Ranae merrill has written a wonderful guide to achieving amazing effects with spirals. Nov 26, 2010 magnificent spiral mandala quilts will leave you dizzy with inspiration. The main thrust of this edition, apart from making a number of corrections and small revisions, was to update the cutting and sewing instruc. Written for all levels of experience, it gets you started quickly and. Ranae merrill author of simply amazing spiral quilts. Ranae merrill each project uses foundation piecingpage 4 of cover. Simply amazing spiral quilts by ranae merrill 2008. Ranae merrill is an awardwinning quilter, author, and teacher. Mar 05, 2015 buy simply amazing spiral quilts 2 by merrill, ranae isbn. Spiral quilts from the book simply amazing spiral quilts. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ranae merrill books online.
By hand, completely freehand, using only a straight edge. Magnificent spiral mandala quilts will leave you dizzy with inspiration in her followup to simply amazing spiral quilts, ranae merrill brings you even more spiral possibilities. Ranae merrill has developed the techniques for designing and sewing spiralbased quilts that are new and unique and she is constantly exploring and expanding the possibilities of the spiral quilt design. Oct 07, 2015 this blog is the online supplement to my first book, simply amazing spiral quilts. In this second edition of her most popular book, ranae has updated and expanded her oneofakind techniques for creating fascinating and. Oct 06, 2014 there are lots of tutorials on the web. Magnificent spiral mandala quilts by ranae merrill. At first glance, this book appears to have complete and detailed instructions for the creation. Meet the designer linda coopers curious what if quilts inspiration page when flowers party lindas quilts have been published in the following books. Ranae merrill is an awardwinning quilt maker, fabric designer and teacher.
Freemotion mastery in a month,my fourth book, is a shift from quilt design to freemotion quilting. Simply amazing spiral quilts by ranae merrill booktopia. Simply amazing baravelle spirals with painless paper piecing. Feb 2, 2019 explore scientificquilts board spiral quilts, followed by 148 people on. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. While i was writing the book i had a wonderful group of quilters who tried out the instructions and made quilts for the book. That said, i will give you my version of paper piecing spiral shapes. When i first saw ranae merrills book, simply amazing spiral quilts i was so fascinated that i bought a copy. While i was writing the book i had a wonderful group of quilters who tried out. Be inspired by dozens of beautiful sideways spiral quilts from traditional to modern.
Using the techniques in ranaes bestselling book simply amazing spiral quilts, learn to draw a baravelle spiral block, then explore lots of ways to color them to create spirals, pineapples, baskets and more. The class explores and builds on the techniques my books simply amazing spiral quilts and magnificent spiral mandala quilts fall 2010. This 2nd edition is even better than the first, with updated and improved sewing techniques. I didnt get inside it for awhile because i kept looking at the cover photo trying to figure out how she did that quilt why open the book when it is such fun to challenge your brain to solve the problem. You might already know me from my books simply amazing spiral quilts, and sideways spiral quilts. Jan 7, 2019 simply amazing spiral quilts book ranae merrill quilt design stay safe and healthy. Simply amazing spiral quilts has some terrific illustrations, and the quilts shown bring the technique to its limits. Reverie is the same basic design as the cover photo on ranaes first book, simply amazing spiral quilts. Magnificent spiral mandala quilts will leave you dizzy with inspiration. Oct 31, 2008 simply amazing spiral quilts by ranae merrill, 9780896896536, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
This oneofakind technique for spiral quilt design allows you to create fascinating and beautiful art quilts. Simply amazing spiral quilts simply amazing spiral quilts book. Buy a discounted paperback of simply amazing spiral quilts online from australias leading online bookstore. Buy simply amazing spiral quilts by ranae merrill online at alibris. Written for all levels of experience, it gets you started quickly and easily with no stress, confusion, or math skills required. Simply amazing spiral quilts simply amazing spiral quilts by. Feb 2, 2019 explore scientificquilts board spiral quilts, followed by 149 people on. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The bonus cd includes the basic shapes for the spiral patterns and the pattern insert helps you set up the perimeter shape, or draw freehand irregular shapes. In this second edition of her most popular book, ranae has updated and expanded her oneofakind techniques for creating fascinating and beautiful spiral quilts. They were an important part of the learning, exploring and discovery that became the book. She is known for the unique spiral quilt technique in her books simply amazing spiral quilts and magnificent spiral mandala quilts. I will show another next week in my post so stay tuned.
