Textile artist and instructor Betty Fikes Pillsbury has won hundreds of awards for her homages to the elegance of Victorian crazy quilting. Grounded in traditional methods but crafted with elements of whimsy; each piece stands on its own as a work of art. In this definitive guide; Pillsbury shares her methods for piecing; embroidering; and embellishing. Her instructions equip readers at any level of quilting skill to use those techniques to express their own visions.Encouraging her readers to see functional and artistic possibilities beyond quilts (wall hangings; purses; and pillowcases are just some of the options); Pillsbury shows them how to make each work by hand; the slow cloth way. An inspiring primer for beginning and experienced quilters alike; this meticulously illustrated how-to book is far more expansive than previous guides. Pillsburythinsp;mdash;thinsp;a master of the formthinsp;mdash;shows us why crazy quilting belongs firmly in the twenty-first century.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Is isBy Thomas R. WoodVery disappointing. The text is very interesting but is only 16 pages! Then there are 47 photographs with no titles or other identification.Then there is a three-page "list of photographs" which reproduces the photos in miniature with a brief title. most of which are only 2. 3. or 4words. without any discussion. elaboration or other context provided. What is the point of showing the photos without any context? Is it considered to be understood? Not by me.1 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Booklover49Such beautiful creatures. elephants. These photos and the text are moving and lovely.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Excellent honest bookBy Barbara A. DurtcheThis is an absolutely wonderful book. So many people discredit those who work with these animals and often twist words when they try to defend themselves! Trainers will plead "Please...just observe for yourself" and these folks did.....for an extended length of time at that.Thank you!
