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    Old 11-30-2011, 08:36 PM
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    I would recommend either the book Guide To Machine Quilting by Diane Gaudynski or Heirloom Machine Quilting by Harriet Hargrave...both are exellent books about FMQ.
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    Old 11-30-2011, 10:27 PM
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    I have the books by Sally Terry, Diane Gaudynski and Harriet Hargrave and they're all really wonderful! You really can't go wrong with them.

    I also have a couple of books and a workbook by Irena Bluhm that I love, too. She's just magic to watch and to listen to and charming in person.

    But my favorite book - the one that helped me make the biggest jump in FMQ skills - is Machine Quilting Solutions by Christine Maraccini. It's like a bridge between first steps and intermediate FMQ.
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    Old 12-01-2011, 06:11 AM
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    I really like the books by Karen Mc Tavish found them quite easy to follow
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    Old 12-01-2011, 12:08 PM
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    Thanks everyone for your replies, I will see if I can have a look at your suggestions on Amazon and make a decision from there
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    Old 12-01-2011, 01:16 PM
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    Originally Posted by thepolyparrot
    I have the books by Sally Terry, Diane Gaudynski and Harriet Hargrave and they're all really wonderful! You really can't go wrong with them.

    I also have a couple of books and a workbook by Irena Bluhm that I love, too. She's just magic to watch and to listen to and charming in person.

    But my favorite book - the one that helped me make the biggest jump in FMQ skills - is Machine Quilting Solutions by Christine Maraccini. It's like a bridge between first steps and intermediate FMQ.
    Thank you - your review just convinced me to order the book by Christine Maraccini. I've had it in my "later" shopping list on Amazon for a while. I bought it used, so the book with shipping only came to $8.42.
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    Old 12-01-2011, 07:13 PM
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    I'm in Australia so shipping is always a killer, I can get it for $28.33 with free shipping from the book depository or $25.30 from the fishpond books. Sounds like a good book.
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    Old 12-04-2011, 11:50 AM
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    this site has alot of great stuff including cd's to help plus she does videos to help
    http://www.daystyledesigns.com/quiltshop.htm
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    Old 12-04-2011, 12:18 PM
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    Originally Posted by lindasidlow
    Harriet Hargraves book is all you will ever need. She specializes in teaching beginners. Harriethargrave.com. Im sure you can get her book through Amazon. Heirloom Quilting
    Amen! That's my FMQ bible.
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    Old 12-04-2011, 01:06 PM
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    I bot the course online for $29.99. I don't know if it is still on sale.
    I haven't had a chance to look at it yet either.
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    Old 12-04-2011, 01:47 PM
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    for me the go-to book i reach for regularly-and is a staple on my shelves is:
    Long-Arm Machine Quilting the complete guide to choosing, using, and maintaining a long-arm machine By Carol A. Thelen
    this book has proved to be invaluable-i'd be lost without it- and think all long-arm quilters should have it
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