Fast and Fun Machine Quilting [Hardcover]

Karen Costello Soltys (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1997

Let the machine-quilting experts show you how to create-- and finish-- your most beautiful quilts ever! More than 250 color photographs and directions make machine quilting fast and easy, no matter what your skill level.

Here is just a taste of what you'll learn:

* How to banish machine tension troubles forever
* Painless ways to handle big, bulky quilts
* Ways to use decorative threads for creative effects
* Innovative marking methods with no mess, no hassle
* The easiest way to baste your quilt without breaking your back
* Beautiful trapunto, corded trapunto, and other specialty techniques
* Dozens of tips to improve your machine-quilting stitches

Plus more!

Packed with tips, time-saving tricks, and trouble-shooting ideas!

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Your Step-by-Step Guide to
Fast & Fun Machine Quilting

Let the machine-quilting experts show you how to create-- and finish-- your most beautiful quilts ever! More than 250 color photographs and directions make machine quilting fast and easy, no matter what your skill level.

Here is just a taste of what you'll learn:

* How to banish machine tension troubles forever
* Painless ways to handle big, bulky quilts
* Ways to use decorative threads for creative effects
* Innovative marking methods with no mess, no hassle
* The easiest way to baste your quilt without breaking your back
* Beautiful trapunto, corded trapunto, and other specialty techniques
* Dozens of tips to improve your machine-quilting stitches

Plus more!

Packed with tips, time-saving tricks, and trouble-shooting ideas!

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (October 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875967612
• ISBN-13: 978-0875967615
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #333,850 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A quilting library "must have", January 8, 2005

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Debbe "desertdebbe" (Marana, Az United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Fast and Fun Machine Quilting (Hardcover)

I wasn't sure if I really needed another quilting book, but for the low cost I gave it a try. Now, I don't know why it has such a low cost, this book is GREAT!! If you've considered machine quilting then this book is for you. It covers all aspects of machine quilting with clear, consise instructions and pictures. It covers common problems you may encounter, and how to correct them as well as all aspects of batting, marking your quilt, types of thread, bobbin tension, etc. You will NOT be disappointed with this book.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for anyone who machine quilts (or thinking about it)!, June 9, 2004

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Diane M. Ulitsch "djuseless" (Wales, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fast and Fun Machine Quilting (Hardcover)

This book is amazing! I read this book from cover to cover and I could not believe how many wonderful instructions were included. Everything you needed or wanted to know about machine quilting was listed with easy-to-understand directions. I wish I had this book when I was machine quilting my king size quilt. This is a great book for everyone's quilting library.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginner, March 2, 2006

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Charles E. Harrell (Woodruff, SC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fast and Fun Machine Quilting (Hardcover)

The book is well layed out, especially if you have little quilting experience. A lot of good information and gives very detailed instructions.