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Old 09-17-2011, 02:14 PM
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yep, and connectingthreads.com does too.
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Old 09-17-2011, 02:25 PM
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Thanks for the tip. I often wonder if the picture on the front of the book will be the only quilt I like.
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Old 09-17-2011, 02:32 PM
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Google also has book previews of the contents.
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Old 09-17-2011, 03:21 PM
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yes, I do that also, thanks for posting this tip with everyone

Originally Posted by eeraemore
Just a thought for everyone -- when books are posted for sale here, I type the book name on Amazon.com. Sometimes Amazon.com will allow a free "preview" (a "look inside") of some of the pages. This allows me to get an idea of some of the projects in the book to see if I want to buy it from here!
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Old 09-17-2011, 03:51 PM
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Never thought of that. I do it with music...THANKS :lol:
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Old 09-17-2011, 08:04 PM
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Thank you for sharing this little tip.
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Old 09-17-2011, 10:04 PM
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I do that too!
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Old 09-18-2011, 02:53 AM
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Here too you can see what's in the book.

http://www.softexpressions.com/index.html
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Old 09-18-2011, 04:00 AM
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That's what I do. Makes me sure I want the book.
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Great tip.
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