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book cover of 'Urban Quilting' has a photo of a bd with a colorful quilt in abstract shapes on a bed next to a black night stand with a plant on it.
book cover of 'Urban Quilting' has a photo of a bd with a colorful quilt in abstract shapes on a bed next to a black night stand with a plant on it. The book is sitting on a quilt.
open book of 'Urban Quilting' showing text regarding fabric requirements and cutting directions
Open book with detailed instructions and clear diagrams. The left page has text, while the right page shows color inspiration for quilts. The color inspiration includes diagrams for quilts labeled "Walls", "Throw", and "Queen".
Open book with quilt designs. The left page shows a peach and navy quilt with a children's book and toys. The right page has a quilt design labeled "Boat Pond" with size options: Baby 48" x 48", Throw 72" x 72", and Queen 96" x 96".
back cover of 'Urban Quilting' has a photo of a yellow, white and blue quilt on the back of a chair next to a table with a plant on it. There is text regarding beginner level and what the book includes.

Urban Quilting

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By Wendy Chow

Quilt Patterns for the Modern-Day Home

Learn the timeless craft in no time with this beginners guide to quilting. 

Although the skill has been around for centuries, quilting continues to evolve as new trends emerge. Learn how to make quilted creations that have a modern feel with Urban Quilting.

Urban Quilting includes:

• 10 quilt designs, each with patterns for 3 sizes, for making up to 30 quilts

• Beginner-friendly content, including everything you need to know to get started

• Detailed instructions with clear diagrams so you can learn quickly and easily

• Insightful information on the history of quilting and how today’s quilters are modernizing the craft

Urban Quilting is perfect to adorn your own home with or give your projects as gifts! 

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    Tori
    Great book but misprinted page

    All the patterns are correct just one page to show the quilt is misprinted

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    Jacquie M.
    So Much Information in this Quilt Book

    I loved this book so much I purchased Wendy Chows second book as well! Well written, clean and clear instructions! Beautiful photos, step by step instructions and tips! Purchase both books you will not be disappointed!

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    Laphatkarn F.
    Very recommended.

    Very recommended. I made my first quilt blanket ever from this book. Instructions very clear and easy to follow. Patterns inside book is easy to follow and beautiful when finished. This book really for someone who just learned to quit. 🥰🥰🥰

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    Kendra R.
    Love this book! Great for new quilters!

    I love all the patterns, very modern and just beautiful! Although I haven’t yet quilted them all, the instructions seems clear and easy to follow, perfect for beginners. The photos are gorgeous and will inspire you to quilt!

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    Morgan S.
    Great modern colorful patterns

    Super excited to pick up this new quilting book. Great photos and instructions for beginner quilters and more advanced. I love that the specific Kona colors are listed and each quilt is shown with multiple color ways. I also really appreciate each patterns has 3 different size options. Can’t wait to get started!

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    Gail S.
    Detailed instructions and options for cutting fabric

    Beautiful photos and color inspirations. I am working out my colors for fabric choices for "Hey There !" So inspired I might go for queen size

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    Heather
    So gorgeous!

    This is such a gorgeous book! The patterns are all very pretty and well designed. Even if I wasn’t a quilter this would make a beautiful coffee table book.

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    c f.
    BEAUTIFUL BOOK

    This is the perfect modern quilt book. All the patterns are written clearly and concise. I love all the different color options shown for each pattern. I highly recommend this book to any level of quilter!

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    A. R.
    Modern quilts you actually want to make!

    I love all of the patterns in this book! Usually with a quilt book the question is which of these patterns do I actually want to make. With this book the question is which do I want to make first?! And it’s pretty enough to sit on my coffee table.

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    Gretchen
    Beautiful, comprehensive book with lovely illustrations

    I am not a new quilter, I have maybe 5 or so quilts under my belt, but I imagine if I was this books intro section would be like a holy grail. Wendy does a fantastic job breaking down how exactly one makes a quilt in easy terms, something I wish I had when I made my first couple quilts. The designs are beyond beautiful, I could see myself making most of them at some point. My favorite feature of this book is how well done each quilts instructions are. They are so clear and she even includes really helpful pictures and diagrams. I am smitten by the tiny illustration of the rotary cutter, it’s so dang cute! I have use many quilt patterns from many different designers and this is some of the clearer language I’ve seen! I couldn’t recommend this book enough and I have fabric coming in the mail for the crosstown buzz quilt as we speak!

