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Old 05-23-2011, 02:14 PM
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I have the opportunity to purchase The Complete Book of Quilting by BH&G for $24.00---is this a book worth buying?
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Old 05-23-2011, 02:18 PM
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I have one and like it. Price seems high. On Amazon you can get a new one for $14, or used one for $7 plus shipping. It's the 2003 version.
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Old 05-23-2011, 02:27 PM
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I have the 2002 Edition and have used it quite a bit for referemce and ideas. Don't remember what I paid for it, but sounds like Amazon may have a better deal.
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I agree with checking Amazon and also ebay for books. I have found some great buys on the spiral-bound, hard-backed Better Homes and Gardens books. I bought volume 8 and the Pink Ribbon Quilts for a total of $15, $7 was for shipping and handling.
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just a hint. I take almost every book I buy to Staples and have them spiral bound. It usually costs $8.00. I think it is worth it to have the book lay flat.
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Love this book, is my go to book for the basics
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Old 05-23-2011, 04:38 PM
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You can get it at joanns with a coupon for 11 bucks, just sayin
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Old 05-23-2011, 04:53 PM
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I get my books from my library and look them over before buying them. That way I know for sure I'm making a good purchase. I agree with the others, price seems high and it is a good book.
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YES...It is my quilting BIBLE!! It has everything and it's the one i use all the time!!!!!!!
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Old 05-23-2011, 05:24 PM
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I have that one and many others and like that one the best. I like that there are photographs vs. drawings. It is my "go to" reference book.
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