Just bring your creativity and passion for quilting. The basic template shapes are included on the cd and the pattern insert to help readers set up the perimeter shape, if they want a precise shape. Simply amazing spiral quilts by ranae merrill, paperback. Buy simply amazing spiral quilts 2 by merrill, ranae isbn. As an experienced and enthusiastic quilter, ranae also designs fabrics for blank quilting fabrics. I was so thrilled when i figured out that the basic design was nothing but a. Ranae merrill author of simply amazing spiral quilts simply. Simply amazing spiral quilts by ranae merrill alibris. Simply amazing spiral quilts by ranae merrill 20150305. Simply amazing spiral quilts by ranae merrill, paperback barnes. Spiral quilt books book quilt, quilting designs, quilts.
Im so excited about fmm30 because it solves the problem of how to learn to do freemotion quilting. Login information for the live online class the day before class. Written for all levels of experience, it gets you started quickly and easily with. Her unique spiral quilts have appeared in national shows and magazines, and her books simply amazing spiral quilts, magnificent spiral mandala quilts and. I didnt even know i was doing a spiral when i did that from a pattern. Booktopia has simply amazing spiral quilts by ranae merrill. I am a quilter and a knitter and i love to look at quilting and knitting books. I just bought the book magnificent spiral mandala quilts, by ranae merrill. The bonus cd includes the basic shapes for the spiral patterns. In this second edition of her most popular book, ranae has updated and expanded her.
Whether you are a beginner or an expert quilter, sideways spiral quilts is sure to inspire and delight. Ranae merrills books, simply amazing spiral quilts and magnificent spiral mandala quilts. Nov 08i love twisted log cabin and foundation piecing this book takes you a step furtherit has easy for follow instructions and includes a cd rom. Materials list click here to go to files for enrolled students the password is sent to you by email when you complete your registration. Its based on my experience as a pianist and piano teacher. Simply amazing spiral quilts simply amazing spiral quilts. Open, read and print the class materials and have them with you. Simply amazing nesting spirals class materials live. Book simply amazing spiral quilts english pc learn to create five foundationpieced spiral based quilts with no math. Simply amazing spiral quilts and magnificent spiral mandala quilts. Her unique spiral quilts have appeared in national shows and magazines, and her books simply amazing spiral quilts, magnificent spiral mandala quilts and sideways spiral quilts have already become quilting classics. Rainbow swirls a curvy log cabin quilt here we have a very simple pattern to make.
The bonus cd includes the basic shapes for the spiral patterns to help you set up the perimeter shape. Ranae merrill books list of books by author ranae merrill. Designing a simply amazing spiral quilt ranae merrill quilt design. If you have the 1st edition of sasq you can tell because it had a cd in the back of the book you can print this free update and add the pages to include all the 2nd edition updates in your copy. Simply amazing spiral quilts book take one look at the inspiralling quilts in this book and youll be eager to create one of your own. Book overview in this second edition of her most popular book, ranae has updated and expanded her oneofakind techniques for creating fascinating and beautiful spiral quilts. Along the way youll learn ranaes painless paper piecing techniques. Simply amazing spiral quilts from kaleidoscope patchwork. She has developed the techniques for designing and sewing amazing spiral based quilts and shares her new discoveries and designs in workshops and online at. Its a simple, stepbystep learning system for machine quilting success.
You will learn to create six foundationpieced spiral based quilts, and techniques to create your own spiral designswith no math. Simply amazing spiral quilts by ranae merrill 20150305 on. Simply amazing spiral quilts book book quilt, quilting. This blog is the online supplement to my first book, simply amazing spiral quilts.
