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11-16-2010, 03:18 PM

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brushandthimble

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The Ultimate Visual Guide to Quilting, out of the others mentioned here; (I have most of them), this one is my favorite.

11-16-2010, 03:19 PM

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pookie ookie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts

A book that remains a favorite of mine for reference is called Quilts, Quilts, Quilts, by McKlun & Knownes (hope I got the names right.

Yes! Yes!! Yes!!! The title has a lot of exclamation points. :0) I'm not sure what it is about the book exactly but it is just a pleasure to read and use.
http://www.amazon.com/Quilts-Complet...9949396&sr=1-1

I would love to gift it to people I'm trying corrupt. I mean, welcome to the world of quilting.

11-16-2010, 04:40 PM

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Lori S

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I agree Eleanor Burns has the best books for any beginner or someone who does not have their quilting confidence yet.

11-16-2010, 04:43 PM

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tellabella

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I love books...I use the Quilting Bible and the Complete Guide to Quilting...for basic stuff...I want to buy Quilts!Quilts! Quilts! ..the author did a show on The Quilt Show...

11-16-2010, 05:37 PM

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sewingladydi

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Quilter's Complete Guide by Fons & Porter. I have several of the others listed here, but that's my favorite.

11-17-2010, 03:07 AM

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watterstide

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She should check the library to see if they carry any of these books, although i refer to them even now, 6 years later!
Eleanor Burns has the clearest written books on quilt patterns i have ever read.

11-17-2010, 03:22 AM

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mosaicthinking

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Quilter's Complete Guide by Fons & Porter and the Better Homes & Gardens Complete Guide to Quilting would be my top picks.

11-17-2010, 03:27 AM

#18

2ursula

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Quilter's Complete Guide by Fons & Porter.

This is my favorite too!

The book is neatly organized, yet it shows so many ways to be creative without trying to design your quilts for you. (After, all: Quilting is a way to be creative.)

11-17-2010, 05:27 AM

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Sewlmatesister

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I agree with
The Quilter's Ultimate Visual Guide, I've given mine to new quilters many times, and they always end up buying there own to keep!!! And it's under $15.00 here.
http://www.amazon.com/Quilters-Ultim.../dp/0875969879