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- Knitting on the Edge: Ribs, Ruffles, Lace, Fringes, Floral, Points & Picots: The Essential Collection of 350 Decorateive Borders
- Where are the corrections????
- Inspiring book to use as a springboard for your knitting imagination
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Knitting on the Edge: Ribs, Ruffles, Lace, Fringes, Floral, Points & Picots: The Essential Collection of 350 Decorative Borders
Nicky Epstein
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Book Description
Compiled by an acclaimed knitwear designer and teacher, this collection of 350 knitted edgings, borders, and trims runs the gamut of styles and offers something for all tastes. A wealth of individual project ideas are featured for ribbed edges, ruffles, lace, fringes, flora, and garters. Color photographs accompany each of the designs, which rely upon readily available yarns and which come complete with line-by-line stitching instructions. Decorate cuffs, finish hems, and customize your own unique sweater. Develop distinctive styles and patterns using ideas such as the feather lace ruffle, bel epoque, garter stitch weave, sea scallop edge, sugar drop and much more.
Customer Reviews:
knitting on the edge.......2007-10-09
The author wanted to make a single source that collected all her edgings and the book is simply a collection of 350 patterns on edges. The chapters are; ribs, ruffles, lace, fringes, flora, and points and picots. There are some finished designs in the book that I don't believe that anyone would knit, they are simply not fitted, but she definitely fulfils her edge-aim. At first I was pretty bored when looking in the book. Then I realized that I was thinking about several different knits I would like to do, being inspired by the edgings in the book... Therefore, I believe this is is a book for anyone who likes to make own designs and who wants new inspiration to make edges that adds something to the knits. I haven't looked into her other two books on edgings, so I don't know if or how they add to each other.
Knitting Enhancement.......2007-04-12
Great book!
Well written, well described, really nice ideas.
Highly recommended.
Knitting on the Edge: Ribs, Ruffles, Lace, Fringes, Floral, Points & Picots: The Essential Collection of 350 Decorateive Borders.......2007-02-06
It's OK. I bought it, but could have lived without it. The sections include: Introduction, Texture, Size, Notes, Ribs, Ruffles, Lace, Fringes, Flora, Points & Picots, Patterns, Stitches, Abbreviations, Techniques, Acknowledgments, & Recourses.
This is an excellent book for beginner or intermediate knitters. Experienced knitters would have already used many of these ideas in their self-designed knitted project. It's a nice reference book for them.
Where are the corrections????.......2006-12-18
There are many mistakes in this book...and it is poorly written. Patterns should be more clear. One person stated she couldn't find any errors...well I beg to differ with you, so far every pattern I've started has errors and have not been able to complete either project because of them. what is up with P1 P5...????? why not p6????? I do not understand that and have never seen it before....crazy
Inspiring book to use as a springboard for your knitting imagination.......2006-12-09
After much deliberation, I decided to buy the three Nicky Epstein books in this series (On the Edge, Over the Edge, Beyond the Edge). Each of these books are just gorgeous, filled with color illustrations of each border or design on glossy pages. In essence, I'll be reviewing all three of the books together, but focusing on this one since I'm currently doing a border from it.
While I'd heard of Nicky Epstein (if you're into knitting, I don't see how you couldn't!), I waited about a year before buying her books, and I'm glad I did. I needed the time to become a better knitter. I consider myself an advanced beginner or an intermediate knitter, and I don't think these are books for beginners. For one thing, they're not meant to be pattern books. There are very few patterns included in them (and the ones that are there are pretty scary looking! When I was first learning to knit I would have given up, because they're very complex-looking). The author assumes that her audience would know how to do some of the more advanced stitches used in her border patterns, and that they would also have some experience under their belt to figure out how to use her borders in bigger projects like sweaters or blankets or whatever.
That being said, I'm taking a star off because it's really hard to find errata for this book on the internet. I had to do some searching before I found a scant two or three corrections on the Vogue Knitting website. I spent two days working and reworking a specific border (the Serendipity, p.83) before I realized that the numbers the author had listed for how many stitches the pattern worked over were wrong. As I continued in the pattern, I found other number errors in it. When I looked for corrections, I couldn't find any for that specific pattern. Since I know this book has been out for a while, I would hope that all the pattern errors would have been worked out in later printings. Other than that, a great book and totally worth the money.
