Making Quilts with Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession: 21 Authentic Projects

This is one of those books you'd like no one else to know about but you, it's that good. You want it to be your very own, special treat. However, I don't think it's possible. I have two of her earlier books, and they are some of the best eye-candy I own. I think this quilter has reached and is reaching masterpiece quilt designer status with book. I LOVE HER FABRIC CHOICES. They are wonderful juxtapositions of print and color that really work well in each of her designs. Some of the simpler designs are primal and primitive and they WORK. You could easily interpret each of her designs with your own fabric choices, using her quilts as inspiration. This is a book every daring and eclectic quilter/designer/artist would/should have in their collection.

I just received my copy of this book last night, and was delighted to find a number of funky designs that I definitely want to make. As an American, I find her Australian color selections to be different than what we typically see in the U.S., but that is precisely one of the things I find so attractive. Although I wasn't personally drawn to some of the color combinations in the book, I really loved many of the designs. The Folk Art Birds were a delightful silhouette, but combined with the wacky border, it was a great quilt. She also had done some very interesting things with a slight diagonal cut across a single block. I have been seeing one of those quilts featured in her wonderful blog, and was quite anxious to get my copy of the book so that I can re-create it. I am a big fan of the "Material Obsession" look, so if you have liked Kathy Doughty's work in the past, you will want to get a copy of this book!

I have too many quilt books. And most have never been opened. This volume is different. Full of color and lofty ideas. I enjoy the authors imaginative use of fabrics. Material Obsessions is my personal favorite from Kathy, but that certainly leaves room for all of her other books as well. She inspires me

Very colorful patterns inside! Pattern range from modern to traditional with a twist. The pictures are sharp, crisp, and inspiring. The directions are easy to understand. Overall a very well and thought-out book that is inspiring to quilters both beginner and experienced.

The projects in this book are lovely with a combination of traditional designs with a modern outlook. The quilts seem simple until you look at the details. The format is well designed and attractive (even as an Kindle book). The content is relevant and well written. The projects looked simple when I first browsed through the book. I have since chosen a project to complete from the book and read through the project more thoroughly. As a beginner quilter, these projects will be a little challenging to complete, but I think the result will be well worth it. The combination of a great book with well designed and very attractive projects make this book a total winner for me. I will have to increase my (physical) library with the paperback edition of this book as well as the Kindle version.

There are at least 5 quilts going to make and have completed one. Love this designer.

A very creative book but disappointed in the faded pictures. Maybe this occurred due to the paper, seems organic.

Kathy's quilts are lively, fun and colorful. I love so many Australian quilts for their refreshing use of color which is different from what we have in the U.S. Having followed Kathy's blog for several years and owning her other books, I was happy to see this new book out.

Awesome quilt book with very inspiring designs. Good instructions

Très satisfaite de l'achat de ce livre plein de créativité et de belles couleurs et en particulier le modèle "Fractured Quilt".

Very good service. I selected this item as a gift for my wife. I ordered it with no issues and it arrived on time in excellent condition. A very good and easy to use service.

Wundervolles Buch, einfach zum Anschauen! Und zum Nacharbeiten ( die Anleitungen sind verständlich, auch mit einem kleineren englischem Wortschatz. Bei einigen Arbeiten braucht es etwas Nachdenken) Wann sollte man sich dieses Buch kaufen ? Wenn man Lust hat, sich auf wilde Stoffzusammenstellungen einzulassen. Und es regt an, eigene Wege zu gehen.

Ich bin ein Fan von Kathy Doughty und ihrem Blog Material Obsession und habe schon einige Bilder im Netz gesehen, aber das Buch selbst gefällt mir noch viel besser und ich freue mich schon darauf, etwas nachzuarbeiten.