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04-30-2010, 04:04 AM

#41

Julie in NM

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When I started quilting I bought a baby quilt pattern book at JoAns. It had all the speed piecing techniques to make the projects go faster. Just loved it. Made a couple patterns from it and then gave it to a new quilter. Sorry can't remember the name of it. Author has two books out now. Watch quilting show on TV if you have them in your area. I have three shows I watch every Saturday morning. Wonderful way to start my weekend!

04-30-2010, 04:39 AM

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stoppain

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Originally Posted by DJ

What's your suggestion for the best quilting book for someone interest in quilting but has never done it before?

I know this is the best source for this information! Thanks!

Hi new quilter==first -good luck First book-buy Quilting 101-this a beginner's guide=this two other books I like -are Rotary Magic and Color Magic for Quilters

04-30-2010, 03:51 PM

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GailG

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Originally Posted by MadQuilter

I'm not sure if it's "the best" but "Quilts! Quilts! Quilts!" is a what I learned from.

Yes, that and the one that follows it. Great instruction and pictures.

04-30-2010, 06:11 PM

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Tallulah

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I really like this one: The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide: From A to Z-- Hundreds of Tips and Techniques for Successful Quiltmaking. I have given this book to others as a gift. I love it. It was a big help to me when I was a newbie. I still refer to it!

Here is a picture of it on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Quilters-Ultim.../dp/0875969879

05-01-2010, 07:41 AM

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luckylolo

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You'll never go wrong with Fons and Porters Complete Guide to Quilting. I bought one at a book sale for 50 cents.....my best buy ever.
I will suggest that before you start quilting, take a beginning quilting course at your lqs. I did that and now all the quilting books make perfect sense.

05-01-2010, 07:42 AM

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luckylolo

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05-01-2010, 08:52 AM

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Rose Marie

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If you have high speed internet, heres all the videos you need.
http://quilterstv.com

05-05-2010, 02:44 PM

#48

nwm50

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I just love her, seen her on TV and she makes it so interesting & easy.

09-12-2010, 08:20 AM

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cherryberry

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Originally Posted by sewgray

Quilters Academy Vol 1-Freshman Year by Harriet Hargrave and Carrie Hargrave.

Love this book too. I just bought Volume II Sophomore Year.

09-12-2010, 09:23 AM

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judi wess

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I think the best reference book I own, aside from the Georgia Bonesteel ones is the Fons and Porter complete guide, spiral bound. I could just kick myself, saw one at the flea market in Ranger,NC and didn't buy it. The next day I got a message from my cousin, she has just started quilting, it would have been great for her.