Book Description
What's the difference between a ho-hum quilt and a dazzling one? Pieced Borders, of course!
Pieced Borders: The Complete Resource has 200 of the best border patterns, most in multiple sizes. It also has 12 complete quilt patterns from two of America's foremost quilt designers. You'll find full-size templates, rotary cutting instructions and yardage charts.
Pieced Borders is more than just border patterns. It's a wonderful reference volume as well. Sample chapters include border Design Basics, Keys to Border Fit, Ideas for Custom Borders, Medallion Quilts & Round Robins, Border Construction, and Quiltmaking Shortcuts.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book.......2007-08-15
I checked out several other books from the library on pieced borders and I decided this one was probably the best. Diagrams and directions are good, and there are some awesome quilts in this book!
Pieced Borders.......2007-02-13
I have looked through the book but since I don't have a quilt in the works to try a pattern on, I cannot comment on the instructions for doing the pattern. The patterns that are illustrated look very good and gives a good choice of ideas to use.
Learn to Design Borders.......2006-11-12
This book is great! But it's not for beginners, or timid quiltmakers. Some of the designs are rather complicated and time consuming. But oh boy, what a difference a beautiful border makes to your quilt! You'll find patterns, diagrams, tables of measurements, and colorful before and after pictures of lovely quilts with and without the borders. The authors are two of our most talented and well known teachers, designers, authors and quiltmakers. If you are looking for that perfect border for your newly made quilt you'll find it here. But easier books for new quilters seeking to learn how to make the perfect border are out there.
Wonderful book for the next level in your quilt!.......2006-05-08
This book is an excellent example of how the intermediate level quilter can add additional zing to their quilts. Many beautiful borders have been given and offer a great deal of excitement for quilting borders.
One of the best books around!.......2003-08-06
This book has it all and is for both the novice and advanced quilter! Beautiful color illustrations with clear and concise instructions! I would highly recommend this for yourself or gift! Every quilter should have this book in their library!
Book Description
In this eagerly anticipated guide, America's favorite decorative painter show how to use her renowned one-stroke method to create colorful borders that give character and style to any home. Readers will find:
-Borders for every room in the house, from the laundry room to playrooms -Coordinating borders accompanying each project--perfect for home accessories -Projects easy enough for beginners and inspiring enough to attract experienced one-stroke painters and Donna Dewberry fans
With photos showing the borders in actual homes, readers will find the inspiration they need to create masterpieces for every wall in the house and to decorate furniture.
Customer Reviews:
Great vendor and wonderful book for painting.......2006-11-03
The book is very detailed and with practice it should be very easy to learn to paint with onestroke. I have not yet had the opportunity to practice my painting, but it looks like anyone should be able to master it.
Book Description
This quintessential book about quilt borders is now updated in full color, just in time for its 10th anniversary! Find the perfect border for any quilt in this must-have guide, along with tips for choosing designs, selecting fabrics, and figuring yardages.
• Includes 27 border designs—17 to strip piece and 10 to paper piece
• Each border is illustrated at the edge of the page for quick reference; a gallery of quilt photos provides inspiring options
• Most border patterns are rotary cut and speed pieced, so they come together quickly
Customer Reviews:
A 'must' for quilters who would put together eye-catching borders with a minimum of effort........2007-04-12
Janet Kime's THE BORDER WORKBOOK: EASY-SPEED PIECED AND FOUNDATION-PIECED BORDERS appears in its 10th anniversary edition to pack in nearly thirty border designs in different sizes, along with instructions for calculating sizes. From different designs to rotary cutting, this book's been substantially updated and is a 'must' for quilters who would put together eye-catching borders with a minimum of effort.
The Border Workbook review.......2007-01-09
This is an excellent book for border construction. There are lots of color photographs and the directions are easy to follow. The techniques simplify border construction even for the faint of heart. I would highly recommend this book.
Book Description
This book inspires scrapbookers with fresh, fun ensembles of page borders, corners and title designs for seasonal themes-including holidays! Neatly corralled border, corner and title treatments provide a clean and crisp page that helps keep the focus where it should be - on your page.
