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04-03-2011, 08:39 AM

#31

JenelTX

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Originally Posted by marand

Ok. I am working on building a basket of quilt supplies for someone who is just starting quilting and thank you for all your ideas in an earlier post.. Now if you could choose only one or two quilt how-to books to have, which would it be? Thank you
MA

I'm a new quilter, and I've looked through several books. I chose the Fons and Porter book because it explained things thoroughly and understandably.

04-03-2011, 09:07 AM

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stitchy65

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What a fabulous idea! I wish I had been given such an awesome and thoughtful gift!

04-03-2011, 09:07 AM

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QuiltE

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Great idea!

Hope you are including some fabric, perhaps with everything she needs to complete a project ... kit style!

No specific book suggestions here ... be sure to include lists of favourite websites. Of course this Board!

04-03-2011, 09:10 AM

#34

GGinMcKinney

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Fons & Porter mentioned above is still my go to book.
Also, videos online helped immensely.
Self taught.

04-03-2011, 09:12 AM

#35

CoriAmD

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Nancy Zieman's "Quilt with Confidence" book... available at JoAnn Fabrics.

04-03-2011, 09:53 AM

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lbc

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I love the Better Homes and Gardens "Complete Guide to Quilting" and would put a bookmark on page 12-7 which shows a wonderful way to join bindings.

04-03-2011, 10:24 AM

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michelehuston

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Originally Posted by mltquilt

My first quilting book was by Fons & Porter. I still have it. The name is "Quilters Complete Guide."

mltquilt

I agree, this is the first one to have!!

04-03-2011, 11:39 AM

#38

createfourpaws

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I recommend the "The Quilter's Pocket Reference" by Peggy Scholley. An easy Guide to yardage and more. I have used this many times. Helpful when planning your own quilt for how much fabric and seeing how many pieces you can get from a yardage.

Great idea for a new quilter.

04-03-2011, 11:51 AM

#39

CorgiNole

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A Quilter's Academy Freshman Year by Harriet Hargrave & Carrie Hargrave.

I love this book, actually it is a series - 3 of the 6 have now been published.

Cheers, K