Favorite Quilting Book
#22
I'm going to second Quilts, Quilts, Quilts by Nownes & McClun. And I'm going to second YouTube. I'm a life long sewer, but sometimes you just have to see it. Using the rulers correctly was a real life changing moment for me (quilting wise). I was trying to make a Vera-like bag and the directions made no sense - because they were written for a class and someone to show you - I found them on you tube - same with the super easy sausage pillowcases - just couldn't read the instructions and make any sense.
You are in for an important change in your life. I don't know what I'd do without my quilting.
You are in for an important change in your life. I don't know what I'd do without my quilting.
#23
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My go to book is "The Quilters Complete Guide" by Fons and Porter. I like this book because it has various blocks as well as a great deal of information and terms. Quilters Cache is also full of information and all the blocks you could ever want. welcome to the world of quilting.
Sue
Sue
#24
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"The Quilters Complete Guide" by Fons and Porter was my go to book when I started quilting. It was a gift from DH for Christmas one year. I also took a class from my LQS that was a sampler quilt top. Learned some of the basics that way. Also agree with Judi in Ohio about You Tube. Used it the other day while sewing with friends because I could not figure out the written information for a dimensional flying geese block. Just pulled up tute on my phone.
mltquilt
mltquilt
#25
I agree with"Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Quilting" - great book - I used it to learn to quilt and still go to it. It is a good book to sit and read through and go back to when actully quilting.
#27
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide...s=BHG+quilting
this is my all time favorite and I have looked though all of them at joanns that are similar, but I chose this one about 7 years ago and have never been dissapointed
this is my all time favorite and I have looked though all of them at joanns that are similar, but I chose this one about 7 years ago and have never been dissapointed
#28
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Got the BHG Complete Guide to Quilting at Joanns. Everything I bought today was on sale. The book was regularly around $19 and I got it for under $12. Also got a cutting mat, a rotary cutter and a slotted ruler for 50% off. I'm excited! Also borrowed the Fons and Porter book from my mom. I'm set for a bit.
#29
My favorite go-to book is "The Quilter's Complete Guide" by Fons and Porter. I ended up with a 2nd copy and was going to give it to my daughter but she already had it so we gave it to a friend of hers that is just starting out. If possible get one with spiral binding so it will stay open when you are using it.
#30
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The Quilter's Complete Guide by Fons and Porter would be my suggestion. Actually, I'd go to the library & look at a large variety to see what "speaks to you" & then buy it if you want it (yes, I'm a big fan or using the library).
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