Celtic Quilts: A New Look for Ancient Designs

I am my own worst critic, but my first attempt produced a lovely little piece of Celtic quilting that I am proud of. There are many great tips scattered throughout the book, including basic machine quilting tips that help take the intimidation factor out of the process. I am now in the process of planning another larger project and can't wait to get started!

I admit that I haven't made a Celtic quilt (yet) but it's on my list of quilts to do after reading this book. The author gives you all of the help you'd need create a beautiful Celtic quilt using bias bars and making your own bias tubes. I'm thinking of purchasing a Celtic font (available online) to make my own patterns. I've seen Celtic quilts in quilt shows and they always seem to steal the show.

This is a great book! I am impressed with Ms. Williams knowledge of the Celts and her quilt making. I like how different the projects can look by just a few changes in fabric (see pages 40,44, and 48). She also has lots of helpful quilting tips throughout the book!

This book provides historical information on Celtics and their quilting traditions. It is also detailed on supplies that are recommended as well as many techniques that quilters will use on all their projects. This is very well written with many good projects and illustrations. Speaking from personal experience....this book is written in the same style and with great attention to detail as Beth is in her own classrooms. Way to go Beth!! We anxiously await book #2.

I highly recommend this book for quilters of all skill levels. The instructions and illustrations are clear and easy to understand, the highlighted 'tips' are very helpful and I think even a novice could create most of these designs with ease. The full-color photos of the quilts are beautiful and inspirational to any quilter or lover of Celtic design.