Posted by Diana on 2006-08-14 21:13:23
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Back sooner than I expected. Here are some recomendations for quilt books: The everything quilting book by Sandra Detrixhe,
Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Quilting, Quilting for The First Time by Donna Kooler (has some nice projects), 10-20-30 minutes to learn paper-piecing by Jodie Davis, Quilting for Dummies by Cheryl Fall (I hate the title, but it is a very good basic guide), The Magic of Crazy Quilting: a complete Resource for Embellished Quilting by J. Marsha Michler (crazy quilting is my personal favourite), and The Portable Crafter: Quilting by Mary Jo Hiney (some very contemporary looking projects). Try to stay with the American, not British, books as it will be less confusing when you are just starting out. The terms differ as well as measurements. I personally do not like the Quilt in a Day book series by Eleanor Burns as I feel they have poor instructions and are sorely lacking in any kind of artistry that one should see in a quilt. Not to mention that you cannot finish a quilt in a day!! And take advantage of the free advice at your local quilt shop. Just go in and tell them you are a beginner and you will have all the help you could ever ask for from both the staff and other customers. And just let me know if I can help with anything. Now get some fabric and enjoy yourself!!