More than 70 custom-coordinated page elements are included which work well together, alone or in completely different color schemes. These elements combine with scrapbookers' photos for the best-dressed pages around! Patterns and step-by-step illustrations are also featured for creating easy-to-make accents with designer appeal.
Customer Reviews:
too complex for beginners.......2005-10-11
I'm new to scrapbooking so got this book for ideas. There were few interesting ideas but...
1) Required too many tools and supplies that I didn't have (I already have several hundred $s worth of tool and supplies).
2) Too many steps! The design process seemed too complex. It seemed like it'd take me an hour just to get the first 5 steps done, let alone the remaing 15 steps.
3) The designs weren't to my taste. I thought lot of the designs seem to "folksy" or too busy looking. I prefer more clean and "modern" look.
Overall, I found the book to be more discouraging to a new scrapbooker like me than inspiring.
Not For Everyone.......2005-09-29
I like scrapbooking but am not interested in this book. I bought based on the descriptions and reviews. Very disappointed in that most of the pages, if not all, have something too thick on them. I like my pages to lay flat and not bulk up my albums. Cute ideas for framing or displays... but a lot of the best parts don't lay flat enough for me and my scrapbook albums. Lots of techniques are shown, but many are also too time-consuming or too involved or, as other said, require too many different materials/tools (thus cost too much) for me. I want cute and quick. Precious yet balanced with my time and effort.
Scrapbook borders corners & Titles.......2005-08-14
This is a great book for scrapbooking. I have several scrapbooks, and this book is my favorite. The pages are so nicely done, and each page comes with directions, and a supply list of materials you will need to complete the project.
Worthwhile Book.......2005-01-22
This book has a bit of basic information on tools and supplies and then has a section on each season showing different borders, corners and titles for each one. The ideas are unique and instructions are given with photos on how to complete each one. I think it is a worthwhile book.
Creative & Current.......2003-11-22
I'm relatively new to scrapbooking and don't have a lot of time to devote to it, so I look for books like this one to help me get ideas and learn new things. I found this particular one to be full of pictures and instructions. It even includes ideas for alternate ways of applying certain techniques - which can help you be more creative on your own. The book is arranged by themes, offering several ideas for each topic. It covers a range of skill levels and refers to a lot of different tools - some of which I didn't know existed. The only reason I don't give a 5 is because some of the topics could use a little more instruction or assume you are using certain tools - which can be VERY expensive for someone who doesn't do this full time.
I recommend this book for anyone who wants to add polish to their pages and give them a more finished look. It worth the $$ for sure.
Book Description
This handy reference offers more than 40 major corner and edge techniques for garments and home decorating projects. Illustrated with 180 color photographs, the easy, step-by-step instructions are appropriate for all experience levels and cover everything from tablecloths and napkins to pillows, shams, vest, and ties. Its lay-flat binding makes Edges and Corners an ideal quick-reference tool.
Customer Reviews:
GREAT BOOK FOR MY SEWING BUSINESS.......2007-06-12
I bought this book, in the hopes that it would help me with the finer details in making up cushions. Well, I am more than pleased with the book. I was a little apprehensive, after reading some of the reviews here, but am really glad that I went ahead anyways, and bought the book. The book, is easy to read and the directions are easy to understand.
Useless.......2007-03-14
I couldn't wait to get this book, but what a disappointment. Don't expect to get clear instructions because you won't! The diagrams and instructions are extremely vague, and you will be left up in the air as to how to complete an item, you get one tiny bit of info and you're meant to just know how to finish the thing off. Not worth the money and if I wasn't so far away I'd return it!!
Linda Lee.......2007-01-12
I met Linda Lee and she thought I had just bought the book and offered to give me a new one, because I have used it so much already and she thought it was damaged... I just smiled and said no I brought mine to the class and she smiled knowing I have already but it to good use... worth the money...
Needed more pictures.......2006-04-15
Although the idea for this book is very good . Instead of staying on the subject and trying to explain to a novice what all this is about it goes on to other things like novelty edges etc which is not the reason I bought the book for. And they don't as usually make good use of the available pages for instance there are great big pictures of the finished project and tiny ones for the steps and very few for these. And then a whole page of a picture of materials which is completely useless like page 22, 86, 84, 72, 66 and of course page 58 which appears twice in this book. Such a waste of pages and photographs.
