The Complete Book of Machine Quilting (Contemporary Quilting) [Paperback]

Robbie Fanning (Author), Tony Fanning (Author)

Book Description

Series: Contemporary Quilting | Publication Date: October 1994

Selling more than 100,000 copies in its original edition, this revolutionary book shows how to create beautiful, well-made quilts with a sewing machine. Now updated and expanded to include the use of special machines, this book offers thorough instructions with outstanding examples. Includes both color and black-and-white photos, and diagrams.

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This comprehensive volume tells you everything you need to know about machine quilting, from how a sewing machine works, to the ins and outs of all kinds of tools and equipment, to complete instructions on carrying out a project or computer-designing a quilt. Chock-full of thorough directions, helpful tips and tricks, and many sample projects, The Complete Book of Machine Quilting guides us every step of the way, urging even beginners to jump in and get started. The useful appendices include an extensive source list, suggestions on buying a sewing machine, and a "mini-encyclopedia" that details battings, bindings, problem-solving, and much more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Chilton Book Co; 2 edition (October 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801983886
• ISBN-13: 978-0801983887
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,038,760 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a keeper!, January 4, 2000

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This review is from: The Complete Book of Machine Quilting (Contemporary Quilting) (Paperback)

After keeping the local Library's copy of the first edition of this book out of circulation for long periods of time, I finally got my own copy for Christmas this year! Best gift I've ever gotten. I love the relaxed style of writing and the encouragement to go ahead and make mistakes in the interest of learning. I do lots of learning! Also, I'm very happy to have someone tell me that a machine-quilted piece is just as "authentic" as it's hand-quilted cousin. I still haven't tried all the varieties of machine quilting described clearly and simply in this book and look forward to years of experimentation. After finally figuring out how to cut and piece accurately with Rotary Magic, I found it well-worth the investment in this book to ensure that I don't ruin my quilt top by messing up the quilting!

33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A quilters' bible, for all levels-- a gotta have!, December 1, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Book of Machine Quilting (Contemporary Quilting) (Paperback)

I've used this one in it's original form for over 10 years. It provides much reference material (charts of easily-forgotten but indispensable measurements, yardage requirements, etc) plus great photos & diagrams for those of us who hate to read directions! Yet the text is well-written, easily understood, and a comforting read during those times when one is desperate for help. I have recommended this book to every quilter I know, for years, and can't express how glad I am that it's been reprinted-- a statement of worth in itself

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even if you have Hargrave's get this one, May 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Book of Machine Quilting (Contemporary Quilting) (Paperback)

This book covers the subject of machine quilting in every form. While many consider Hargrave to be the number one souce, her book Heirloom Machine Quilting is mainly about free motion quilt designed to look like hand quilting. This book on the other hand covers many, many different way of machine quilting. A must have reference for machine quilters.