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01-23-2014, 04:54 PM

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Boston1954

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Jim gave me Leisure Arts Presents Quilter's Complete Guide by Fonz and Porter a few years back. It has helped me many times.

01-23-2014, 04:59 PM

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thyme2quilt

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The Quilter's Academy books by Harriet and Carrie Hargrave.

01-23-2014, 06:17 PM

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Jan in VA

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I third agree with this choice. Just one book? Pick this.

Jan in VA

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Originally Posted by dunster

I don't think there is a single book that has everything, but The Art of Classic Quiltmaking by Harriet Hargrave and Sharyn Craig comes close. Quilting techniques are continuously evolving though, as shown by the recent use of Elmer's glue for just about everything. http://www.amazon.com/Art-Classic-Qu...ic+quiltmaking

01-23-2014, 07:25 PM

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Dolphyngyrl

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I second better homes. It has been my most used book. I always refer to it and it is pretty in depth for most categories an all around good book. spiral bind it so it lays flat

01-23-2014, 08:41 PM

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Cybrarian

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I also recommend the Better Homes & Gardens Guide to Quilting and The Quilter's Catalog has extensive information on many areas of quilting. My sister loves her Quilter's Bible.

01-23-2014, 11:23 PM

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justflyingin

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Originally Posted by Boston1954

Jim gave me Leisure Arts Presents Quilter's Complete Guide by Fonz and Porter a few years back. It has helped me many times.

This was my first one, recommended by my LQS in Dade City, FL. I'm so glad I bought it. I've read and read it and when I'm ready to absorb some more, read that section again.

01-23-2014, 11:34 PM

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DOTTYMO

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Besides a book I would say search out videos . Some fantastic ones and some funny ones. Have a look at them .

01-24-2014, 03:18 AM

#18

marsharini

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My "go to" is Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Quilting, supplemented by Quilters Academy Vol. 1 - Freshman Year.

I am also a new quilter, so both these books are very helpful with plenty of pictures.