“I’ve been reading Malka’s blog, A stitch in dye, for a very long time
now, and I always enjoy all the beautiful eye candy over there. Malka has a way
of combining fabrics, both commercially printed as well as her signature
hand-dyed fabrics, to create gorgeous works of art.” -
Filminthefridge.com
“Dubrawsky’s aesthetic is colorful and vintage-inspired, with fun
and functional designs. The wide variety of small projects and accessories
makes this a good choice for beginning quilters who may not feel ready to take
on a full-size quilt and they’re excellent scrap-bag busters for quilters with a
serious stash.” - Library Journal
“Fresh Quilting: Fearless Color, Design & Inspiration is an
amazingly beautiful and content rich new book by Malka Dubrawsky. It’s no
secret I’m a big fan of Malka’s work. The first time I saw one of her quilts I
totally flipped out. Unique, colorful, and yes, Fresh!” - Kathy,
Pinkchalkstudio.com
“Her work challenges me to embrace color more passionately, to get
more gutsy with free motion quilting and to allow myself to work with more
freedom at times. I simply can't put down thisbook.” – Rachel
Hauser, Stitched in Color
“This book proves there’s much more to quilting than
warm, cozy bedspreads. Dubrawsky ( Color Your Cloth: A Quilter’s Guide to
Dyeing and Patterning Fabric ) begins with a brief, informative description
of quilting techniques, from cutting to piecing to hand and machine quilting,
then provides a gallery of projects with step-by-step directions. Dubrawsky’s
aesthetic is colorful and vintage-inspired, with fun and functional designs.
The wide variety of small projects and accessories makes this a good choice for
beginning quilters who may not feel ready to take on a full-size quil and
they’re excellent scrap-bag busters for quilters with a serious stash”. –
Library Journal
“The brightly coloured cover draws you into
this book which aims to rejuvenate home sewing projects through quilting in
colourful and bold designs. This is more of a book aimed towards home
decorating, rather than offering any in-depth patchwork or quilting advice.
There are varied projects ranging from quilts to scarves and needle cases, and
with a good variety in between. Each project has diagrams to assist with the
design and layout and colour photographs of the finished objects. But the
projects themselves are bright and funky and there is a good variety of
patchwork techniques to make them all a little out of the ordinary. It's not
really a book for the art quilter looking for inspiration in colour design, but
if you feel your home is lacking in exhibiting your creative output, then some
of the projects would most likely be of interest. However, for the seasoned
quilter, this might be a little basic.” - Workshop on the Web
“ A great resource if you want to try quilting for the first time,
the projects are inspiring for quilters at any level of experience. And it's
beautifully designed I've picked it up dozens of times just to flip through.
Malka's style involves using a lot of colour and improvisational piecing and in
Fresh Quilting she offers techniques and tips for getting
comfortable with both. All of the projects in the book are beautiful.” -
thevillagehaberdashery.co.uk
“Quilters looking for a variety of bright, contemporary
projects will enjoy this title that includes 20 items ranging from dainty coin
purses, coasters and scarves through to bed-sized quilts. Bags, cushions, baby
quilts and fabric books are also included in a vibrant assortment of fabrics
that are cheerful and uplifting. The author's mantra is to inspire the reader
to craft the 'little things' because they are often the most cherished and this
book reflects her approach to making items for friends, family and home. Each
project is accompanied by full instructions but the book also includes essential
techniques for piecing, basting, quilting, binding and finishing. This is an
ideal book for those looking to reduce their stash as many of the projects use a
wide variety of prints and colours and the cushion and quilt projects can easily
be scaled up or down as required.” - Sewing World
"Malka Dubrawsky and Interweave books – what an amazing combination – one
of my favourite improv quilters and one of my favourite book publishers all
rolled up together: Malka’s stunning colourful designs, combined with
Interweave’s attention to detail – love it – and the book delivers! Malka’s
quilts and patchwork designs are all about colour and pattern. She dyes and
over-dyes her own fabric and combines these in eclectic and clashing and fun
ways that are part gypsy and part country but the final result is completely
modern! Her stitching may be a bit wonky at times and her corners may not meet
up perfectly – but for me that not only adds to the charm of these improv quilts
but also the accessibility of her style – she is all about fearless quilting and
sewing – just getting in there and doing it. Her fearless style embraces flaws
but also discovers new methods, exciting colour combinations and fantastic
designs." - Whipup.net
"A myriad of projects at every skill level for the Modern
quilter." - Machine Quilting Unlimited
