Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! : The Complete Guide to Quiltmaking [Paperback]

Diana McClun (Author), Laura Nownes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 11, 1998

Based on the principle that a solid foundation turns beginners into lifelong quiltmakers, Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! covers every tool, every technique, every stitch, every tip, and every shortcut in machine and hand quilting--no matter how basic. An all-time classic on quilting, it is the essential handbook for the beginner and a constant companion for the experienced quilter. This new, updated edition includes all of the features quilters loved from the first edition plus so much more! New features include: - More than 30 gorgeous designs to choose from, including 10 all-new quilt patterns - All-new photography of quilts in home settings - All-new color diagrams to lead quilters step-by-step through each pattern - Eight sampler quilts with complete instructions and patterns for 27 different blocks - Expanded coverage of color choices in quilts - Metric (centimeters) measurements - A glossary and index for easy reference Diana McClun and Laura Nownes have taught thousands of beginning quilters through classes, workshops, seminars, and nationwide television. Their book has inspired quilters all over the world and given them a passion for quilting that lasts a lifetime.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Tyros and experienced quilters alike will delight in this extensive and abundantly illustrated manual by two quilting teachers. Thirty classic and two new patterns are offered, along with yardage requirements for five standard sizes, templates and specific directions for every stage of construction. McClun and Nownes advise on everything from choosing patterns and color schemes to timesaving techniques. Rich color photographs or diagrams accompany each instruction, eliminating guesswork and anticipating a novice's questions. Guidelines for adapting the book for classroom use are supplied, and interspersed "practice exercises" will build a beginner's confidence as well as skills. Pros will appreciate such resourceful hints as how to turn a dining-room table into a light table for tracing patterns, or how to use sandpaper to secure fabric as it is being marked.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Diana McClun and Laura Nownes have taught thousands of beginning quilters through classes, workshops, seminars, and nationwide television. Their book has inspired quilters all over the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 2 edition (January 11, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0844226173
• ISBN-13: 978-0844226170
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 0.5 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #574,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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239 of 240 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Quilts! Quilts! Quilts! is a must have! February 2, 2000

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

As a busy working mom, who likes to do weekend projects, I wanted how to learn how to quilt. I do not come from a quilting family, and though I am a average sewer, the only thing that I had ever successfully quilted (if you even call it quilting) was a very simple gingham crib quilt for our first child. I thought that quilting was simply going to the fabric store and buying some cute fabric, going home and start cutting into pieces. No wonder why I have so much scrap fabric left. I would end up frustrated and have a complete mess!

I purchased Quilts, Quilts, Quilts, and couldn't put it down until I finished reading the whole book. It is meant to be used as not only a work book, but also as a resource book. It gives you tons on information on topics such as color choices, fabric choices, and patterns from easy to difficult. Plus much much more!

I would recommend this easy to use book as a great starting place, especially if you are like me and have a closet full of unfinished projects that were never finished, because you thought you knew what you were doing, but really didn't. Read the book and learn how to do it. I was totally amazed at what I could do just after reading the book and doing the recommended practice exercises!

79 of 80 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Classroom in a book February 1, 1999

By A Customer

Format:Paperback

I have purchased other instructional quiliting books in the past, and this book certainly exceeds them all in quality and informative worth. Already an able seamstress, this book answered many questions I have had about the quiliting process, and tipped me off about procedures that I can carry over into my normal sewing. Overall, I feel well prepared to enter this new dimension of sewing and am happy to make my mark in such an age old art. Buy this book especially if you are a novice - it has everything you need, from templates, detailed instructions, practice exercises, color help, and whatmore, fosters a deeper appreciation of the needle and thread.

112 of 117 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply One of The Best ! June 20, 2000

By Rosemary Chase

Format:Paperback

Of all my quilting books (and I have tons) this is the reference book I keep coming back to. No matter what you need, this book will give you answers and ideas. If I could only keep one of my quilting reference books it would without a doubt be this one !