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Editorial Reviews:
Are you crazy about crazyquilts? Does the beauty of intricately embellished Victorian piecework make your heart race? If so, you will be positively amazed at this comprehensive collection of 'Stitcheries' commonly found embroidered on antique crazyquilts. In addition to the antique styles, you will also find many examples of stitches by Carole Samples, collector and lover of all things 'crazy'. The author presents 50 basic stitches and so many variations of those stitches that you may never run out of ideas and designs to try on your own projects. This book takes you on a journey from simple straight stitches and blanket stitches to chevrons and herringbones. The 'patch picture' designs feature floral bouquets, insects, animals, and much, much more. The old-fashioned script alphabet provides just the right touch for personalizing all your own creations. Whether you are an avid collector of crazyquilts or are just beginning to study and admire them, this book belongs on your shelf. You are sure to acquire a renewed appreciation for antique crazyquilts and their makers.
Customer Reviews:
what's unique-- May 06, 2010
Yes you could find better instruction elsewhere, but crazy stitch primers abound and they are not hard stitches to master. The strength of this book is in it's endless combinations of basic stitches to make layered geometric borders and patterns. I couldn't have imagined so many different ways and it's fun to see the results without having to any of the work yourself. The author did her historical research, reviving stitches and designs from much older pieces. It's a simple concept- experimenting with more lines, curves, mirror images, to create new and larger patterns-- but the next step is seldom seen in a book and never in this much variety and detail. It's usually left up the sewer to visualize the possibilities. This author did the work for you.
Excellent Stitch Reference Mar 14, 2010
Wonderful reference. Stitches are broken down into segments, making it clear and easy to duplicate them. This book is a wonderful guide for creating your own stitch combinations as well.
The best book for Crazy Quilters or any embroiderer Jan 11, 2010
This book is by far the best one I have ever found. There are so many stitches in it you will have ideas for years to come. It is an amazing inspiration. I take it with me whenever I stitch.
Excellent stitch guide Dec 29, 2009
This book has been a great investment. The stitch combinations listed in the book have given me lots of ideas for my own seam treatments. I also have Carole's Dream a Seam templates, so I'm using them in combination with this book.
This is not an entry level book, meaning she does not show you how to do the different stitches. So, if you are a beginner you should probably look for a different book if you need detailed instructions and how-tos. Instead, this is more of an encyclopedia of stitches and stitch combinations meant to educate and inspire. There are also many great motif designs in this book.
I really recommend this book for the mid-level and up stitcher.
The Bible of Crazy Quilt Stitches May 11, 2009
I consider this book to be the bible of crazy quilt stitches! I've been studying crazy quilts for years wishing there was a way to harness all those wonderful stitches scattered all over the Crazy Quilts. Carole Samples did it!! In the book she broke the stitches down into a few simple stitches to start, by studying her book soon you can accomplish any stitch. I can't even explain how exciting it is to own this book!
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