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Summary: Shocked
Review: ...It is full of tips and has a great middle section that tell you the finished sizes of all quilts. It also has a recipe in it --for changing the size of a quilt based on a 12 inch block. I love it and refer to it often.
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Summary: Took some of the fear away
Review: After reading "Quilting For Dummies", I was certain I'd have to search for a "Quilting for Complete Morons" book or give up. I ordered "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Quilting" with high hopes and I'm thankful I did. Just like the "Dummies" books they are easy to read and are somewhat comical, but the "Idiot's Guide" is wonderful because it assumes the reader knows nothing (that was me!) and leaves no questions unanswered for the beginner. Don't get me wrong--the "Dummies" book is a good one but I didn't feel comforable starting a quilt when I finished reading it. There were too many things left out. After having the "Idiot's Guide" only a few days, my mind was at ease. I'm ready to start quilting!
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Summary: Not the most complete reference....
Review: As a skilled beginner (5 completed quilts), I wanted a good book on the fundamentals of quilting so that I could refer to it when I got stuck on a current project or pattern. Although this book has good information on fabric selection, I did not find it to be a good, complete beginners book. One of the most popular methods of quiltmaking is rotary cutting your pieces...not using many small, time-consuming templates. This book only gives instructions for using templates. Also, this book emphasizes hand-piecing (with some info on machine piecing) and hand-quilting (with very limited info on machine quilting). Although I admire those who sew quilts entirely by hand, these are not simple, easy, fast methods for a beginner. I will be looking for another reference book to use- one with lots of different methods explained, lots of color photos (few in this book), and lots of examples of finished patterns and quilts.
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Summary: Excellent book!!!
Review: I agree with the previous reviewer. Buy this book and either Alex's or "Your First Quilt Book (Or So It Should Be)." The two compliment each other well. Prior to starting this journey, I could barely reattach a shirt button (heck, I still don't know how to use a sewing machine ~ that's next). Thanks to the above mentioned books, I completed a beautiful lap quilt for my mother in 6 weeks, BY HAND!!! (Mind you, if you don't have children and have your evenings free, you'll be able to finish even sooner. :oD) My mom couldn't believe it and kept turning the quilt over and over, looking for a label. :o)Anyway, the book is straight forward and even a bit funny, which helps. Once you get bit by the quilting bug, I suggest Keepsake Quilting's website and catalog. You'll go CRAZY!! :oD
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Summary: Excellent book!!!
Review: I agree with the previous reviewer. Buy this book and either Alex's or "Your First Quilt Book (Or So It Should Be)." The two compliment each other well. Prior to starting this journey, I could barely reattach a shirt button (heck, I still don't know how to use a sewing machine ~ that's next). Thanks to the above mentioned books, I completed a beautiful lap quilt for my mother in 6 weeks, BY HAND!!! (Mind you, if you don't have children and have your evenings free, you'll be able to finish even sooner. :oD) My mom couldn't believe it and kept turning the quilt over and over, looking for a label. :o) Anyway, the book is straight forward and even a bit funny, which helps. Once you get bit by the quilting bug, I suggest Keepsake Quilting's website and catalog. You'll go CRAZY!! :oD
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Summary: Perfect for beginners
Review: I thought this book was wonderful. I bought it about 8 months ago and have already made two beautiful quilts for my daughters. I like that it uses hand stiching, as I am not too familiar with a sewing machine and am less comfortable using it.
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Summary: Perfect for beginners
Review: I thought this book was wonderful. I bought it about 8 months ago and have already made two beautiful quilts for my daughters. I like that it uses hand stiching, as I am not too familiar with a sewing machine and am less comfortable using it.
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