Magazines for Beginner's

**quiltstringz** · 09-26-2012, 08:18 AM

I have found that I am not really interested in subscribing to any particular magazine. I know that you get a better price, but have the time there isn't anything I am interested in so the "better" price really isn't such a good deal. I usually look at the newstand and if there is something that really interests me will buy that particular magazine. I think you may get a better deal looking at the Library or investing that money in a good Begining Quilting Book. I believe that Better Homes and Gardens has a good one and also Quilter's complete Guide by Fons & Porter, I started with the Art of Classic Quiltmaking by Harriet Hargrave.

These books will give you the information needed to get started and will be a resource to refer back to, I still after 15 years use mine for things the mind just can't remember

**AliKat** · 09-26-2012, 08:24 AM

There are sooo many quilting magazines and books. If you are on a budget I'd suggest sharing a subscription with a quilting 'buddy' or two. You can also try some used book stores as they might have some.

Personally I go to Barnes & Noble have a pretty coffee on my son's account and read the magazines not in plastic while sipping away at the coffee. My quilting buddies and I also share our magazines.

ali

**Raggiemom** · 09-26-2012, 08:50 AM

I find Quick Quilts and Quiltmaker to be great magazines for beginners.

**Lucio** · 09-26-2012, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Raggiemom

I find Quick Quilts and Quiltmaker to be great magazines for beginners.

I agree. I've let all subscriptions but these lapse. I quilt for charity and find the quilts in other magazines too time and money consuming.

**annt59** · 09-26-2012, 08:53 AM

I like the digital version of QuiltersWorld.com

**QuiltnNan** · 09-26-2012, 09:53 AM

when i was a newbie, i liked fons and porter... the quilts are relatively simple and the instructions are good

**ArtsyOne** · 09-26-2012, 03:49 PM

My local quilt shop sells outdated magazines at half price, so check yours too. Sometimes used quilting books are less expensive than a new magazine, so check your local Goodwill or other thrift store. In most magazines there will be projects of different skill levels - I like Better Homes & Gardens the best, and there's a new magazine that I think is called Modern Quilter who's first issue is coming out in October. Modern quilts tend to have fewer pieces and I think the magazine may have good projects for a beginner. You will have so much fun!!

**jmabby** · 09-26-2012, 05:25 PM

Another idea is to go to the library, check out a bunch of books and magazines and find out what has ideas and articles you find interesting for you

**Daylesewblessed** · 09-26-2012, 05:30 PM

If you are not involved with a quilt guild yet, I urge you to look for one in your community. Many of them maintain a library or have magazine/book exchanges. There are quilters there who may be willing to lend you magazines or share their copies. The resources in a quilt guild are fantastic!

Dayle

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