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    Old 09-20-2011, 02:27 PM
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    Hi everyone

    Before I go beserk on Amazon and choose unwisely, please may I have your suggestions for books.

    I like tradional style quilts and I like to rotary cut, machine piece but hand & machine quilt.

    I think I need:

    Block books
    Technique Books
    Pattern Books
    Jelly Roll/Layer Cake Patterns
    Fat Quarter Patterns
    Pattern Books
    Anything else you can think of girls!!

    All suggestions welcome,

    Love Ells xx
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    Old 09-20-2011, 02:36 PM
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    I really liked Fons and Porter "Quilter's Complete Guide" It really breaks everything down step by step with very clear pictures and directions. It gave me the confidence to branch out it all kinds of directions with my quilting.
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    Old 09-20-2011, 02:38 PM
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    Originally Posted by Julie's free time
    I really liked Fons and Porter "Quilter's Complete Guide" It really breaks everything down step by step with very clear pictures and directions. It gave me the confidence to branch out it all kinds of directions with my quilting.
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    I have that one and was going to put it up for sale next week. I have others as well
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    Before you buy, go to your library and look at the books you're thinking of. I'm always amazed at how different my opinion is after I've taken the time to look through them. I've ended up buying ones that hadn't occurred to me and not buying ones that looked so good online. Everyone's taste is different so it's hard to buy by someone else's idea of what's good.
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    Old 09-20-2011, 02:40 PM
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    Originally Posted by Julie's free time
    I really liked Fons and Porter "Quilter's Complete Guide" It really breaks everything down step by step with very clear pictures and directions. It gave me the confidence to branch out it all kinds of directions with my quilting.
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    I use this book all the time and have learned so much from it. It is more of a technique book.
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    My need for books change as my skills and interests change. At the moment I look for all things paper piecing and design more than patterns or blocks.
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    Old 09-20-2011, 02:40 PM
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    In no particular order:
    Setting Solutions
    It's OK to Sit On My Quilt
    The Art of Machine Piecing
    The big book of scrap quilts
    101 fabulous rotary cut quilts
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    Old 09-20-2011, 02:40 PM
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    I would go to your public library - to check to see what they have - Pam Bono has a couple of great Rotary cutting books - Carol Doak PP - Love Fons & Porter depends on what style you are looking for.
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    better homes and gardens complete guide to quilting(my favorite go to book

    Encyclopedia of classic quilt patterns

    Big book of quick rotary cutter quilts by pam bono

    Easy machine quilting

    Fast and fun machine quilting

    The essential sampler quilt book by lynne edwards

    Applique workshop

    These are ones I use quite a bit or juts have a lot of good patterns

    applique I love anything carol armstrong or bea oglesby for patterns

    Carol doak for paper piecing
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    http://www.amazon.com/Quilters-Compl.../dp/0848724666

    Fons and Porter Complete Guide

    Quilt in a Day books Eleanore Burns. I especially like the Log Cabin book and the Under Ground Rail Road book.
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