Beginner quilt book suggestions ??
04-29-2010, 02:43 AM
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Definitely Fons and Porter Complete Guide to Quilting. I bought the soft cover version and used it so much some pages were slipping out. I took it to the office supply store and had them put a plastic spiral binding on it. Now it lies flat when I open it. I refer to it all the time and I have been quilting for 16 years.
04-29-2010, 05:26 AM
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I agree El Burns is by far the best teacher.
For a basic book that covers everything go to Borders and check out the bargain books. I got Better Homes and Gardens Complete quilting book for 5.98 and have seen it since for the same price. It is a great reference quide.
For a basic book that covers everything go to Borders and check out the bargain books. I got Better Homes and Gardens Complete quilting book for 5.98 and have seen it since for the same price. It is a great reference quide.
04-29-2010, 05:41 AM
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The Complete Guide to Quilting by Better Homes and Gardens. Klue recommended it. it is great! I got it from a site where they will find the cheapest price. I think you could google cheapest price for books and it might come up.
04-29-2010, 06:15 AM
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I just went to the library and picked out a bunch! Remember to take a bag, you'll want to borrow LOTS! I couldnt believe how many quilt books our library had, and its a pretty small one. Wonder what some of the big libraries have!
04-29-2010, 07:15 AM
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Originally Posted by sharon b
I can't remember the exact title , but it is something like " your First quilt book ( or is should be!) Has a red cover !
I like this one too. It's called "Your First Quilt Book (or it should be!) by Carol Doak. Another good one is "Make Your
First Quilt" by M'Liss Rae Hawley. It gives you good instructions starting from the very beginning and by the time you've finished, you've made a very nice lap-sized sampler. It was my second quilt. I tied it rather than quilting it and it turned out really nice. If I were going to make it again, I'd stick with the colors suggested in the book.
04-29-2010, 08:05 AM
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I have done two of hers now so it'll be a while before I do another! But their designing is incredible.
Sunflowers for Daughter & hubbie
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04-29-2010, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mamaw
I have Carol Doak's Your First Quilt Book (or it should be) in like-new condition and would be willing to sell it. If interested, you can pm me and we will discuss the details.
This book that mamaw has is ABSOLUTELY GREAT! I have it and love it. I have learned soooo much from this book it is unbelieveable.
I won't part with mine...should grab it if she wants to sell it.
That's my 2 cents worth.
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