Quilt Savvy: Gaudynski's Machine Quilting Guidebook [Illustrated] [Spiral-bound]

Diane Gaudynski (Author)

Book Description

Series: Quilt Savvy | Publication Date: January 15, 2006

A MUST HAVE for every machine quilter. At last, a detailed road map to skilled machine quilting, written by one of the top quilters in the field. Distinguished quilter Diane Gaudynski serves up a practical new approach to quilting by machine. Based on her popular machine quilting series in American Quilter magazine, this book gives readers the ins and outs of creating a design that instantly improves accuracy and fluidity of line. This international prize-winning quilter, author, lecturer, and teacher debunks six common myths about machine quilting. Holding nothing back, Diane includes techniques for several charming unmarked free-hand, free-motion designs, such as 'headbands,' 'bananas,' 'Dianeshiko,' spirals, leaves, fronds, and clamshells. Quilters will especially enjoy the author's detailed description of echo quilting and echo-quilted feathers. Diane states her goal is to add to the quilter's knowledge of machine-quilting skills and solve some common problems. She says, 'Dispelling some myths, learning some simple aids and techniques, and tackling the job in an organized and informed way will allow you to master this most basic of machine tasks.'

Editorial Reviews

Review

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...-A. Spragg

About the Author

Diane is an avid machine quilter. Her quilts have won the Bernina Award for Machine Workmanship four times, received the Pfaff Master Award in 2001, and many other honors. Her work has been exhibited internationally.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 144 pages
• Publisher: American Quilter's Society (January 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574329006
• ISBN-13: 978-1574329001
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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65 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have!, November 9, 2006

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This review is from: Quilt Savvy: Gaudynski's Machine Quilting Guidebook (Spiral-bound)

This book is very informative! I have Gaudynski's Guide to Machine Quilting, which is good. This one is even better. There are many pictures that show the quilting close up. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in quilting a full size quilt on a regular sewing machine.

98 of 102 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars words are inadequate, March 21, 2006

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E Rice (western ny state) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Quilt Savvy: Gaudynski's Machine Quilting Guidebook (Spiral-bound)

i hope to one day see at least one of diane gaudynski's quilts in person. until then, i have her two books for inspiration.

this woman's quilting designs are the last word in elegance, beauty and skill. her books provide everything a quilter needs to create a masterpiece--including the confidence to try.

the author's writing style is clear and amusing. reading the instructions is as enjoyable as following them. she encourages her readers to develop their skills to their greatest extent.

the photos of her work (and cats!) and the diagrams are detailed and clear.

this title stands on its own, though her other book is equally worth owning. either or both belong in every quilter's library, because, even though she quilts by machine, her design ideas are adaptable to hand quilting.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Machine Quilting, February 3, 2007

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This review is from: Quilt Savvy: Gaudynski's Machine Quilting Guidebook (Spiral-bound)

This book takes you far beyond the basics. I've been machine quilting for a number of years and I learned a lot from this book. Well worth while! Lots of photos clearly showing each topic.