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How's that for a confusing title? Let me see if I can sort it out. Last year Paula Nadelstern contacted me about a book she was writing. She wanted to include the sample quilts that I had made for her and wondered if I'd like to do another. The specific direction for this quilt was "simple quilts, complex fabrics". Use a very simple pattern with complex fabrics and see what happens.  Pleiades was the result of my efforts and I've been waiting over a year to share this quilt! You can read all about it on the gallery page. I'm able to share it now because the book is finally out.  I first took a class from Paula about 10 years ago at Houston. I was immediately hooked and I was very impressed with her as a teacher. She's very thorough, calm and supportive and she makes sure to spend some individual time with every student....even in classes of 25 students. Her books are just as good and I especially love this new one, Fabricadabra. This isn't a pattern book. It's a technique book. It's for those who love the kaleidoscope effect but have found the previous books to be a bit overwhelming. In this book Paula shows you how to make spectacular quilts combining simple shapes with complex fabrics. She shows you how to see and buy fabric and then the basics of cutting and construction. There's a gallery of over 35 quilts with diagrams to show you the piecing structure. You can make any of the quilts in this book.  This butterfly quilt is one of my favorites in the book. Each butterfly half is only one piece of fabric.  It's very exciting to see some of my own quilts in the book!  10/15/2016 01:02:37 pm
congratulations - wow you sure can keep a secret - no hints even :) you must be very proud to have some of your quilts in a book!!
Tina in NJ
10/15/2016 02:06:26 pm
Fabulous quilt! Paula doesn't live that far from me and she's got a couple of dates in NJ over the next year. I may have to join Garden State Quilters so I can take her class. I put the book in my Amazon Wishlist. At least one member of my guild has taken one of her classes. I may suggest looking into having her ourselves. 10/15/2016 02:16:58 pm
Brava! Your quilt looks amazing and it certainly doesn't look like a simple quilt.
Lucy
10/15/2016 03:59:19 pm
You made very beautiful quilts for Paula Nadelsterns book!
peaceful
10/15/2016 05:46:11 pm
I remember you mentioning making a quilt for Paula Nadelstern. It must have been difficult to keep the completed quilt under wraps for so long. It looks more like "complex quilt, beautiful fabrics doing their trick". I love the Illuminated Blocks! This looks like a very helpful book, and so pretty.
Mrs. Plum
10/15/2016 08:17:30 pm
Congratulations on having quilts published! I like the quilting you did on Pleiades--very subtle, but complementing the movement of the blocks.
Becky in VA
10/15/2016 10:36:33 pm
Congratulations!!! What a great quilt - all your quilts!
Jan Hutchison
10/16/2016 06:58:09 am
Very cool - love your quilt! 10/16/2016 10:52:23 am
Way to go Vicki! You took simplicity and turned it into a stunning design.
Laceflower
10/16/2016 12:06:07 pm
I'm captivated by your quilt, it's just fabulous, brava.
elle
10/16/2016 02:31:43 pm
Simply effective!!!
patty
10/17/2016 09:24:03 am
I meet Paula several years ago when her quilts were hung at the Akron Art Museum. I was a hot mess as I had been in Columbus all day on a bus trip to a quilt show, had to jump in the car and drive like a crazy person to Akron in order to meet her before the crowds arrived. I volunteered at the museum and the museum staff knew I was a quilter and made sure I got to have a bit of one on one time with her.
Kristin F
10/18/2016 12:08:33 pm
WOW - this quilt is gorgeous! I'm impressed! Congratulations for being included in the book.
Margaret
10/18/2016 12:46:22 pm
Love your quilt, beautiful job as usual Comments are closed.
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I'm Vicki Welsh and I've been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I'm into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here. Categories
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