Judy Martin's New Book
08-17-2011, 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by BellaBoo
I have always liked Judy Martin's patterns and have all her books. I'm not that impressed with these new quilt patterns though. It may be the colors used, something about them that just doesn't get me excited to make one.
08-17-2011, 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by raedar63
I too like her ,but wish she would individualize some of her patterns, her books are always a bit too much in price for me unless I am the lucky bidder on ebay lol
I hardly ever buy patterns or pattern books but I think Judy's "The Creative Pattern Book" was one of the best ever written. And I didn't mind paying full price for it at the time.
I AM going to make Shakespeare in the Park. One of these days.
I've also found it's more helpful to ignore colors (too personal) but to just look at layout and value when evaluating patterns.
She revisited some themes - I'm not a fan of feathered star blocks, but I LOVE that layout for a Lone Star, with mini-LS's in the sections. And if I ever have the occasion to make a Maple Leaf quilt, that setting is beautiful.
Sorry, but I'm happy to see anything that doesn't require Jelly Rolls or a 3x4 block layout grid. Personal preference.
eta:
Judy's got some of her older books on clearance for $9.95 if you wanted a new copy.
http://judymartin.com/products.cfm?catID=1
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