Review By: Connie Krochmal,   suite101.com - April 1, 2009
"...These quilts are made from squares, rectangles, and strips. From this series novices can learn all of the basic quilting and sewing techniques. These include the three methods of securing the layers (tying, hand quilting, and machine quilting). In addition, this covers three methods of binding the edges.
Each of the books in this series features three designs with three versions in three sizes (wall hanging/crib, twin, and queen). For each of the designs, a fabric chart shows what will be needed for each size. There is also a cutting chart for each size as well. A color layout shows how to assemble the completed blocks...
Super Simple Quilts #2 has very appealing designs. One called Just So has a modern contemporary feel. If you want a clean, uncluttered look, this is an excellent choice. For a fall quilt, choose the orange and brown version.
The So Simple design is made of assorted red and blue plaids. It would be great for a kid’s room. For a Christmas throw, substitute green plaids for the blue."

Review By: Dawn Goldsmith,   Suite101 - October 2, 2009
"The volumes in Alex Anderson's new quilting book series, published by C&T Publishing, a major publisher of quilt and craft magazines, are colorful, easy to use and not overwhelming. Each book is 28 pages long with a total of nine projects or three patterns in three sizes featuring three colorful fabrics. They are geared to meet the needs of the beginning quilter or a more advanced quilter looking for super-quick projects. In book four of the Super Simple Quilts series, the authors present nine appliqué projects to sew with or without a machine. They begin with an overview of basic equipment and techniques with step-by-step visual and written directions for proper rotary cutter use. This alone may save a beginner from blood and tears and maybe even stitches. Rotary cutters can be dangerous. A Peek Inside Super Simple Quilts In keeping with C&T Publishing’s devotion to clean, uncluttered, easy to read page layouts peppered with visual aids, this book proceeds with clear steps for fusing, layering the quilt, appliqué and quilt in one step using the machine appliqué method. It then continues on into the big-stitch hand appliqué and quilting method, followed with a series of photos demonstrating proper knot tying. A discussion concerning binding methods could be helpful to quilters in all stages of their craft. The patterns use various geometric shapes including the circle, which is often a daunting shape to incorporate into a quilt. Great Gift for Beginning Quilters If looking for a gift or guidance for a beginning quilter young or old, this book may meet the need. At less than $10, it fits most any quilter’s budget. This book would not fit the needs of experienced quilters intending to increase their abilities or those in search of new and demanding patterns. The book adheres to the premise in the title – super simple – almost to the point of primitive."