Ricky Tims' Kool Kaleidoscope Quilts: Simple Strip-Piecing Technique for Stunning Results

By Ricky Tims

Learn Tims’ innovative techniques step-by-step to create a stunning kaleidoscope quilt of your own.

• An inspirational gallery of 26 student quilts

• Like snowflakes, each quilt you make with this technique will be unique

• Includes easy steps to enlarge or reduce the size of your quilt

Create a spectacular kaleidoscope quilt with Ricky's unique strip-piecing method for making a multi-faceted pattern. You'll see impressive and intricate results from simple sets of strips; it’s foolproof with little need for pre-planning. The beauty lies in the unpredictability of how the fabric unfolds—just like a real kaleidoscope!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Nov 1, 2010
• ISBN: 9781607051633

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Text copyright © 2010 by Ricky Tims

Artwork copyright © 2010 by Ricky Tims and C&T Publishing, Inc.

Publisher: Amy Marson

Creative Director: Gailen Runge

Acquisitions Editor: Susanne Woods

Editor: Liz Aneloski

Technical Editors: Carolyn Aune and Gailen Runge

Copyeditor/Proofreader: Wordfirm Inc.

Cover/Book Designer: Kristen Yenche

Production Coordinator: Zinnia Heinzmann

Production Editor: Julia Cianci

Illustrator: Tim Manibusan

Quilt photography by Gregory Case

How-to photography by Ricky Tims

Published by C&T Publishing, Inc., P.O. Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Tims, Ricky.

Ricky Tims' kool kaleidoscope quilts : simple strip-piecing technique for stunning results.

  p. cm.

ISBN 978-1-60705-080-3 (softcover)

1. Patchwork-Patterns. 2. Strip quilting--Patterns. 3. Quilting. I. Title.

TT835.T5245 2010 746.46'041--dc22

                                          2010007573

10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Dedication

This book is dedicated to the beauty and majesty of Planet Earth, which never fails to inspire me spiritually, mentally, and creatively. Over time, I've come to realize that life unfolds and evolves; the subtle changes in nature never repeat themselves. The colors shift, the clouds transform, and the light and shadows create a unique dance. The unexpected tapestry woven by Mother Nature provides a constant visual surprise. Hmmm...reminds me of a kaleidoscope: never predictable, ever changing, always beautiful.

Acknowledgments

This book is dedicated to members of quilt guilds in the St. Louis area that, between the years of 1991 and 2000, fostered my growth as a quilter and taught me most of what I know as a quilter, and whose encouragement eventually led to my career. To the Thimble and Thread Quilt Guild, Circle In The Square Quilters, and St. Louis Art Quilt Alliance—I am forever thankful.

I wish to thank my mom and dad for their continued support of my rather unusual career. It took a while to find my way. Thanks for being there when it seemed I was lost.

To Justin—thanks for picking up the pieces when they are scattered everywhere. Your support is invaluable.

I'd like to acknowledge Darra Williamson, who is brilliant at taking my concepts, thoughts, and ideas and formulating them into a text that is logical and well organized.

To Liz Aneloski, thank you for understanding my insane schedule and for being flexible and forgiving each time I missed a deadline. You are a creative genius. Thank you for leading the team to create this beautiful book.

Thank you to the entire creative and technical staff at C&T Publishing for taking my vision and making it a reality.

The efforts of all these people on my behalf have enabled this book to be an amazing reality. Thank you all.

Contents

Dedication and Acknowledgments

Introduction

Kool Kaleidoscope: Technique at a Glance

Selecting