Hand & Machine Quilting Tips & Tricks To: Quilt Like the Experts Easy-to-Use Quick Reference Guide From Planning to Perfect Stitching [Spiral-bound]

Alex Anderson (Author), Harriet Hargrave (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2007

Two of America's best-known quilters share their tips for quilting beautiful tops, in a handy pocket size.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Two of America's best-known experts share their secrets and tips for successful hand and machine quilting. Tips include choice of fabric and wadding, choice of quilting designs, needles for hand quilting and sewing machine requirements, choice of thread, thread tension, ditch quilting, free motion quilting and lots lots more. Simple diagrams and charts help you make the best choices for your quilt and clear photographs guide you through each tip and trick. This is the perfect follow-up to 'Piecing Tips & Tricks Tool,' also published by C&T Publishing. --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

About the Author

Harriet Hargrave is a best-selling author, teacher, quilt-shop owner, and a machine quilting innovator. Alex Anderson is an internationally renowned quilter, and the co-host of the hugely popular online programme, The Quilt Show.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 64 pages
• Publisher: C&T Publishing (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1571204628
• ISBN-13: 978-1571204622
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #129,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #5 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Expert Advice > Alex Anderson

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hand & Machine Quilting Tips & Tricks Tool, April 18, 2010

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Anne Nonon (Midwest) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hand & Machine Quilting Tips & Tricks To: Quilt Like the Experts Easy-to-Use Quick Reference Guide From Planning to Perfect Stitching (Spiral-bound)

This is a great quick reference book from one of the pioneers in machine quilting Harriet Hargrave and also Alex Anderson. This is a great supplement to anyone who is serious about improving their quilting skills and in less than 60 pages, offers a wealth of valuable information all the way from best fabrics for hand quilting to solving common problems with machine quilting.
It's just the perfect size to throw in your tote when attending guilds or classes, for checking for common issues that do come up. Both authors provide quick to the point tips and there are plenty of diagrams and great photos to clarify the particular topics.
Harriet goes into great detail discussing the different types of batting and what you can expect from them in your projects, along with your workspace setup, thread, needle and fabric selections, just to name a few important topics. There's way more and believe me, everything in this book is well worth revisiting even if you are an experienced quilter. So this book is great for any level of experience.
This book is an incredible bargain and too good to pass up.

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tips for Quilters, July 17, 2008

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C Skinner (Arkansas) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hand & Machine Quilting Tips & Tricks To: Quilt Like the Experts Easy-to-Use Quick Reference Guide From Planning to Perfect Stitching (Spiral-bound)

Well written using terms & illustrations beginning & continuing quilters will find useful. Anderson and Hargrave each share their expertise on the subject of putting the final quilt together with hand or machine quilting. The book answered many of my questions.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Reference Guide, May 31, 2009

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grandma pickles "grandma" (n. carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hand & Machine Quilting Tips & Tricks To: Quilt Like the Experts Easy-to-Use Quick Reference Guide From Planning to Perfect Stitching (Spiral-bound)

Tips and Tricks is a great reference for Harriet's larger machine quilting book. It is a fast guide when you don't want to search through the larger book.