The Sewing Room Sampler Quilt: 16 Blocks, 8 Applique Motifs & 1 Stunning Quilt by Yoko Saito

This was a bit disappointing. I know the reputation that Yoko has as a quilt designer and her work is utterly fantastic, but this book was a let down. There are quite a few foundation pieced blocks, which I personally don't like as a technique, and not so many applique or pieced ones. What bothered me was that the tree in the bottom block is crooked, maybe this is so it looks more natural but this would bug me if I produced it. I have made the dresden and will probably make one or two more but overall I wasn't over enamoured with it, I'm not sure why as the finished sampler does look nice. I intended making the whole thing by hand but as the block size is only 6" and some of them have numerous small pieces, I may not do this now.

Very pretty. I bought this for a quilt swap and it has inspired me to try some of the ideas.

Gift for my mother and she was delighted! Great service, very fast delivery, highly recommend....

Cant wait to start this.

Beautiful and will be interesting to do.

love it

What a fantastic way to expandyour quilting skills and create somethingbeautiful in the mix.This is a tradition design that takes manydifferent quilting methods to makean amazing quilt.On each page you get diagrams to showyou each of the construction stepsto make each of the blocks.There are also notes with each to help youto understand the makeup of eachdesign.I don't feel the book is for a new quilterbut it's good for using the different designsto bring together all of your skills.At the start of the book thereare details about cutting the blocksand sewing the blocks.Then at the back of the bookthere is information about making the blocks,cutting out the latticesand sewing the quilt top.It also takes you through cutting theborders and applique pieces.Next you are given informationon making the border, cutting & backingas well as completing the quilt.At the back are full-sized block templatesand the pattern sheets.The traditional motifs are brought togetherin a beautiful design.I received this book to review.However all opinions expressed are my own.No monies were exchanged.

16 blocks, 8 applique motifs form the basis of the stunning quilt in this book. Use the block and motif designs to create an interesting quilt of your own design or follow the clear, step-by-step instructions. It's easy to follow and nicely illustrated. Full size templates are included. Whilst intended for a sewing room, this quilt could be hung anywhere, especially if you eliminate the border motifs.