The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide
A Rodale Quilt Book
Ellen Pahl, Editor
From A to Z-Hundreds of tips and techniques for successful quiltmaking
Over 700 How-To Illustrations

My favorite beginner's book is "Your First Quilt Book...or it should be!" I still refer to it. Welcome to the wonderful world of quilting!

I always recommend Fons and Porter's Quilter's Complete Guide as an excellent referencer for newer quilters.