Jinny Beyer's Color Confidence for Quilters

Colour theory has always fascinated me and I have read many books about it. This is the first I have come across which deals so comprehensively with the art of using colour in patchwork. Some things I discovered I was doing instinctively, but this book has clarified the process and broadened out my understanding of what works and why. The format is easy to read, the exercises are fun to do whilst stretching the quilter to do things differently to what they have been accustomed. The inclusion of the colour cards in the back of the book is a real bonus and an excellent tool for playing with. I highly recommend this book as a tool for anyone interested in colour; I plan to give it as a gift to others who enjoy the craft.

Wow! Jinny Beyer unlocks the secrets of color. This text provides a very clear, straightforward and logical approach to choosing color palettes. Anyone can take advantage of the ideas in this book and I recommend it to anyone looking for a source of inspiration.

I found this book helpful with color in every aspect of my life. Not only have my quilts improved but my eye for color in home decorating has improved too.

Beyers' color tips are right on target. Her recommendations for choosing dark, light, and accent fabrics for any quilt can truly result in gorgeous works of art. The book is written so that even a novice quilter can understand exactly what to do. There are many color examples and opportunities to practice the skills she teaches. Finally, the color chips inserted at the back of the book are great for planning any quilt, and can be cut out and carried along to the fabric store for precision selection.

Beyer's no-nonsense approach gives quilters the tools to create their own personal-preference color schemes, with pizzazz. I read the book, spent a few hours trying out her techniques from my fabric stash, and then started quilting; since that time, I tend to hear "You do such great things with color. . ."! I recommend this book highly.