Product Description

Based on the principle that a solid foundation turns beginners into lifelong quiltmakers, this book covers every tool, every technique, every stitch, every tip and every shortcut in machine and hand quilting--no matter how basic. The all-time classic on quilting, it is an essential handbook for beginners and a constant companion for the experienced quilter. 250 diagrams. 65 color photos.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #58099 in Books
• Published on: 1998-01-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780844226170
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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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.

Customer Reviews

Quilts! Quilts! Quilts! is a must have!
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!

Classroom in a book
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.

Simply One of The Best !
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 !