Customer Reviews

Guide To Machine Quilting

5 star:		(28)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

I am a relatively new quilter... started only 3 years ago and just started doing my own machine quilting.

Harriet Hargrave's book of Heirloom quilting by machine are great because it opens your mind. But this book fills in all of the details like HOW to handle the quilt thru the machine. My favorite tips are about making a "mashed potato gravy well" of fabric, and how to go about tackling a quilting project (did you know not to start out stippling?)!!

My quilting has improved SO MUCH imediately after I read this book. I found out why I was getting broken threads and knots!! I really recommend this one!!

I have purchased every book on machine quilting and this is the best! There are pictures which show you how various threads will look in your machine quilting design. There is a list that tells what needles to use with what threads. This book also goes into detail on how to stipple and machine quilt feathers and wash your finished quilt. You will learn much from this book even if you are an experienced machine quilter.

If you can only afford one "machine quilting" guide book, then let it be this one. Author takes you through every step of machine quilting. A must read BEFORE you quilt that top! Great for the beginner and experienced quilter as well. Tips and techniques throughout; Diane leaves nothing to question. Read about "plowing through a brick wall" or why you get "bird's nest" under your stitching. Explains in detail which feet to use for what purpose. If you have patchwork tops ready and have dreaded the quilting; instructions learned here take away the fear. With practice, you too can machine quilt with excellent results.

I had dreaded beginning to machine quilt -- I found the whole prospect intimidating. Then, I bought this book. It is terrific! It is written in such a friendly and sympathetic tone that it helped to assuage my fears and get me quilting. The information is clearly presented with all sorts of helpful tips. Now, when I sit down to machine quilt I keep this book close by and recommend it wholeheartedly to all those reluctant machine quilters out there.

After purchasing this book I read it cover to cover. I found the tips most helpful, especially the tips on thread, needle and tension adjustments. I was immediately able to apply the techniques to a quilt I was working on and I was amazed at the rapid improvement in my skills. I have only been machine quilting about 3 or 4 years now and this book helped me make the biggest improvement jump in a short period of time. By the way, that quilt I was working on...it took the blue ribbon at this year's state fair!

It seems like every time I sit down to my machine to quilt I find myself reaching for this book to check on something or just for a refresher on technique. I would highly recommend it for anyone who wants to get into machine quilting. The author's quilts that are pictured in the book are gorgeous and inspiring, too!

The quilting world has been waiting for this book...the author provides the needed information to make machine quilting pleasant and possible for all quilters who have more ideas, quilt tops and projects than they can finish in a lifetime! This book provides the information on the steps needed to make a machine quilted quilt a beautiful and lasting accomplishment.

This book is worth its weight in gold. It will totally take the mystery out of machine quilting. The author breaks it down to the finest detail - so, if you have never machine quilted before, you will be able to do pretty good on your first quilt. I re-read the book each time before I begin a new quilt - and learn something each time.

This book is an excellent guide for all levels of machine quilters. It includes lots of clear and understandable advice, pictures, practice projects, hints and product advice. I had borrowed it from my local library and decided I needed to own one. I refer to it a lot and it has been a great help.

I really enjoyed reading this book. I have actually used the skills on a few quilting projects. It has plenty of skill levels for beginners or advanced quilters. It is also very easy to read and understand.