Postcard Reviews
My Cozy Village can be hand stitched or a sewing machine can be used. It is perfectly adaptable and would be really amazing by adding buttons, ribbon and other embellishments.
Rachel Hyde - Myshelf.com
This is both a book and a kit, comprised of a card wallet containing a sixteen page booklet and patterns for nine quilt blocks. Four of these are shown on the cover, depicting buildings you might find in a cozy village, surrounded by a floral border. These are made in a combination of appliqué and embroidery. The booklet tells you what materials and tools you need and explains the techniques employed in photographic stages. Learn hand, raw edge machine, and reverse appliqué, plus a few simple hand embroidery stitches and how to make your own bias tape. The booklet also shows how to assemble the blocks and border and gives suggestions as to how to add some embroidery to the panels. I wouldn't recommend this to a beginner, but it contains enough information for intermediate quilters and would be a fun project to make that gives the quilter a chance to use up some scraps. There are tips on fabric choice and information about all the tools and materials that are handy to know -- particularly for anybody who is not very experienced. The author manages to convey a lot in a few words, and although I have not done any of these methods exactly, I was able to understand what to do fairly easily. On the reverse of the booklet is a list of items and where to get them, US suppliers only, a nice touch. This is a beautiful and unusual quilt project that is sure to provide a quilter with hours of pleasure and many admiring remarks once done.
Karen Platt- yarnsandfabrics.co.uk
Create a village. Unleash your creativity, create 9 different quilt blocks to applique and embroider. These cozy village quilt blocks feature typical buildings found in a village cottage, church, houses, town hall and fire station, all surrounded by greenery. You could follow the exact instructions provided or adapt the blocks to reflect the place where you live and create a neighbourhood quilt. There are instructions to make a 9-block quilt, a 4-block wall hanging and applique borders plus tips and tricks. Mix and match blocks or add your own for endless ideas and personal quilts. Enjoy and start your neighbourhood quilt today. The instructions are provided in a booklet with full size patterns. Its an excellent idea to get together with other quilters in your area and create a community quilt. Recommended
