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02-02-2011, 08:05 AM

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the casual quilter

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My favorite is Mary Ellen Hopkins "Its OK If You Sit On My Quilt". It's an oldy but goody.

02-02-2011, 08:40 AM

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merry

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AlienQuilter

My two favorites are:

Egg Money Quilts
Still Stripping

Both are Quilt in a Day books.

http://www.quiltinaday.com/shoponline/books.asp

Also her Log Cabin is great too.

You might be able to find these at Amazon or Ebay also.

My vote too; love Elenore Burns. Have to include Quilt Blocks on American Barns.

02-02-2011, 08:47 AM

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PaperPrincess

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Originally Posted by maryb119

My favorite is titled "The Big Book of Scrap Quilts". It has dozens of patterns in it.

I'm with maryb119. I want to make about 10 quilts from this book!! It's published by Oxmoor House.
I also like 'The Border Workbook' by Janet Kime. Lots of borders and how to size them to your quilt.

02-02-2011, 08:56 AM

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GrammaBabs

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I found it.... http://quiltinaday.com/theater/3100/3104.html

just a thought..... several people have mentioned Eleanor Burns books and she has a wonderful place somewhere here on the net showing exactly how she makes many of the quilts people mentioned here... i am a visual person.. and really enjoyed it... just to a search for "quilt in a day TV".. free

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Originally Posted by Plain Jane

I have to do most of my shopping on-line and I've already ordered several books, but some of them have not been quite what I expected. Still no loss, I love books and will enjoy them at some point.
I just wondered, what do you think some of the best quilting books are? What are your personal favorites and if you have time, why do you like them?
Thanks!

02-02-2011, 09:08 AM

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Grandma Libby

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That Better Homes is a good book, especially for reference, for about everything. I like it, too.

02-02-2011, 09:41 AM

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Grama Lehr

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Originally Posted by SuziC

My favorite book is the Better Homes and Gardens Quilt Guide
It has everything you need! It is a large binder book with individual chapters. From measuring fabric to all the "how to's" you'll ever need. Well worth the price!!!

I love that book!! It stays on top of my sewing table!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

02-02-2011, 11:15 AM

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jdiane318

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My favorite is Quick Quilts From Your Scrap Bag by Leisure Arts. I have made several quilts from there and it is a great book to help rein in your scraps and use them. I love the Judy Martin books and then there is a Quilting 101 that is a great book for beginners, comes in handy for me even though I am an intermediate quilter.

02-02-2011, 11:16 AM

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Woolie

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My latest favorite which changes every day...is Summer Gatherings...because I can't wait for summer and I love the homespun type of quilts

02-03-2011, 02:07 AM

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quilterella

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Originally Posted by Plain Jane

I have a few E. Burns, just because of the simplicity of the instructions, but, right now I think my favorite one is Judy Martin's Log Cabin, because it gives you a new twist on a old favorite.

02-03-2011, 02:54 AM

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The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide edited by Ellen Pahl is my go-to when I can't remember how I did or should do something. It covers everything from fabric selection to binding.