Elegant Quilts, Country Charm

Elegant Quilts, Country Charm
By: Leonie Bateman and Deidre Bond-Abel
Gifted by: Martingale
Reviewed by: Kaylee Pope

Leonie Bateman and Deidre Bond-Abel are excellent quilters who have a serious taste for traditional quilts with rustic charm. Their quilting shop, located in a restored church, is filled to the brim with antique furniture and lovely quilts. It is with this dedication to the classic craft that they approached the collection of quilting projects in Elegant Quilts, Country Charm. Combining country chic appliques with cute quilting patterns and the art of completing applique in wool, the quilts in the collection are artful, homey, and easy-to-create.

Quilters looking to expand their toolkit when it comes to applique will benefit greatly from this instructive book. Showing you exactly how to use felted wool, stitches and all, Elegant Quilts, Country Charm is an excellent book to purchase when you’re feeling adventurous. The fab collection and tutorials will help you master the art of appliqueing with wool and create a romanced and rustic quilt at the same time.

These are not your average quilts and the authors of this collection have mastered the art of using appliques and wool to create texture on their country quilts. Quilts like “Poppy’s Quilt” and “Casey’s Quilt” have a unique style that combines the many talents of their designers. After completing several of their quilts, you will be fully prepared to start experimenting with your own appliques. You quilts will not be the same after your learn these lovely lessons from Elegant Quilts, Country Charm.

Country and homey quilts are quite popular these days. People just love to add some downhome charm to their home decorating and there is no better way to do this than adding a quilt to your living space. Quilters looking to learn how to applique while making an adorable project will enjoy this collection. Elegant Quilts, Country Charm is one of those quilting books that you just cannot miss.

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