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    Sebastian
    Must have for your quilting library! Excellent for beginners and experienced quilters alike!

    Gorgeous book-- I have long been a fan of Wendy's work, and was so happy to hear she was releasing a book!I appreciate the easy to understand instructions with photos to accompany them, as well as different color schemes and well organized charts for cutting the different sizes (each comes with 3 sizes to choose from!)I can't get wait to get started! Thanks Wendy for all your hard work :)

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    carolinagurl
    A Great Quilt Book

    I’ve read a lot of quilting books. This is a great book for quilters of any level. The patterns are modern looking and easy to understand. I appreciated how the author took time to explain the quilting basics in a concise way. I loved this book.

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    Roslyn A.F.
    Great investment

    If you're interested in modern quilting this is a terrific go-to reference.

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    jane s.
    Beautiful quilts .

    Beautiful pictures and easy to follow directions. Love all the quilt patterns and that the fabrics used are listed.

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    Amazon C.
    Good book for quilt patterns!

    Gives lots of ideas for projects! Good patterns for many quilts.

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    V.J.M.
    Check yardage amounts!

    WARNING: Author's yardage amounts are not entirely correct. Costly mistake ... I am now stuck with nearly 2 yards of fabric. I blame myself; I should have realized the amounts weren't logical. Otherwise the designs and instructions are great!

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    GLORY B.
    Great Ideals for quilts

    I like all the different ideals for more modern quilts

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    Stephanie M.
    Excellent Quilting Resource

    I have been sewing for many years, but finally ventured into quilting. This is an excellent resource for anyone like me who is trying quilting for the first time (or those who have been quilting… the patterns are gorgeous!). I love the modern designs, and the inspiration with all the beautiful solid fabrics!

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    Rhonda
    Well written.

    Enjoying this quilting book very much. The instructions and illustrations are comprehensive. Can’t wait to make some if the beautiful quilts!

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    Jo
    Very beginner friendly

    I've never quilted before and was intimidated by the idea, but this book breaks it down into simple terms. I sew clothes, so I'm not sure how the book would be for someone with no sewing knowledge. The patterns are great too!

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    lori j.
    Great Modern Patterns

    Amazing book with modern patterns.

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    NewDog
    Very informative

    Good information. There aren't many patterns, but the ones included are all nice, modern style quilts with complete instructions.

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    Kay
    The books were of great illustration and easy directions.

    It was very good.

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    debra t.
    Nice book

    Lots of color information, pictures and how to's.

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    Bradley
    My wife loves it

    I can’t personally say anything about it but got for my wife as a gift and she loves quilting and loves this book

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    Ben w.
    My Gateway Quilting Book

    I'd been thinking about trying my hand at quilting for some time when this came out, and the title alone made quilting feel so much more approachable than it had ever seemed to me before. I love that it includes quilts as well as smaller projects. I live in a small space and knowing that Wendy's approach was coming from the perspective of an NYC apartment dweller was encouraging. When I actually got the book in hand I found it to be beautiful, detailed, and easy to follow. Wendy's site and Instagram have also been wonderful resources. I made my very first quilt (Twin Poles) using this book and it continues to be a resource and inspiration I return to a year and many quilts later.

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    Barb i.W.
    A beautiful book with stunning quilts

    Not only does this book include an informative, brief history of quilting and some terrific modern designs, but it is also a beautiful object in and of itself. Full-color photos, clear diagrams and directions, several colorways for each project are just the beginning. Hard cover, lie-flat binding, an attached ribbon bookmark, and the black binding with color cover photo make it a beautiful addition to your library, before or after you make some of Wendy's projects A delight!

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    Kim
    Quilting

    So happy I purchased this book. It’s awesome ❤️

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    T E.
    Excellent

    I have the space to quilt good clean projects.