Deck the Halls: Quilts to Celebrate Christmas Paperback – July 14, 2009

The ten projects in this book are charming and timeless; displaying traditional Christmas colors and themes. I purchased this book solely for the 'Welcome Christmas Door Banner', shown in the Look Inside feature. Upon receipt of the book, the banner was everything I anticipated it would be. I hope I've given myself enough time to create it before Christmas 2014 rolls around! I guess I'll see. My project list seems to grow each day. So many beautiful quilts to make, so little time!Other projects include two runners and a topper for the festive table, a warm and welcoming mantel runner, four wall hangings ranging in sizes of, 37.5-inches square, 47.5-inches square, 33.5x41-inches, and 37.5x39-inches, a stocking to complete the look of the mantel, and the door banner, which measures 17.5x42.5-inches. Two of the quilts especially catch my eye, 'Pomegranates and Posies' along with 'Christmas Kisses,' which features sprigs of mistletoe.The author, Cheryl Almgren Taylor, includes directions, at the front of the book, for: Selection of fabric and thread; piecing methods; tips about the sewing machine and needles; rotary cutting; types of fusible web; caring for your iron when using fusible web; using a Teflon pressing sheet, which enables pre-assembly of applique pieces and prevents the web adhesive from melting onto your iron, (a couple available on Amazon,  June Tailor Non Stick Pressing Sheet 18x18"  and  Bear Thread Applique Pressing Sheet ). She also gives good coverage of quilt-making basics. Sprinkled throughout are helpful tips.All but one of the designs use machine-stitched fusible-web applique. If fusible web isn't to your liking, the alternative method of paper piecing, is explained. I found all of the instructions to be detailed and easy to understand/follow. All but one project,'Cleone's Christmas Stocking' has full-sized templates.For me, Deck the Halls: Quilts to Celebrate Christmas, is a good addition to my quilt book collection.Also by Taylor: Inspirational Appliqué: Reflections of Faith, Hope, and Love Christmas Is Coming: Applique Quilt Patterns to Celebrate the Season

Well packaged and really good condition. Will make some of these beautiful quilts.

I start my Christmas gifts soon.The minute I saw Cheryl Almgren Taylor's designs I knew this was what I want to work on for friends and family.The patterns, especially the Ribbons Table Runner is a winner. Different, colorful, and the right size. The Christmas Kisses Quilt is a project to work through the year,and I am looking forward to this.I have been taking classes and quilting for years and enjoy seeing and trying the new innovations quilt designers inspire.Deck the Halls has it all. Gee, that rhymed.Thank you.

Very good book and I love the patterns in it. It is like new, no torn pages, no sign of wear, Love it and Thank You Pat

Exactly what I was looking for! Many great ideas are in the book, which also inspired me to work a new design. Love this book! It's at my library but wanted my own to work from and write in.

I quilt with a small group and we have decided to start our Christmas quilting early, wellafter receiving this book I could hardly wait. I love the way the book is set out, the instruction are easy to follow. I would recommendthis book to anyone who enjoys make Christmas quilts.

This is must for anyone who likes to quilt Christmas themed quilts. Amazon shows the patterns that inside. It is more advanced, so a beginner may find some of it a little difficult. The instructions are detailed. This is a fantastic addition to your quilting book collection.

I got this book in November of 2013 to make some gifts for the holidays. The patterns are charming and challenging. I will use it for years to come. It has lot of great ideas.

Full of everything lovely for Christmas. A wonderful Welcome banner, easy Christmas stocking, mantel runner with baubles, table runners, Gingerbread men and candy canes quilt and traditional quilts. I want to make all of them, especially the stunning poinsettia quilt, oh, and the holly and berries table topper - just a brilliant book. So glad I bought it. Instructions are clear and pattern pieces are full size, ready to trace. Lots of fusible web applique so quite quick to make. Would also be very good for Christmas presents, if you could bear to part with them! Thanks Cheryl.

Fun to make up

Excellent thanks

Jolly good book great price super delivery

love it