Great book!.......2006-02-28
Excellent book for sewers to have for reference - even if you are not into embellishment. There are many great ideas and techniques. A very good explanation of mitering corners. Easy directions with great pictures.
Book Description
Making borders that fit your quilts is easy with the step-by-step techniques in this sequel. Whether borders are used to make a quilt larger or to add a design element, the author gives us a variety of designs and techniques to make each quilt special. Contains different styles of borders, from traditional pieced to elegant appliqu, that can be stitched by hand or machine. No more guessing gameslearn the authors method of folding paper to make a template for sizing border elements, from simple squares to beautiful swags, that fit the edge of the quilt. A variety of finishing touches, ranging from simple piping to double and triple layers of piping, shell scallops, multiple types of prairie points, and sharks teeth, can take a quilt from ordinary to be a top prize winner.The Quilt Primer chapter includes step-by-step photographs to follow for stitching perfect mitered borders every time! The chapter on binding takes the mystery out of making and applying binding for a sturdy edge treatment. The author, a master at simplifying techniques, shares many of her favorite tips.
Customer Reviews:
finishing . . .aaaaah.......2006-11-03
Every project lurks around in my sewing room till it is completely finished. I was inspired to complete several more of my quilts after seeing the methods used in this book. Very thorough and great pictures.
A 'must' for any quilter who wants to add polishing touches.......2006-03-07
Choose from a range of designs and techniques to provide a professional finishing touch to a quilt in Bonnie K. Browning's Borders & Finishing Touches 2, a collection of ideas which uses an easy paper-folding technique to make all borders fit perfectly. Designs created by Browning use novelty bindings, scalloped edges and more to provide lovely quilt borders. Patterns, color photos, and suggestions for alternate uses of the bindings make for a 'must' for any quilter who wants to add polishing touches.
Great photos, how-tos and patterns.......2006-01-20
If you are looking for a good reference for techniques and also for some great patterns for borders, this is the book for you. Also, if you want to make that great Windmill Log Cabin as shown on the opening of Simply Quilts, Bonnie has included all of the instructions to make this quilt. I liked the border patterns especially ... some of them are borders from prizewinning quilters like Linda Roy's Best of Show quilt, Spice of Life, and Gladi Porsche's beautiful appliqued border in Keeping Autumn with Me. Bonnie has designed some new borders too. I'm glad to have it in my library.
Book Description
Quilt borders and edgings serve as a frame for the central design of a quilt. Providing advice on planning, cutting, stitching, and attaching pieced, appliquéd, and whole-fabric borders, Borders, Bindings & Edges shows quilters how to expertly and uniquely incorporate these techniques into their designs. Quilters also learn to make bias binding, piped finishes, scalloped edges, and more.
Customer Reviews:
Borders, Bindings and Edges.......2007-08-23
Excellent book. Precise directions. She writes exactly how she teaches and this book will give you step by step instructions on how to be a PERFECT quilter and make perfect finishing touches to your quilts. More than just the borders/edges instruction - Sally tells you how to be a better more precise quilter, making your day-to-day sewing even better! You can't go wrong in buying this wonderful book. Read it from cover to cover. Excellent!
Every quilter and quilt library NEEDS this book!.......2007-03-23
This book is the "bible" for anyone interested in the art and techniques of finishing a quilt. Anything and everything you need to know is laid out in an easy to read format, with clear illustrations to demonstrate the techniques. Sally Collins is truly a master in quiltmaking AND in teaching. She explains everything in glorious detail but in a very clear and easy to understand format. Her quilts are candy for your eyes, and make me believe that I can do it too!
Quality and artistry all in one.......2007-01-19
This is a fabulous book for someone interested in improving the quality of their patchwork and creating the visual artistry we admire in award winning quilts. It is not for the "do-it-quicker" crowd. The skills and techniques take practice and time - but precision and high quality will be your reward.
