The Weekend Crafter(r) Paper Quilling: Beautiful Paper Filigree to Make in a Weekend

Beautiful color photos of projects, great directions to follow, 80 pages. Newer books seem to have b/w photos and the older books are in color. Looking forward to doing these as a newbie to quilling.

The Weekend Crafter: Paper Quilling: Stylish Designs and Practical Projects to Make in a WeekendFantastic designs when my friend saw this book she said nobody can do this in a week end i proved her wrong by doing the picture frame in a weekend fantastic book worth its money

I was looking for a book to get me started on making quilled flowers. The book provided clear directions for individual flowers and patterns to put them together in designs. Most of the books I found focused mainly on making cards or scrapbooking. I wanted one that could make framed projects featuring photos, invitations, poems, etc. and this one really fit the bill

The first part of the book gives a nice overview of the basics (similar and includes directions for folded roses and how to make curled flowers with paper rectangles (which is not in most beginner quilling books). The book offers a variety of projects that are definitely doable by any one who has a basic knowledge and a little practice in making the basic shapes. It starts with lovely flower-based designs and includes a lot more variety. I especially liked the Fall Harvest Design (I think it would make a lovely design for a serving tray during the fall season - covered with glass of course.) There is a cute teddy bear waving from behind a flowered fence, a quilt-block design (I am definitely making this one), a smiling tiger, some jewelry pieces, and an antique car, and several others. I really like the pattern for the free standing angels and plan to make these. The gallery at the end of the book is truly inspiring and shows you just how awesome art work in quilling can be with large colorful photographs (some are museum quality pieces). If you are serious about developing your quilling skills beyond scrapbooking,looking for some ideas for your home or to give as gifts, then I would recommend adding this book to your quilling library. Happy Quilling, Lady Rose, Quilling Garden blog

I LOVE this book. It has clear directions and beautiful pictures for a large variety of projects you'd be proud to own or give, as well as a gallery to offer inspiration. My copy is studded with bookmarks for all kinds of things, from cookie jars to tree ornaments, framed wedding invitations, borders for favorite quotes, foreign alphabets (such as the Hebrew letters shown), etc. Although I own every quilling book published in the USA in the last 40 years and most of those from overseas, this remains my very favorite ... It just seems to offer the most beautiful projects and the most variety.

I love this book! Quilling (paper filigree) is a breathtakingly beautiful art dating back many centuries, which nuns used to use to make exquisite reliquiries (sp?). Some of the work can be found in museums. Best of all, it is easy to master and unbelievably low cost ... Although it won't be archival, many people cut their own strips by putting recycled paper (including flyers and other paper with printing on one side) through a standard paper shredder. You can quill using only your fingers, a corsage pin, a toothpick, a purchased tool, or one you make yourself by gluing the pointed end of a sewing needle into the eraser end of a pencil (pushing it in, then letting it dry) and then cutting off the tip of the hole, leaving a wonderful slot that won't leave a mark. What other art is low cost, portable, easy, gorgeous, etc.?This book features a gallery (with such gorgeous work as a lion), plus photos and directions for all kinds of quilled projects. My personal favorite is Bobbye Singer's swans (with their necks forming a heart). On the quick-but-beautiful scale is a lady's quilling of the word shalom, with a dove of peace over one end.The directions are clear to get you started in no time. Just remember that the book was written by a lady who sells quilling paper, patterns, and tools, and thus doesn't stress how to inexpensively make your own. But that certainly doesn't mean that you can't.Although I own almost every quilling book, booklet, video, and pattern available, this is my personal favorite. VERY highly recommended.