The Quilter's Review Guide to Picking a Sewing Machine You'll Love [Paperback]

Sharon Darling (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2003

The Quilter's Review Guide To Picking A Sewing Machine You'll Love contains practical advice to save you time, money, and frustration in shopping for a sewing machine to meet your needs. It does not discuss the features or merits of specific sewing machines. Instead, it teaches you how to:

- create your personal Sewing Profile - thoroughly test sewing machines based on your Sewing Profile - understand the complex new features in today's top-of-the-line sewing machines and embroidery machines - pick a dealer that you'll be happy with - get the best value for your money

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I read the entire book last night. It was clear, directly to the point, and easy to read." -- Deb Hopkins, quilter and designer of the Wonder Cut Ruler

"I wish I had had this book before I bought my sewing machine." -- Judy Martin, quilter, designer, and author of many quilting books

"Some of my favorite parts were the testing tips.... You make some excellent points." -- Sharyn Craig, quilter, teacher, and author of many quilting books

About the Author

Sharon Darling is the publisher of Quilter's Review, a Web site devoted to reviewing sewing machines, embroidery machines, and many other quilting and sewing products. As chief reviewer, Sharon has reviewed dozens of sewing machines and embroidery machines. All of her detailed reviews are available on the Quilter's Review Web site.

Product Details

• Paperback: 58 pages
• Publisher: Trillium Publishing, Inc. (September 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974878421
• ISBN-13: 978-0974878423
• Product Dimensions: 10.5 x 8.1 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,290,565 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Go Shopping Without It, April 26, 2004

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"twinboystoo" (Apollo, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Quilter's Review Guide to Picking a Sewing Machine You'll Love (Paperback)

This book was a an incredible help to me in choosing my new sewing machine. I found it in the midst of my shopping and was so glad that I did! The chapter on how to "test drive" machines was just what I needed and suggested testing things I'd never even thought of -- like winding a bobbin. I didn't have any trouble with that but did have trouble getting bobbins in and out of some machines -- a real deal breaker for me! It's a must-read before you go shopping. You'll be incredibly well prepared with questions and a test drive kit.

5.0 out of 5 stars Picking a Sewing Machine You'll Love, December 4, 2010

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Joan D. Kruse "Joan Kruse" (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Quilter's Review Guide to Picking a Sewing Machine You'll Love (Paperback)

I bought this book 4 years ago when I was looking to replace a sewing machine. It was so much help that I've lent to others and they all agreed. It gives great tips on testing machines to see how they function doing applique and other tasks that you plan to do. It has a great check list to use to eliminate the machines that will not do what you need. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to buy a new sewing machine.