I wrote a while ago about a great new book that has come out, "The Ultimate Guide to Art Quilting," by Linda Seward. You can tell something about Linda's excellent judgment and taste by the fact that she chose a photo of one of my quilts to put in the book, but in addition to lots of photos of beautiful quilts, she has directions and helpful hints for practically any kind of quilt you might ever want to make, and some that you didn't even know you wanted to make until you read the book.
I consider myself an expert quiltmaker, but found lots of things to learn from the book. Here's a bit of info that was (fascinating) news to me:
"A brief history of the rotary cutter puts this essential tool into perspective. In 1956 Yoshio Okada invented a blade cutter for his family's paper cutting business, that had segments that could be snapped off when the working edge became dull. Over the years, he and his brother developed their paper cutting tool business, and in 1967 they made all their tools yellow so users could find them easily in toolboxes. In the late 1970s Mr. Okada watched a tailor cutting silk with bulky scissors and noticed the frayed edges that resulted. He determined to invent a cutter for fabrics and in 1970 he and his development team presented the world with the rotary cutter, which changed quilt making forever."
Wow - sounds like a great book, and, yes, she has very good taste.
ReplyDeleteI would be honored to get this book.
ReplyDeleteDiane
Thanks for the giveaway! Sounds like a great book. I often wonder about the origin of things.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this giveaway. The book is on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have this book - and who can get through the day without their rotary cutter. Thank you Mr. Okada!
ReplyDeleteI would love to be in the drawing for this book. It sounds terrific.
ReplyDeleteI'd love a book, sounds like it might be a good read.
ReplyDeleteI have seen this book and it lives up to it's name! It covers so many different techniques with lots of pictures to go along with the text.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fascinating book. One that every quilter should have. Thanks for the chance to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteThis book would help in my development as a quilter...as does reading your blog.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds great! Thanks for the opportunity!
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ReplyDeleteI would love to have this book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
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ReplyDeleteFascinating about the invention of rotary cutters! Thanks for the chance to win the book!
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Would love to win! Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter and I would both love the chance to use this book to create wall art. Thanks for the offer as well as all the great information you share.
ReplyDeleteThere is always something new to learn! This sounds like a useful and interesting book. Thanks for the chance to win this.
ReplyDeleteI'm ever grateful for that little yellow rotary cutter, so it's good to know who is responsible for it. I read you every day; would love the book.
ReplyDeleteThis book is on my wish list and I would love to win it!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely could use a book filled with helpful tips and pictures of lovely quilts. :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent taste indeed! I'd love to have the book...thank you.
ReplyDeletelove books period....i am a very visual person
ReplyDeleteHow timely. I was just musing on my rotary cutter and thinking about the quilts I tried to make back before I knew of its existence. How different cutting tiny triangles was with scissors.
ReplyDeleteLoved the bit of history about the rotary cutter. Has anyone tried to estimate the (productivity) effect it has had on quiitmaking? I'd love a copy of the book!
ReplyDeleteDolores Miller
This is a great book, would love to win it. Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win the book. I didn't realize the rotary cutter came along that early.
ReplyDeleteI am glad they have made rotary cutters safer. I can imagine grave bodily harm if mine defaulted to an uncovered blade!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this book! Thanks for the chance.
ReplyDeleteI find a new perspective each time I read and reread a book. The information evolves with my greater understanding. Thank you for sharing your processes.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fantastic book. Would love to add it to my quilting library. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI would love to learn more about art quilting. Thanks for the chance!
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