Curves in Motion: Quilt Designs & Techniques

Rating:
Summary: Curves Really Are Not That Bad!
Review: 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.

Rating:
Summary: The Hands-down Authority on Curves!
Review: I'm impressed!! And it takes a lot to impress me! As a teacher of traditional quilts made using today's methods, this book took me to a new level: out of traditional mode and into the "art quilt" contemporary mode. I was searching for something new to sink my teeth into and Curves in Motion was it. Absolutely wonderful photos of Judy's work as well as that of her students (It's a brave author who shows that her students work can come out looking as good as her own. Showing her students' work proves that her methods work!). The book has detailed instructions on how to cut those curves so they'll fit, and how to stitch them so they'll lay flat! Not an easy task for most quilters but Judy's instructions make how to do it crystal clear. I find the book very inspirational. I personally own over 900 quilting books and enjoy reading and re-reading them. This is a book I go back to often. It is inspiration for the soul! I give extensive hand-outs for my classes with lots of graphics as well as written instruction. But when it comes to teaching curves, I save myself a lot of time and effort and just have the students purchase Curves in Motion. Judy is, in my opinion, the hands-down authority on curves. Now - I just wish I could get my hands on her stash!

Rating:
Summary: Curves in Motion: Quilt Designs & Techniques
Review: When I bought this book, I only intended to study it for the possibility of making a curved quilt in the future (several years)--but, every time I pick it up, I become more and more enthused about the techniques and designs. I can't put this project to far into the future.

This book has excellent colored pictures and the instructions are easy and explicit. Very good diagrams.