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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Preface
  • CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
    • The Path of Discovery
    • Advantages of Working With Curves
  • CHAPTER TWO: Designing with Curves
    • Preparation
    • Adding Curves to Straight-Line Blocks
    • Original Block Designs
    • Combining Blocks
    • Adding Curves to Multi-Block Designs
    • Curved Kaleidomosaics
    • Free Form Designs
    • Cut Paper Designs
    • Pictorial Designs
  • CHAPTER THREE: From Design to Pattern
    • Evaluate the Design
    • Composition
    • Enlarging the Design
    • Creating the Master Pattern
    • Templates
  • CHAPTER FOUR: Finally, the Fabric!
    • Fabric Interpretation
    • Marking and Cutting
  • CHAPTER FIVE: Getting It Together
    • Before You Stitch
    • Stitching
    • Secrets to Success
  • CHAPTER SIX: Finishing
    • Getting It Straight
    • Quilting
    • Finishing
    • Postscript
  • CHAPTER SEVEN: The Gallery
  • CHAPTER EIGHT: Projects
  • Bibliography
  • INDEX
  • About the Author

Title: Curves In Motion: Quilt Designs & Techniques
Author/Designer: Judy B Dales
Format/Publication Date: TPB:1998
Publisher: C&T Publishing, Lafayette, CA
Language: English
Page Count: 160
Book Dimensions(ht. x w.): 11" x 8 1/2"
ISBN: 1571200525

SUMMARY- This isn't a "dip your toe and see if you like it" sort of book. I think you'd better already be a fan of curved piecing with a bit of experience under your belt before you tackle this one - but ooh la la will it be worth it. There is some amazing eye candy and really fascinating techniques to be gained from this book. She leans toward art quilts with some stunning Kaleidoscope work thrown in for good measure. If you're ambitious and curve piecing won't throw you, this is a wonderful find.