The Big Book of Lap Quilts: 51 Patterns for Family Room Favorites

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!

Book is disappointing. Yes, there are a whopping 51 quilts included. The colors of most are as unappealing as the designs. And the designs.....many leave a lot to be desired. If you are looking for "country" then this is a book you will enjoy. If you are looking for an eclectic blend of good designs, this is not the book to choose. Many of the quilts look cluttered or busy from both a design and fabric standpoint. There's little that refreshing, pleasing in color balance. I found maybe two or three designs that look interesting. In terms of value, I place this book at about $15....certainly not $27.99. I expected better based on the promotions.

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.

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.

Many great ideas and directions. Love the book.

I like this book very much.

So many great quilt patterns. Price was great!

Looking forward to new projects.

Il libro è concepito bene. Le spiegazioni anche se in inglese sono molto accurate e i progetti sono tutti di buon gusto. Bravi

exactly as expected

schöne Anleitungen, genau mein Geschamck

libro molto interessante