I know that someone out there can offer suggestions for me on selecting a good "Beginners" book for quilting. I truly need to know the basics since most of my sewing skills were self-taught. I am not afraid to try anything and I learn best thru show and tell. Thanks for any help you all pass my way. What a wonderful group of people you all are :-)
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It depends on what type of Quilting you are looking for, Quilt in a Day is one of my favorite, teaches lots of quickie techniques. Can join in block of month here for other techniques, check the search button on top, I'm sure many would come up.
My tip, try to keep seams even !! As long as you enjoy the experience, thats what matters !! |
Thanks Quilt Girl
Becky |
Do you have a library near you ? I would check them first otherwise you can spend a small fortune on books :wink:
I would look for " Your first quilt book or it should be " |
I'm a newbie also and a visual learner as well. First, I suggest you take a class. It honestly made a HUGE difference for me. Once you have the basics down, you can learn more easily from a book or video. Then, I suggest the videos on the Missouri Star Quilt Company website. Those are great! Very easy to follow.
Finally, I would recommend a book I just recently bought gently used here in the classified section. It is wonderful. Quilter's Complete Guide by Fons and Porter |
"Quilter's Complete Guide by Fons and Porter"
I absolutely agree, their pics are good and the write ups are simple and plain. |
I'll be the third to recommend the Fons and Porter book. Very informative & easy to understand.
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I have the "Complete Guide to Quilting" Better Homes, and it is a great reference.
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I also have the "Complete Guide to Quilting" by Better Homes and think it is great. It has photographs vs. drawings which I find very helpful. Also, Eleanor Burns does a great job of explaining and I've never had a problem with any of her simpler patterns.
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Alex Anderson has a great book for beginners. Not sure of the name right now. If I run across it, I will post.
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I really like Quilter's Academy, Freshman Year by Harriet Hargrave and Carrie Hargrave. I think they've sent the third book to the publisher and are working on the fourth of six right now.
Cheers, K |
Harriet Hargrave's "Quilters Academy Vol. 1"
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Originally Posted by hcarpanini
Alex Anderson has a great book for beginners. Not sure of the name right now. If I run across it, I will post.
Cheers, K |
bought my quilters bible at joanns,,,, their book for 24.95
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Recommend Georgia Bonesteel's book "Lap Quilting". All templates result
in perfect squares. You can "quilt as you go" or assemble blocks in one top, then hand or machine quilt. |
I learned to quilt using Alex Anderson's Start Quilting book, my first project was the rail fence quilt.
A book that has helped me immensely because she has great drawings on how to construct, cut, sew, do binding, etc. is Bits & Pieces Quilt by Anne Dease. I still refer to it often. If you want to do baby quilts I think Ursula Reike's books - Quilts for Baby Easy as ABC are excellent. There are 3 in her series, very beginner and user friendly |
I agree-"Quilter's Complete Guide by Fons and Porter".
That's the one quilt book I keep within reach. |
See if you can find a book by Mary Ellen Hopkins, ex: "It's ok if you sit on my quilt" Not a new book, but good for beginners as are her others.
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I can't recommend a book, but I am pretty new myself and just recently became aware that there are numerous quilting videos on UTube. I watched a couple today on binding and mitering corners and they were very clear and helpful. Good Luck!
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Fons & Porter complete guide
After quilting more than 10 years, it is still my go to book for basics and techniques |
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