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

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You might want to start with El Burns. You can get a DVD and take it step by step. Best Wishes to the beginning of your new life!!!!

I can't remember the exact title , but it is something like " your First quilt book ( or is should be!) Has a red cover !

Fons and Porter Complete Guide to Quilting. Became my bible!!

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.

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

There's a book at Joann's called "Quilting 101". It's yellow w/ a purple block on the cover. It has step-by-step photos and some very simple projects for a beginner. I bought it for someone and they still refer back to it.

You really can't beat a "Quilt in a Day" book by Elanor Burns
for clear instructions for a beginner quilter.

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

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.