The Complete Idiot's Guide to Quilting Illustrated, Second Edition [Paperback]

Laura Ehrlich (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: April 6, 2004

Ready, set...quilt!

Now with color photos!

Now in an illustrated format, this is the latest edition of the ever-popular original. Broad in scope, this guide is perfect for both beginners and pro quilters. And with new features, this edition will be on every quilter's wish list.

€ Includes loads of photographs and helpful line drawings
€ Exciting new patterns, plus a new 16-page color insert
€ Covers hand and machine quilting
€ Easy and comprehensive step-by-step directions

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About the Author

Laura Ehrlich has taught quilting in craft stores, adult schools, and recreation programs for over 20 years. In addition to creating hundreds of quilts, she also pieced and quilted a section of the AIDS quilt that toured the United States. Her quilts have been exhibited in New York City.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 2nd edition (April 6, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592572014
• ISBN-13: 978-1592572014
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #805,208 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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103 of 103 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This should be your quilting bible!, January 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Quilting (Paperback)

I love this book! I tried to make a quilt a year ago following directions in a magazine and it was a disaster. Of course, they expect you to know how to quilt, so there were no instructions. I was so frustrated when my quilt failed miserably. Then I got this book and I have read it cover to cover about 4 times (just because it is so fun to read!) The author is sooooo informative and really teaches you as if you have no experience. There are so many tricks in here that I would never have thought of, but after you try them it's like, of course! That makes so much sense! She tells you how to pick colors, how to launder the fabrics and finished quilt, what tools you need, and there are lots of basic and advanced blocks to choose from (with full size patterns). I am so happy with my results now and want to make sooo many quilts! The book is also so beautiful to look at... the color pics and the drawings are so accurate. This is the ONLY book you need to learn to quilt! I'd give it 10 stars if I could!

68 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You'll be quilting by the end of the book., May 25, 2000

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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Quilting (Paperback)

I always loved quilts, but never thought I could learn to do it. After only two days with this book, I have completed my first block -- and it looks really good!

This book is excellent in that it tells you how to buy tools and fabrics, and explains what is truly essential vs. what is just a "neat gizmo." It explains the color wheel and a foolproof method of picking a whole color scheme for your quilt. At the end of every chapter, the author sums up the very basic things you should know -- a sort of "cheat sheet," if you will.

It also has tons of great tips that you would never think of asking about. I love the "Don't get stuck" items! Reading this book is like having an experienced quilter in your living room showing you how to do it step-by-step. Great book!

49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book for even non-sewers., February 1, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Quilting (Paperback)

I really had next to no sewing experience and recently developed a desire to make a quilt for my son. I got my start from some old time mountain quilting women. They got me started, but they really did not have technical expertise. I decided to buy this book and it has given me so much usable information. It takes you from the humblest beginnings of color and fabric selections, patterns, etc. to template cutting, amount of material to buy and finally to finished quilt. An excellent choice.