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I've had many quilt books but the best information came from taking a class. After a few beginner quilts, I took a quilt class at the lqs. I learned SO much from that class. Good Luck and enjoy your quilting.
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I started quilting in '89 after watching Georgia Bonesteel's lap quilting series on GPB. Have most of her books and the other favorite is the Fons and Porter Complete Guide, spiral bound. It has just about everything you will need to know and is written like a tutorial.
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You can read a book ... or even better yet, take a beginning quilting course at a Local Quilt Store [LQS] and get even more info. Also, see if there is a quilting guild in your area as they are usuall so friendly and welcoming.
Having a 'quilting buddy' is the best thing ever. Whether you meet that person at a LQS, a class, a guild, or a retreat. Another idea: go to a quilt camp. You can try www.quiltcamp.com for one example. |
I started by making the Eleanor Burns' "Pioneer Sampler."
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Originally Posted by feline fanatic
This is the book I learned with:
http://www.leisurearts.com/items/129...t/default.aspx I still have it and use it. I liked it because it made a sampler that will expose you to all the basic quiltmaking techniques, straight seams, set in "Y" seams, applique, mitered borders, bias binding etc. It also gave recommended quilting designs for each block, along with pattern you could trace onto your completed block. It provided templates for all blocks but I ended up measuring the templates and cutting with my ruler. I loved this book for learning quilting and it gave me the confidence to try any pattern I see. I have since made attic windows, tumbling blocks and am currently working on a mariners compass quilt. Not only that but the finished sampler is a beautiful bed quilt. |
I learned using Quilting 101.
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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 !
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I'm with Pam, I use my local library a lot and I mean a lot!!!! They have very much beginner books right up to the advanced and often have the popular 'How to books' which are up to date and I can always order in the older books if I wish. Not to mention all the quilting Mags that they have as well, with free patterns.
I have been known to carry home about 30 quilting mags at one time, when I am on a mission looking for ideas!!!!!!! I am addicted to looking at quilting books and mags and this site, Lol! The library is free so I do not have to pay for my addiction! Gal |
The one I always required the beginner gal's to get was the BetterHomes and Gardens Quilting. $19.00 at JoAnn's but use a coupon. It is the best book I have used to teach out of in all the 20 years I have been teaching and I have a lot of books....
You will love it. ConnieF http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/069...8ZV81NJ3RA3WR6 |
I just put a new Dvd by Elenor Burns on an follow her instructions. I do have her books too but find her the best quilting teacher!!!!! I have been so disappointed in store classes and our local classes.
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