Pam Lintott

This is almost a pure project book and I wouldn't even have picked it up if Frances and Sandy hadn't talked about it over and over. Frances has definitely picked my favorites out of the quilts in this book.

One pattern I can't get out of my mind is Stepping Stones, pg.72-79. It is one of the more complex patterns and includes four patches. If I made it, I would want to use fabric on hand, so I have spent some commute time daydreaming about various color variations, whether I would start show more cutting 10" squares and then start the quilt when I was done or what.

There is a lot to like about this book. There are a variety of patterns for every skill level. The authors clearly state how many precuts are needed to make the quilt. A lot of the quilts have colors that really appeal to me, but there are also reproduction and more muted fabrics used, so that the book covers a lot of bases in terms of tastes in fabric. Each quilt is made twice with the second quilt using very different fabrics. I like this aspect, because it is hard for me not to be influenced by the fabric choices in the photos. Seeing a second quilt in different colors reminds me to the design of the quilt rather than the colors.

I liked the border on the Raspberry Ripple quilt (pg.14-17) because it has the 'self-bordering' effect that I like so much. High Flying Geese (pg.30-35) is very similar to Serendipity Puzzle, a classic Dutchman's Puzzle pattern. The colors are so fresh and appealing in the Lintott version that I would consider making another version just because of that freshness.

Some of the blocks are so easy and so large that you could do a quilt really quickly. Those quilts don't appeal to me. some of the photos aren't very crisp. I was disappointed in the photo of Damask Rose (pg.48-53), because the piecing is very hard to see with the fabrics the authors chose. This is one of the more complicated quilts and I would want to show off the piecing. This is one of the few quilts in the book that does not have a second colorway.

Hexagon Hip Hop (pg.64-71) is version of a hexagon quilt, like Attack of the Hexies, but using half hexagons. It has a really interesting and well thought out border. I also like that the second colorway shows how nice a gift a hexagon quilt would make that special guy in your life.

There are small introductions to each quilt, which are similar, if not as detailed, as the color stories in [b:The Gentle Art of Quiltmaking|7852860|The Gentle Art of Quiltmaking 15 Projects Inspired by Everyday Beauty|Jane Brocket|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1279087515s/7852860.jpg|10979784]. They suggest other options, talk about the fabrics chosen and encourage the quiltmaker, as in the description of Little Houses (pg.102-109) where the pieces are on the small side.

If you want a wide variety of patterns to use with Jelly Rolls and other precuts, then you might enjoy this book. show less

Building on the success of their earlier book (Jelly Roll Quilts), this British mother-and-daughter team have produced another set of ideas for using these tempting sets of pre-cut fabric ranges that we are so tempted to buy! Great for ideas for quilts which look complicated but aren't. Not quite as inspirational as the first book, which spawned many similar (but less good) imitations, but some interesting ideas I wouldn't have thought up. Sets my fingers itching to start something, but show more first I just gotta finish something else.... show less

Jelly Rolls: I am completely interested! Great book with easy to follow directions, examples and tips, tricks and thought provoking statements that get your creative juices flowing for even more quilts that can be made using these neat little packages of fabric. Went to check the cost and availability of the fabric strips in pre-wound bundles and was surprized how expensive that they can be, but the book provides several methods of acquiring the 2 1/2" strips without breaking the bank, so I show more bought a good pair of pinking shears and am ready to start making my own 'rolls' from fabrics I already own AND those of others in my circle of quilting friends that are willing to give up a silly little 2 1/2" strip of something they surely have extra of :) show less

Well....the rulers that are needed are pretty specific. Being a hesitant novice quilter, I don't have the rulers they were talking about. I didn't feel the need to go out and get them either. The quilts are beautiful though. If anyone wants to make me one or two, I would accept them gratefully. The directions did look well written and and nice illustrations to help one along.