Denyse Schmidt Quilts: 30 Colorful Quilt and Patchwork Projects

I am still reading this book, but Denyse has already taught me a couple tricks I had never thought of and I have been quilting for 20+ years and reading other quilt books, etc. Love her designs - underlying complexity but overall read of simple! She gives homage (I think) to prairie quilters of old who had to use scraps but with a new twist. I am excited to try a couple of these quilts out for my niece's room. And just this week I saw someone post on Flickr the oven gloves made out of skulls fabric from Denyse's pattern and it looked great. Just goes to show the possibilities in these designs. (No not into skulls myself but I would have taken these.)

I first saw Denyse Schmidt's work on Martha Stewart's show a number of years back, and I printed out a picture of her quilt from that show, because I liked it so much. I was very inspired to try quilting again. Her designs are not the same tired looks that have been around for years and years. I was so excited to see a book by her with multiple designs in it to reference. I was certainly not disappointed! She is very creative, and she definitely has a handle on modern design. Her designs are the best I have ever seen (and I've seen many attempts at modern design). I have since bought a couple more modern quilting books, since I was inspired by her book to get back into quilting, but they are not nearly as good. Buy this book!

Love the projects & quilts in this book. I've never made a quilt before. I was overwhelmed at first at just how much work it is, but I just started making templates & cutting & so far so good. This book has great looking modern quilts & lots of info on cutting & tips. Im in the process of making 2 of these quilts

I was able to test some of the projects as the book was being made, and am amazed at how it turned out!! The few samples I was able to preview were made super easy, though far beyond my skill. I was amazed at how they turned out through following Denyse's directions. Now having the completed book, I'm excited to venture out on more quilting extravaganzas. The book is professional, thorough, eye catching and full of all sorts of fun. My expectatoins are far exceeded! I look forward to really getting into this wonderful resource knowing that it will be great to have: for aid, for inspiration, and for brousing. Great job Denyse!!!