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11-23-2012, 04:49 AM

#21

MamaHen

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And ...I would recommend "Quilters Academy" Vol 1-Freshman Year by Harriet & Carrie Hargrave-can be found on Ebay or Amazon at good prices: Also "The Quilters Ultimate VISUAL GUIDE" is is a Rodal Quilt Book- great tips and suggestions. Also can be found on Ebay or Amazon- last one I got I paid $4.00.

11-23-2012, 05:03 AM

#22

teacherbailey

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Eleanor Burns

Quote:

Originally Posted by OKLAHOMA PEACH

Ellenor(?) Burns Quilt in a Day gives basic and then some, a quilt sampler teaches all kinds of blocks with cutting techniques and sewing. Amazon is a good place to get new and used books. The quilting magazines all have some basic instructions and some beginner quilt patterns. Good luck and enjoy yourself. Also this board has wonderful Ladies with lots of experience that love to help each other.

I would recommend taking a quilt class for beginners if you can OR starting with one of Eleanor Burns' Quilt in a Day books. Trip Around the World would probably be easiest. She is known for her great illustrations to take you step-by-step....and if you get lost somewhere, there are several thousand of us waiting here for your questions! Good Luck!

11-23-2012, 05:06 AM

#23

didi

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I agree with Ellenor Burns books.....you can also go to goodwillbooks.com, I have found quilting books there for hardly nothing. Also another place to go is the find.com

11-23-2012, 05:51 AM

#24

PKGranny

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Ditto on BH&G Complete Guide to quilting. When I first was learning to quilt, I asked a long-time-quilter-friend what book I should buy for a "reference" book........she suggested it and glad she did.

11-23-2012, 06:23 AM

#25

Morag

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Quote:

Originally Posted by schnurke

I am looking for good resources for a new sewer and quilter. I'm not sure where to start at Amazon! Please let me know if you have any recommendations.

Missouri Star Quilt Company videos on U-Tube, Quilt in a Day books/videos, Alex Anderson's books and Quilting magazines
are all great starting places. If you have a quilting Guild close by, join it and have fun learning.

11-23-2012, 07:31 AM

#26

Teacup

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Location: Central Illinois

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Quote:

Originally Posted by LyndaOH

For quilting you can't beat the Better Homes & Gardens Complete Guide to Quilting - http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide...+quilting+book

I still refer back to it every once in a while, and it takes you through the entire process of making a quilt.

I second this one -- it's my go-to book. I highly recommend it.

11-23-2012, 07:57 AM

#27

red roses

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Location: PA

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I have the Better Homes and Garden Complete Guide to Quilting sitting next to my sewing machine. I taught myself paper piecing with it.

11-23-2012, 09:05 AM

#28

TheCloser

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Join Date: Jan 2011

Location: Florida

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For quilting: Quilts, Quilts, Quilts. Several quilts to make with patterns, how to enlarge a block, etc. I have used it many times over the years. Check your local library or buy it http://www.amazon.com/Quilts-The-Com.../dp/0844226173. I have had great success with the used books here or slightly used.

Annette