Internationally recognized quilting experts Marianne Fons and Liz Porter share their expertise through television magazines books and personal appearances throughout the United States and abroad. The first edition of their book Quilter's Complete Guide sold over half a million copies. This expanded update version gives you the most complete information available including their tips and techniques on: how to use a computer for quilting how to make photo transfers how to organize and execute a signature quilt and much more! Softcover: 272 pages.
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107 of 108 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
One. of two, of my all time favorite books for quilt making, hands down. Liz and Marianne have created a book that will teach everyone some important skills. It sits inches away from my machine at all times. If I have a question I run to this book for the answers. The layout is fantastic. It starts out with a Quilt making Primer, which offers you everything you need to know about Tools, fabrics, and colors. You learn basic quilting skills and then move into direction for block drafting. Then it is onto borders, where you will find an important chart on how to calculate for borders. The book takes you through the step-by-step process of thinking, creating, making and finishing a quilt. Every step along the way there are two page classes on skills you can learn, to put into action the tricks they just taught. Then you move beyond basic patchwork to more intricate techniques. The patterns range from easy to more complicated and remove the risk element on new techniques while you learn different block construction skills.
59 of 59 people found the following review helpful
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When I decided to learn to quilt recently, I ordered a number of quilting books. This is by far the most useful comprehensive guide. I love this book! I've been working my way through it. Each chapter presents a different technique and shows how to make a block or small quilt to practice the technique. Reading ahead, I can see that even after I work my way through it, I'll be consulting this book for years to come. The instructions are easy to follow, with numerous diagrams and pictures, and it has ideas for almost any type of quilt you'd like to try. I very highly recommend it.
50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This was among my first books as a new quilter. It's been excellent. First, I like the hard-cover format, because it has spiral binding & I can leave it open to review as I work. Simple, detailed instructions & tips for each step of the quilting process, both machine & hand-work. Includes easy-to-read charts for measuring fabric, speed-cutting & piecing. Gives detailed instructions for more advanced techniques. Plenty of projects, from simple blocks, wall-hangings & quilts. I'll continue to refer to this book for years!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
quilters complete guide
I am very happy with the content of this book, very informative as I am new to quilting. It was sold as used and looks like it is new.
Published 29 days ago by Darrel E. Laclair
Best book for new quilters
This book could easily be called the ABCs of quilting. It has taught me the basics on up. I love it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Theresa, Brockport NY
quilter's complete guide
This book is in great shape and contains some patterns that I have looked for everywhere. Previous owner took good care of this book.
Published 5 months ago by Marmi
Pages water damaged and matted together
If not for the fact that I really needed this book and could salvage the pages that I needed, I would have returned it immediately! Read more
Published 6 months ago by javonda
My Favorite Thus Far
As a beginning quilter, I have found this book to be the easiest to understand. I decided that quilting would be my hobby of choice when I retire later this year. Read more
Published 10 months ago by JenaMaru
So far, I am loving this book.
I am just learning to quilt. Going into my 2nd month. This book has detailed instructions on getting started. The tools, techniques, even projects. Very helpful.
Published 15 months ago by Donna Bohler
Quilter's Complete Guide
Love the book, it has lots of great hints and is very helpful. The book arrived quickly, but I had to air it out a few days due to having belonged to a smoker. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mary Castillo
very happy
very happy book in very good condition,excellent price , recieved very quickly,no problem at all
Published 20 months ago by Carol Stewart
Brand new conditon and we ordered the used one!
My friend was going to buy this book from the library and I told her to wait and let's check Amazon first. Read more
Published on May 9, 2010 by Melena L. Brown
Quilt Lady
Excellent book-arrived within 5 days-book was in fantastic shape--very pleased-will be sure to order from in the future.
Published on February 3, 2010 by Shirley Brown
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