Simply Retro with Camille Roskelley: Fresh Quilts from Classic Blocks

by Camille Roskelley

Overview

Camille Roskelley, best-selling author of Simplify with Camille Roskelley, puts a brand new spin on traditional-block quilting. By exploring modern print combinations and employing innovative techniques such as supersizing blocks, Roskelley offers a fresh interpretation of classic blocks in 12 achievable projects. Simple enough for beginners, all of the projects are easy to piece using precuts, yardage, and scrap fabrics. And, as always, Roskelley’s fail-proof instructions and expert knowledge will guide and inspire every step of the way. • Master a variety of simple techniques such as half-square triangles and easy Flying Geese for a bold, sophisticated style • Classic-block quilting gets a modern makeover with jumbo sizes, fresh prints and colors, and secondary patterns created with color placement • Bridge the traditional and modern with quilts that have timeless appeal

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781607056843
Publisher:	C&T Publishing / Stash Books
Publication date:	06/01/2013
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	532,353
Product dimensions:	8.07(w) x 10.08(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

Growing up in a home brimming with creativity and quilts, it was only natural that Camille Roskelley started designing her own quilts and fabrics. She launched her pattern making business, Thimble Blossoms, in 2007. Visit her popular blog, Simplify, at camilleroskelley.com. 

Table of Contents

Introduction A Word about Fabric Projects Swell Retro Sidebar:  Easy HSTs Baby Love                Small Block Quilt *  Large Block Quilt Vintage Sidebar: Making it Fit Dapper                Main Dapper Quilt * Dapper Variation             Sidebar: Easy Flying Geese Playground Dwell Adorn Sweet Life Framed Fresh Sidebar: Wrap-up Quiltmaking Basics             Tools & Cutting * Piecing * Borders * Batting & Backing * Quilting * Binding About the Author

Editorial Reviews

If you have been wanting to try your hand at sewing one of the very popular “modern” type of quilt but you do not know where to begin or you are not even sure this style is for you? This book might just be the answer you are looking for. Camille Roskelley very cleverly bridges the traditional with the modern. She combines different color combinations and simple techniques such as half-square triangles and easy Flying Geese to create a bold sophisticated style. Classic block quilting takes on a new look with jumbo sizes, fresh prints and colors and secondary patterns created by color placement. Camille uses Precut Jelly Rolls, Charm Packs, Fat Quarters mixed with fabric from your stash to create her quilts. You will find a great description of all the precut fabrics packets, good basic quilting instructions and wonderful photos that will inspire you along the way.

August 2013 The Applique Society Newsletter

Camille Roskelley's new book Simply Retro is filled with fun quilts made from classic blocks. All 11 projects are perfect for use with precuts, scraps, or yardage. Beautifully photographed with clear directions, this book is sure to become your new favorite!

October/November 2013 McCall's Quick Quilts

In Camille's words, this book starts with the idea of taking traditional blocks, updating them, upscaling them and giving them a twist. You'll love the way Camille has simplified the piecing to maximize chain piecing and minimize Y-seams.

July 2013 Australian Quilters Companion

Simply Retro with Camille Roskelley offers quilters new ideas on traditional quilting, exploring modern print combinations and showing how to use precuts, yardage and scraps to supersize blocks or create alternative block arrangements. From using simple half-square triangles to creating big sizes and unique pattern combinations, this is a fine collection of ideas for any who would do something different with traditional quilting approaches as a background.

9/6/13 The Needlecraft Shelf

In Camille's words, this book starts with the idea of taking traditional blocks, updating them, upscaling them and giving them a twist. You'll love the way Camille has simplified the piecing to maximize chain piecing and minimize Y-seams.
--Australian Quilters Companion; July 2013

Simply Retro with Camille Roskelley offers quilters new ideas on traditional quilting, exploring modern print combinations and showing how to use precuts, yardage and scraps to supersize blocks or create alternative block arrangements. From using simple half-square triangles to creating big sizes and unique pattern combinations, this is a fine collection of ideas for any who would do something different with traditional quilting approaches as a background.
--The Needlecraft Shelf; 9/6/13

Camille Roskelley's new book Simply Retro is filled with fun quilts made from classic blocks. All 11 projects are perfect for use with precuts, scraps, or yardage. Beautifully photographed with clear directions, this book is sure to become your new favorite!
--McCall's Quick Quilts; October/November 2013

If you have been wanting to try your hand at sewing one of the very popular “modern” type of quilt but you do not know where to begin or you are not even sure this style is for you? This book might just be the answer you are looking for. Camille Roskelley very cleverly bridges the traditional with the modern. She combines different color combinations and simple techniques such as half-square triangles and easy Flying Geese to create a bold sophisti- cated style. Classic block quilting takes on a new look with jumbo sizes, fresh prints and colors and secondary patterns created by color placement. Camille uses Pre cut Jelly Rolls, Charm Packs, Fat Quarters mixed with fabric from your stash to create her quilts. You will find a great description of all the precut fabrics packets, good basic quilting instructions and wonderful photos that will inspire you along the way.
--The Applique Society Newsletter; August 2013

From the Publisher

In her second book, fabric and quilt designer Roskelley (Simplify with Camille Roskelley) returns to her area of expertise—traditional-style quilts with modern flair. The collection includes 11 designs in a variety of sizes, from wall hangings to baby quilts to a queen-size bedspread, most sewn in the aqua, red, green, and white palette that has become the author's trademark. Once again, she focuses on time-saving precut fabrics, although directions are provided for quilters cutting from yardage. VERDICT Roskelley's designs are popular among the online quilting community, and her designs are contemporary enough to appeal to modern quilters yet classic enough to appeal to traditionalists. Purchase accordingly.

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