“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
“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
