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Summary: This is a keeper!
Review: After keeping the local Library's copy of the first edition of this book out of circulation for long periods of time, I finally got my own copy for Christmas this year! Best gift I've ever gotten. I love the relaxed style of writing and the encouragement to go ahead and make mistakes in the interest of learning. I do lots of learning! Also, I'm very happy to have someone tell me that a machine-quilted piece is just as "authentic" as it's hand-quilted cousin. I still haven't tried all the varieties of machine quilting described clearly and simply in this book and look forward to years of experimentation. After finally figuring out how to cut and piece accurately with Rotary Magic, I found it well-worth the investment in this book to ensure that I don't ruin my quilt top by messing up the quilting!
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Summary: This is a keeper!
Review: After keeping the local Library's copy of the first edition of this book out of circulation for long periods of time, I finally got my own copy for Christmas this year! Best gift I've ever gotten. I love the relaxed style of writing and the encouragement to go ahead and make mistakes in the interest of learning. I do lots of learning! Also, I'm very happy to have someone tell me that a machine-quilted piece is just as "authentic" as it's hand-quilted cousin. I still haven't tried all the varieties of machine quilting described clearly and simply in this book and look forward to years of experimentation. After finally figuring out how to cut and piece accurately with Rotary Magic, I found it well-worth the investment in this book to ensure that I don't ruin my quilt top by messing up the quilting!
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Summary: The Fantastic Fannings
Review: I agree with a prior reviewer--both editions of this book are worth owning. They are distinctly different. I have been enthusiastic about Robbie Fanning's sewing books since the first, 1980, edition. Be sure and look up her books on machine embroidery--they're also the best and pre-date the 'lazy' method of embroidery by computer machine. As the Fannings illustrate in these books, anyone can machine quilt. There are few fancy color photos and many showing basic techniques, along with countless line drawings. The strongest reason for purchasing either edition of this book is the obvious enthusiasm that Robbie Fanning communicates through her writing. I haven't seen this style in any other machine books.
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Summary: The Fantastic Fannings
Review: I agree with a prior reviewer--both editions of this book are worth owning. They are distinctly different. I have been enthusiastic about Robbie Fanning's sewing books since the first, 1980, edition. Be sure and look up her books on machine embroidery--they're also the best and pre-date the 'lazy' method of embroidery by computer machine. As the Fannings illustrate in these books, anyone can machine quilt. There are few fancy color photos and many showing basic techniques, along with countless line drawings. The strongest reason for purchasing either edition of this book is the obvious enthusiasm that Robbie Fanning communicates through her writing. I haven't seen this style in any other machine books.
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Summary: Every quilter needs both editions of this book
Review: Robbie Fanning, in this book as in The Complete Book of Machine Embroidery, shows herself a master of simple explanations and of the head slapper. I wouldn't trade my copies of both editions of this book and Machine Embroidery for much of anything! Besides, she is fun to read. And, since she questions any hard and fast rule she comes across, I trust her judgment. Whether you use her directions and suggestions for the purposes for which they were designed, or use them for inspiration for ideas of your own, you will find this book useful in the extreme.
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