French Braid Quilts with a Twist: New Variations for Vibrant Strip-Pieced Projects - Softcover

Many people have a specific vision of what a French braid quilt looks like, but Miller took the basic idea and came up with eight wonderfully original patterns, each different from the next. Her obvious enthusiasm for the traditional pattern translates into clear and helpful instructions for each technique. Each quilt is made in two luscious colorways to inspire creativity and provide options. Quilter's Newsletter, December 14/January 15 Miller (French Braid Obsession) has dedicated 11 years to the technique of piecing quilts that mirror hanks of hair tightly plaited in French braids. This fourth book in her "evolving style" coaches quilters in the sometimes tedious intricacies of marking, cutting, and piecing strips of fabric to stunning effect. She addresses two questions that have arisen about her process: the first is about fabrics that resemble chevrons in the braids and the second concerns the sizes of segments. Although previously, Miller has supported closely shaded fabrics in the "run" of the braid, she has now broadened her thinking, based on quilts made by others: "less-than-perfect braid runs still looked good." As for size, Miller varies segments in each quilt project and also within some of them. While laying out detailed instructions for the experienced quilter, Miller offers a semi-invisible way to machine-bind. The eight projects include scrap-quilt versions, such as "Crazy Braid," and ones with floating stars. Her encouraging style is firmly pedantic, and her tips are based on experience. Publishers Weekly, May 19, 2014

French Braid lovers won't want to miss the latest evolution of Jane Hardy Miller's wildly popular design series. Quilters have been asking for more, and Jane delivers with a collection of 8 vivid new quilts that give the French Braid some bold and surprising twists-your customers will want to try them all. Why not stock all four of the best-selling French Braid quilt books! * 8 quilt projects offer the new styles quilters have been asking for * Scrappy French Braids! Braids that twist and tumble! Braids with variable widths and lengths! French Braid stars! And much more * Easy strip piecing and clear instructions guarantee success for quilters of all levels