25 All New Thimbleberries Quilts: Beautiful Quilts for Even the Busiest Quilt Makers

25 All New Thimbleberries Quilts: Beautiful Quilts for Even the Busiest Quilt Makers
Lynette Jensen
Rodale Books
ISBN: 1-57954-467-3
Non-Fiction, Home, Quilting
Reviewed by Qetesh

I am so pleased with the patterns in this book. The color palettes for each of these quilt projects are gorgeous. They exude such love, vitality, warmth and coziness. There are alternate color choices shown for each pattern that make the patterns in this book easily adaptable to your personal décor. This book is definitely arranged for someone who has a busy lifestyle. There are patterns that are marked as weekend projects and smaller patterns that can be completed in one evening. Each project has detailed step-by-step photographs to show you at a glance, exactly what you need to do next. The author has more than twenty years of experience in quilt making, and she shares helpful tips, guidelines, and techniques that will help you quilt faster and make the most of your time in the sewing room. She includes wonderful instructions on tools needed for an efficient sewing room. Some of the wonderful projects included in this book are: Piece of Cake button trimmed pillow cases, Curtain with Prairie points, Starburst Table runner, Welcome home framed block wall hanging, Climbing vines pillow with ties, bachelor quarters flannel backed blanket, Postage stamp basket, star spangled tree skirt, dust ruffle, independence placemats, a patch of pumpkins, Snow Goose coordinating comforter and so much more. You will find many projects to decorate your home, give as gifts, and celebrate all the seasons of the year.