Curves in Motion. Quilt Designs & Techniques

When I bought this book, I only intended to study it for the possibility of making a curved quilt in the future (several years)--but, every time I pick it up, I become more and more enthused about the techniques and designs. I can't put this project to far into the future.This book has excellent colored pictures and the instructions are easy and explicit. Very good diagrams.

I'm impressed!! And it takes a lot to impress me! As a teacher of traditional quilts made using today's methods, this book took me to a new level: out of traditional mode and into the "art quilt" contemporary mode. I was searching for something new to sink my teeth into and Curves in Motion was it. Absolutely wonderful photos of Judy's work as well as that of her students (It's a brave author who shows that her students work can come out looking as good as her own. Showing her students' work proves that her methods work!). The book has detailed instructions on how to cut those curves so they'll fit, and how to stitch them so they'll lay flat! Not an easy task for most quilters but Judy's instructions make how to do it crystal clear. I find the book very inspirational. I personally own over 900 quilting books and enjoy reading and re-reading them. This is a book I go back to often. It is inspiration for the soul! I give extensive hand-outs for my classes with lots of graphics as well as written instruction. But when it comes to teaching curves, I save myself a lot of time and effort and just have the students purchase Curves in Motion. Judy is, in my opinion, the hands-down authority on curves. Now - I just wish I could get my hands on her stash!

This gorgeous, informative book is destined to be a classic. There are many breathtaking, brilliant-color quilts featuring curved lines to inspire the reader. More importantly, there is a wealth of information detailing how to create a quilt using curves. Everything from design concepts to construction is covered. The author also includes five lovely projects. This book makes a wonderful addition to any quiltmaker's library, and I highly recommend it.

It is amazing to see the designs that Judy Dales comes up with from curved seams. Besides the inspiration in this book, the instructions for making the curves are the best. Even though my first sewing interest was clothing construction, I don't remember anyone explaining how to use registration marks in such an easy-to-understand way. Ms. Dales gives a fairly simple project, and then the sky's the limit for your own design whims. Great book - highly recommended.

If you thought you couldn't "do curves", you haven't read this book. The author's simple but very thorough explanations for curve piecing will satisfy the beginner as well as the experienced quilter. The author takes the reader step by step, from "doodling" in curves to picking out fabric, to marking templates and then to pinning and sewing curves. Each step is well thought out and quite simply but thoroughly explained. The book is filled with logical and easy to understand diagrams and patterns. The many wonderful quilts shown in "the gallery of quilts" is frosting on the cake! As the owner of over 200 quilt books, "Curves in Motion" rates #1.