Totally Tubular Quilts

I loved this book!It was very useful to get me thinking about quilt patterns differently. I enjoy making my own designs on graph paper, and this has inspired me to try some new ideas and techniques.One of the things I don't enjoy about making a quilt is trying to get the seams to line up perfectly! With these designs, it doesn't seem to matter so much (although I haven't actually made one yet). Looking closely at the pictures of some of her quilts, it seems small mismatching doesn't detract from the design.I don't particularly like many of the choices of fabrics - but they do help show the design.Some additional pictures at the beginning, explaining the technique, would have been helpful. I needed to read a few times, and play with cutting up & coloring paper, before I really understood it.If you've never made a quilt before, I wouldn't recommend starting with this book. It really only teaches about this one technique. But if you enjoy quilting, and want to start thinking of some different designs, this could be a great choice.

Rita is amazing. Seriously was confused at first. Just follow the instructions though and it will get you there. Thank you.

Just okay. Older book so the publication wasn't as nice as newer books.

This is a wonderful book and very well written. Plenty of photos and drawings to get this exciting quilting method across to any quilter who wants to learn. Totally Tubular is eye candy to the quilter and brain food for future quilt ideas! Rita even has a seperate CD you can purchase to go along with the book to help create your own dynamic quilts. Go to her web site [..] for more information.It is a shame this book is out of print. But the good news is, you can still get an autographed copy from Rita! Shipping from Rita was super fast and very well packaged!Great work Rita, I can't wait to get started!!!

Great book full of new Ideas... I was hoping “Hatchlings” would be in the book. It was not...But the book was good and I learned a bit ?kore about Tubular quilts. Where can I find “Hatchlings” ???

Looking forward to learning this technique -- instructions are clear and illustrations are helpful. This edition had two errata which wasn't an issue for me, but might be for others. Hopefully corrections were made in subsequent printings. Can't wait to make a quilt with this technique.

Even though it is a reprint it is well done and good instructions. Only miss the shine on the pages.

Some people like to quilt. I decided I'm just not one of those people. I would rather sew clothes or other things than quilt.