The Quick and Easy Giant Dahlia Quilt: Step-By-Step Instructions and Full-Size Templates for Four Quilt Sizes
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Book Overview
Since its first known appearance in the 1935 issue of Needlecraft -- The Home Arts Magazine, the Giant Dahlia pattern has been a favorite among quilters. A beautiful patchwork representation of the dahlia flower, this classic quilt was often judged too difficult for anyone but the most experienced quilter. Noted quilting teachers and authors Susan Murwin and Suzzy Payne rediscovered the Giant Dahlia in the late 1970s and determined to make it accessible to quilters of every degree of skill. This book is the culmination of their efforts: they have solved the drafting and sewing problems of the pattern and its border, presenting a simplified procedure for making a Giant Dahlia quilt in clear, concise language and 68 diagrams. In addition to complete step-by-step instructions for piecing a Giant Dahlia quilt on the sewing machine, there are accurate full-size templates for four different-sized quilts. The authors also provide templates for the unusual scalloped border design, as well as metric conversion, yardage, and color-plan charts. Quilters everywhere will appreciate this opportunity to craft a classic quilt that is elegant and elaborate in appearance as well as fun and easy to make.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0486245012
ISBN13:9780486245010
Release Date:April 2017
Publisher:Dover Publications
Length:64 Pages
Weight:0.72 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 8.2" x 10.9"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Dahlia, thought it would take a year
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I hadn't made a quilt in 5 years and tackled this one, thinking it would take FOREVER. Took me 2 weeks using only scraps. It is going into a judging quilt show in the near future. The book is wonderful and instructions are simple to follow. Don't hesitate, make this quilt.
The Quick And Easy Giant Dahlia Quilt On The Sewing Machine
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Very easy to follow instructions. Reusable templates in three sizes. I have used the large size to make a quilted table topper for a round table. Perfect!
The Quick and Easy Giant Dahlia Quilt on the Sewing Machine
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I purchased this book a few weeks back. I was afraid to try the Giant Dahlia Quilt because of all of the negative things I had heard. I have made 2 of the Giant Dahlias this week and They were so easy. The instructions are super, The best I have seen any place. My quilts assembled great. I would recommend this book to anyone who, like me are afraid to tackle such a project. These ladies did a great job, with written instructions and pictures that show you just how to do it. Helen
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