions clear and easy to follow, with one noting the excellent sewing descriptions. The quilt patterns receive positive feedback, with customers describing them as stunning. Customers appreciate the book's innovative approach and great ideas.

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Customers find the book's instructions great and easy to follow, with one customer specifically noting the clear sewing descriptions.

"...It has some really fun unusual quilt designs and she explains how to put them together in a fairly easy to understand way...." Read more

"This is currently my favorite book for quilting! It has helped improve my quilting skills! Easy to understand description of sewing." Read more

"...They are not for the faint-of-heart, but the methods are explained and illustrated beautifully, so construction of these designs is within reach..." Read more

"...and am pleased that I will now be able to use this book to help me get my quilts done." Read more

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Customers appreciate the quilt patterns in the book, describing them as great and stunning.

"...It has some really fun unusual quilt designs and she explains how to put them together in a fairly easy to understand way...." Read more

"There are some stunning and unique designs in this well laid-out book...." Read more

"I'm not a modern quilter, but want to make one! This book has a beauty!" Read more

"...The quilt patterns that are offered are so cool...I’ll be trying a few of them out! Buy this book...you won’t regret it!" Read more

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Customers find the book innovative and full of great ideas, with one customer describing it as a fun book with appealing projects.

"...for quick and easy projects, skip this book; but if you like a rewarding challenge, you'll enjoy these projects." Read more

"...particular quilt pattern but each pattern covered in this book are exciting and innovative...." Read more

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This book is awesome! The instructions are clear, and it allows you to be able to make very complicated quilts with out the stress. I used the instruction for sewing together the herringbone pattern to make a quilt block that was entered into my State Fair. Received an honorable mention ribbon.
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  • N Drew
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of fun ideas in here!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2023
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    My mom got this book and I liked it so much I got one too. It has some really fun unusual quilt designs and she explains how to put them together in a fairly easy to understand way. This would be for a quilter who has a little experience, but doesn’t have to be a pro.
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  • Drea Arizona
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2024
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    This is currently my favorite book for quilting!
    It has helped improve my quilting skills!
    Easy to understand description of sewing.
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  • privacy nut
    5.0 out of 5 stars Skill-building
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2019
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    There are some stunning and unique designs in this well laid-out book. They are not for the faint-of-heart, but the methods are explained and illustrated beautifully, so construction of these designs is within reach for an ambitious advanced beginner. Once mastered, these piecing skills can be applied to other designs. If you are looking for quick and easy projects, skip this book; but if you like a rewarding challenge, you'll enjoy these projects.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unique quilt ideas
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2023
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    I am a quilter. I purchased some fabric based on Gustav Klimt. I needed a "modern" or unique pattern that would showcase the material. This quilt designer had what i wanted plus many other ideas.
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  • Deborah
    4.0 out of 5 stars Learning new technique
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022
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    I have 2 projects to do that involve partial seams. I saw a YouTube video with this book featured. It arrived very quickly, and am pleased that I will now be able to use this book to help me get my quilts done.
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  • Robin Lynn Boyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really! That was easy!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2019
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    I have been reading every quilting book, looking at pictures trying to figure out how it was done. With the book, after skimming it on my initial run, I got it! I was not sitting there after thinking "I have no idea what you are talking about". It is so refreshing to read an instruction book ;on quilting) then wanting to just get to it. And the HUGE bonus, I made a mistake in my very 1st braid quilt. Don't want to rip seams or do it all over. Now, I can just remove mistake and insert new section!
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  • Joan Van Duynhoven
    5.0 out of 5 stars New ideas
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021
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    I got this book for one particular quilt pattern but each pattern covered in this book are exciting and innovative. I can hardly wait to get my current work done so I can work from the ideas in this book.
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  • dtbuglet
    3.0 out of 5 stars I haven't made anything as yet, but reading the ...
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2018
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    I haven't made anything as yet, but reading the instructions leaves the impression that the piecing is a bit finicky. Clearly written, so I intend to give it a try.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Don't expect magic! Get your needle and thread out and start quilting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2019
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    I like quilts, I like colours, I like this book. I don't like to be asked to write a review
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  • Marie Odile
    5.0 out of 5 stars Des motifs de quilts traditionnels revisités
    Reviewed in France on March 17, 2018
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    Une artiste qui sait transmettre, même à celles qui ne dominent pas la langue anglaise...
    Des dessins explicatifs clairs associés à des photos .
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  • Abee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Außergewöhnlich und interessant...
    Reviewed in Germany on March 5, 2018
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    Wunderschöne Quilts, ich möchte fast alle Nacharbeiten. Habe eine große Bibliothek mit Büchern (40+) in allen Richtungen zu diesem Hobby. Dieses ist eines der interessantesten Bücher meiner Sammlung, da mit traditionellen Nähtechniken (gut beschrieben) außergewöhnliche Ergebnisse erzielt werden. Es werde 5 "Techniken bzw. Kniffe" erklärt, mit jeweiligen Quilts. Meine unbedingte Empfehlung!!!
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Victoria is one of my favorite designers! I come from the country and her ...
    Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2017
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    It is not disappointing me! Victoria is one of my favorite designers! I come from the country and her country background shows in her designs! Loving the book!!
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  • Debs Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 13, 2017
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    Perfect gift
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