No matter which approach you take, simply amazing spiral quilts will guide you stepbystep from start to simply amazing finish. Written for all levels of experience, youll be amazed at how simple spirals are and they dont require math. From bold, kaleidoscopic stars bursting with color to delicate ribbons swirling around a lacy mandala, you can use ranaes instructions to foundation piece the quilt. Learn how to create spiral quilt designs using shape, colour. Magnificent spiral mandala quilts and sideways spiral quilts.
I published my first book, simply amazing spiral quilts, in 2008, inspired by a doodle of a spiral i drew while on a temp job. This book is packed with advice and tips to enable even the most mathematically challenged quilter to produce some impressive pieces using spiral motifs. Publications linda is featured in the winter 2016 issue of quilters world. Simply amazing spiral quilts 1st edition update ranae. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy a cheap copy of simply amazing spiral quilts book by ranae merrill.
Simply amazing spiral quilts paperback march 5, 2015 by ranae merrill author. This blog was our laboratory and the discussions we had as they developed their designs can be found here. Rarely does a quilt book have so much new and interesting material in it, when so many people are jumping on the quilting bandwagon and producing so much. On the second page you will notice that the description of each quilt tells you to look at that persons workinprogress page for more detail about how she created her quilt. Readers have access to an online template library which includes patterns for the five projects in the book and hundreds of spiral blocks in different shapes and sizes all of the materials that were included on the cd in the first edition, plus additional. When my publisher took simply amazing spiral quilts out of print, i updated it and published the 2nd edition. Her newest book, freemotion mastery in a month applies her skills as a concert pianist to the process of learning freemotion quilting. Learn from one of quiltings brightest stars at world quilt.
Jun 23, 2017 ranae is an awardwinning quilter, author and teacher. Simply amazing spiral quilts simply amazing spiral. Still, there are so many design possibilities, there are still tons of unique quilts to be made using these techniques. Learn the basic techniques for four types of spirals. Spiral quilts from the book simply amazing spiral quilts on the second page you will notice that the description of each quilt tells you to look at that persons workinprogress page for more detail about how she created her quilt. Simply amazing spiral quilts this book teaches quilters how to create spiral quilt designs using shape, colour and dimension. To create your own spiral quilt, make one of five projects included, use predrawn templates from the from the online library as building blocks, or start from scratch and create your own completely original design. I have not had the opportunity to do much more than scan through this wonderful book of spiral quilts by ranae merrill. She is a popular instructor and teaches around the world. Update supplement from the 2nd edition simply amazing. In her followup to simply amazing spiral quilts, ranae merrill brings you even more spiral possibilities. Simply amazing spiral quilts book ranae merrill quilt design.
That book was followed by two more books about spiral quilts. Ranae merrill became known for quilting with spirals in her first two books, simply amazing spiral quilts and magnificent spiral mandala quilts. Rainbow vortex from simply amazing spiral quilts by ranae merrill abby. Ranae merrill is the author of simply amazing spiral quilts simply amazing spiral quilts 4. See all books authored by ranae merrill, including simply amazing spiral quilts, and magnificent spiral mandala quilts. Simply amazing spiral quilts book ranae merrill quilt design stay safe and healthy. Simply amazing spiral quilts paperback 31 october 2008 by ranae merrill author 4.
Im a quilt designer, teacher and author and of two books. Ranae merrill quilt design quilt designer, author teacher new york, new york im the author of two books on quilting. From bold, kaleidoscopic stars bursting with color to delicate ribbons swirling around a lacy mandala, you can use ranaes instructions to foundation piece the quilt of your dreams. Oct 10, 2008 learn to create six foundationpieced spiral based quilts with no math. Simply amazing spiral quilts by ranae merrill, 9780896896536, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. See all books authored by ranae merrill, including simply amazing spiral quilts, and magnificent spiral mandala quilts, and more on. Update supplement from the 2nd edition in march 2015 i published the 2nd edition of simply amazing spiral quilts. Patterns and templates that were on the cd are now available online, and even more have been added.
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