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MrsBoats 11-07-2011 10:15 AM

Rec me a book, please! Or, y'know, several...
 
For me, half the fun of any new hobby is collecting the books that go along with it. Keeping in mind that I am a beginner (that is, beginning quilter, experienced with sewing), please rec me your favorite go-to quilting book. I'm looking more for patterns and ideas--particularly patchwork and strip quilts--than I am how-to's, since I have several of those already.

So go ahead, hit me!

Panchita 11-07-2011 10:43 AM

I enjoy the pattern books by Jennifer Chiaverini - I like the patterns, and I also like the tie-in with her fictional Elm Creek books.

For inspiration I love Country Living's Country Quilts (one of the first books I got, so may not be in print any more) and otherwise I just tend to delve into whatever looks good.

Have you tried the quilting/sewing section at your library? Could be good to experiment and see if you actually want to commit to buying a book (depending how up to date their selection is!)

Stitchnripper 11-07-2011 10:53 AM

Eleanor Burns' books and the Better Homes and Garden Complete Guide to Quilting

Lori S 11-07-2011 10:54 AM

You can never go wrong with any of the books that Eleanor Burns write, Her patterns are clear and give the best possible directions for a great quilt.
If you are looking to branch out a bit ... dip your toe into paper piecing ... Carol Doak has the best books with loads of patterns and clear step by step instructions. I could never part with any of the books I have that she has written.

ScrappyAZ 11-07-2011 11:14 AM

When I first started quilting, I bought every book that was geared toward beginners. Books like "Idiots Book for Quilters", "Your First Quilting Book"....you get the idea! If the ad or book said I should have it, I bought it. I'm sure those clerks at the bookstore saw me coming!

Keep Them In Stitches 11-07-2011 11:17 AM

Eleanor Burns is my favorite. I am looking forward to her new one.

ywoodruff5 11-07-2011 11:18 AM

Darn.....wish you had posted this about a month ago. I just got rid of more than 100 quilting books to my local charity. Some of my favorites are the ones put out the the Dutch Quilter......dutchquilter.com.

MrsBoats 11-07-2011 03:38 PM

Wow, Eleanor Burns is very popular! I'll definitely look to see what the library has by her. Anybody else I should look for?

Grandmama 11-07-2011 03:56 PM

Eleanor Burns is great, especially for beginners. Follow her directions page by page and you'll have a beautiful quilt in no time!

Rose Marie 11-08-2011 05:39 AM

Not only are Eleanor Burns books the easiest to follow but her videos to go with the books are great.
http://quiltinaday.com
go to the television/video button where the media theather has lots of videos. I really enjoy her block party videos.

kuseta 11-08-2011 11:18 AM

I have 2 series of books I go back to constantly. Around the Block by Judy Hopkins. 2 other books in her series. They have rotary cutting instructions for over 200 traditional blocks in each book in multiple sizes. The other series is Block Magic and Block Magic Too by Nancy Johnson Srebro. Again, they are rotary cut blocks in multiple sizes, but the blocks are pictorial, like people, vehicles, flowers, bears, school and other buildings, etc. Plus she has quilt patterns in the back.

Leigh74 11-08-2011 11:32 AM

I've been quilting less than 2 years and my "go to" book is Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Quilting. It includes chapters on tools and supplies, fabric/color, planning the blocks, planning the top, cutting, hand/machine piecing, hand/machine quilting, binding/finishing and specialty techniques. There are many detailed photos as well. It really has been a very helpful resource for me.

rainbow quilter 11-08-2011 11:39 AM

For traditional blocks -

My two go-to books are Ginny Beyer's, "The Quilter's Album of Patchwork Patterns: 4050 Pieced Blocks for Quilters" and Maggie Malone's, "5,500 Quilt Block Designs". I like the way that they're separated into 4-patch, 9-patch, etc. and they're where I go when I'm looking for inspiration for new quilts. Both are a bit beyond the very basic but offer endless inspiration.

dltaylor 11-08-2011 11:45 AM

One that my husband purchased for me when I first started was by Better HOmes and Gardens... "Beginners Guide to Quilting!". I also purchased one called the quilting bible...these two breaks things down really simple and easy to understand. Also, I joined "Crafters Choice" Book club, they have good prices and always and abundance of quiling books and guides.

vondae 11-08-2011 11:50 AM

I agree with the others that Eleanor Burns books are great. I even record all her tv programs. I watch them over and over. I learn so much this way. Might give that a thought.

Leigh74 11-08-2011 12:00 PM

I did't read your post carefully....you already have how-to's. Jelly Roll Quilts by Pam and Nicky Lintott has a nice variety of patterns with good instructions and illustrations....Quilt With Confidence by Nancy Zieman is good....mostly, I buy magazines that have patterns that interest me.


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