The Big Book of Lap Quilts: 51 Patterns for Family Room Favorites Paperback – January 9, 2019

This book is a nice compilation of quilts by many different designers that I'm sure you will recognize (the back cover lists some of them). A couple of my favorites are Kim Diehl and Cheryl Wall. I have an extensive quilt book library but was surprised that I only recognized two of the quilts in the book (both by Cheryl).Many of the quilt designs I would describe as modern or minimalist in appearance but there are also many more traditional quilts - some with applique. There are two quilts I especially like - Dripping Diamonds by Sarah Bisel which is made with 2.5" strips and Raise the Roof by Carrie Nelson which is a log cabin quilt set in a barn raising setting but with alternating star blocks. It uses fat quarters and is very scrappy.The book uses a large black font which is easy to read and follow. (I hate books that are printed in a little gray font.)The instructions for creating the quilts are very clear plus there are graphics for each step of creating the blocks and for layout. The book is quilt patterns from front to cover (240 pages) so if you need some instruction on quilting basics, you will need another resource for that. The completed quilt is always shown in both a marketing image as well as a straight on view.If I was offered do-overs, would I buy this book again? Yes

I love the Big Book of Lap Quilts: 51 Patterns for Family Room Favorites. There is such a variety of quilts in this book with easy to understand instructions and big beautiful color photos, too. I found several patterns that I will be using right away to make my own quilts!

I am loving these patterns! Clear instructions and great download capabilities. I can't wait to get started! A great book to add to my collection.

Lots of great quilt patterns in lap size. There are ones for every level of quilting experience. Well written, wonderful layout and great , colorful pictures.

I was a bit disappointed by this book. I did find several quilts that I wanted to make. In fact, one is currently on the way to the finish. This is not a beginners book. I would rate this intermediate to challenging. Some of the quilts are repeats from other books I have. There are a lot of patterns but they are complex and most require a lot of different fabrics.

Easy to use. A good collection of patterns.

Love this book!!! So many projects so little time. I have finished one quilt already. Pictures are great and the instructions are very clear.

This book had great patterns and lovely colorful pictures. The patterns were varied in style. This book was a good purchase.