I also strongly recommend Ms. Collins' book "Mastering Precision Piecing" - which complements the information in this book. Both books are "keepers" and welcome additions to my library.
Note: this is not a book of "projects," but a book about how to design and create beautiful, balanced borders and bindings for YOUR quilt.
Borders, Bindings, & Edges: The Art of Finishing Your Quilt.......2006-11-04
The book has good detail and is easy to understand.
finishing . . .aaaaah.......2006-11-03
Every project lurks around in my sewing room till it is completely finished. I was inspired to complete several more of my quilts after seeing the methods used in this book. Very thorough and great pictures.
Book Description
Find and sew the perfect borders for any quilt using this book as an expert guide! Here are tips for choosing the best border designs, selecting fabrics, and figuring border yardages. Most of these borders are rotary cut and speed pieced to go together quickly.
· Includes step-by-step directions for 27 border designs in several sizes, with instructions for calculating the size you need
· Each border is illustrated at the edge of the page for quick reference, while a full-color gallery of quilts provides loads of inspiration
· Foundation paper-pieced versions of many full-size borders are provided for small and miniature quilts
Customer Reviews:
borders on quilts.......2005-09-26
I never knew their were so many wonderful boarders on quilts. All the examples are explained in great detail and easy to understand and follow. A truely a must have book for all quilters.
Joyce
Lots and lots of patterns.......2005-09-01
When making a quilt, I'm usually so anxious to get the quilt done that I don't spend time to make a nice border. But this book changed my mind about that. It's full of border possibilities with clear instructions.
Striped piecing used for pieced borders.......2003-05-24
I have never used striped piecing in quilting. I am an old fashion scrap quilter. I know there are those that buy their fabrics so they always have enough. There is a lot of waste with the authors method. I intend to use this on baby quilts I am a firm believer in piecing the border. My way is tedious and I am looking forward to speeding up the process. A few colored pictures mostly black and white drawings. You still have to determine your pattern size.
Easy Speed Pieced and Foundation Borders.......2000-04-23
The illustrations and directions in this book have taken the mystery out of the puzzle of pieced borders. The same way Simply Quilts broke down the mystery and showed us the magician's secrets, we can now get past solid 4" strips of fabric for our borders.
Looks hard but very easy to do!.......1999-07-15
Want to make your quilt look really special - piece the border. This book has quick piecing techniques to make complicated borders that are actually very quick and easy to rotary cut and stitch. Great for the beginner, intermediate or advanced quilter.
Book Description
This diverse collection of 150 beautiful crochet designs offers a multitude of unique and original trims that can be used to customize everything from sweaters and shawls to cushions and throws. Suitable for both the beginner and avid enthusiast, the book is organized in three main sections: first a directory of 150 trims shown actual size (allowing them to be tested by holding against a garment, for example). And second, full pattern instructions for each trim. The final section of the book includes a refresher course of crochet stitches and techniques used.
Customer Reviews:
Nice eye candy!.......2007-09-05
I love crochet books! But I was getting a little disappointed with what was out there. The same old same old. However, 150 Crochet Trims really delivers and then some. There are trims, braids, motifs, plus projects to put your new skills to work. I enjoyed the beaded, sequined and dangly-bits that can be crocheted with a minimum of time and effort but looking like what you'd see on a designer's drawing board. I highly recommend this book for you needlework reference library.
Crochet Trims of evey kind.......2007-08-12
I loved this book. Beautifully illustrated, has detailed instructions, and even has a basic skills instruction section in the back. It showed how to do beaded crochet trims, textured trims, fringes, and motifs. Also in the back, it showed how to do textured crochet, crochet in the round, working spike stitches and more. It is an excellent book for anyone who crochets because everyone needs to trim something at one point or another when creating a crochet project.
AHH! So Happy I Bought this book!.......2007-04-20
I have many knitting and crochet books so I was reluctant to get this one thinking that it would be like all the others. I was so WRONG!! It was exactly what I needed! Many different finishing stitches and very pretty ones too! I can really use this book and the intructions are very clear. Absolutely Great!! Can't spot any stitches that appear to be very hard to work. I love color and this book is has it. Pictures are very nice! Buy it --you won't regret it! I'm well pleased with this purchase!!
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