 | Make a Quilt in a Day : Log Cabin Pattern (Quilt in a Day) (Quilt in a Day Series) by Eleanor Burns
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $7.33 The FASTEST most satisfying quilt to start with! I didn't do it in a day, but it was fast and easy and so many layouts from the one block. All strip pieced and no pressing or squaring. Addictive!
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 | Favorite Quilts Fast & Fun by Nancy Smith
Buy new: $19.95 / Used from: $13.50 Love these quilts. they show 2 quilts for each pattern: one scrappy and the other they call 'basic' where you start with certain colors and it's more uniform. I can look at this book for hours!
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 | Around the Block with Judy Hopkins: 200 Rotary-Cut Blocks in 6 Sizes by Judy Hopkins
Buy used from: $23.58 Book shows individual blocks with instructions for doing one block at a time, rather than actual quilt patterns
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 | Around the Block Again: More Rotary-Cut Blocks from Judy Hopkins (That Patchwork Place) by Judy Hopkins
Buy used from: $5.49 same as Around the Block, but different blocks
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 | Once More Around the Block by Judy Hopkins
Buy used from: $25.00 same as Around the Block, but again different blocks.
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 | Machine Quilting Made Easy by Maurine Noble
Buy new: $9.32 / Used from: $7.00 If you can't get to a class (best in my opinion) try this one for some ideas. Not as intimidating as Heirloom Machine Quiltng
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 | Heirloom Machine Quilting: A Comprehensive Guide to Hand-Quilted Effects Using Your Sewing Machine by Harriet Hargrave
Buy used from: $4.03 this is like the 'Bible' of machine quilting....a must have for your collection eventually, but a little intimidating with all her fancy work!
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 | Quilts From The Quiltmaker's Gift by Joanne Larsen Line
Buy new: $19.13 / Used from: $10.44 This one has some nice patterns that seem easier to make than the sequel. Need to use your imagination for some possiblities.
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 | Easy Machine Quilting
Buy new: $18.76 / Used from: $7.70 I like this one for reference and color photos/lessons/troubleshooting.
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 | Traditional Quilts for Kids to Make by Barbara J. Eikmeier
Buy used from: $29.00 OK, I'm not a kid, but I did like the book when I first saw it!Not as many blocks as Around the Block,but written so a kid could make with an adult's help.
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 | Learn to Machine Quilt in Just One Weekend by Marti Michell
Buy used from: $4.94 This one doesn't score high for color photos, but she gives some basics of walking foot and free motion, Good if you're not wanting to get 'into' quilting 'big time'! Good price for the info you get
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 | Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt in a Day (Burns, Eleanor. Quilt in a Day Series.) by Eleanor Burns
Buy new: $8.76 / Used from: $4.07 Everyone needs a sunbonnet sue! This method uses pellon and is probably one of the easiest ways I know of to do applique.
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 | Time for a Chain: The Irish Chain Updated by Nancy J Smith
Buy used from: $13.90 Nice book. Be sure to copy the layout page and DO IT before you start! after that it's easy. single, double, triple, several sizes. Best book for irish chain I've seen.
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 | The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide: From A to Z-- Hundreds of Tips and Techniques for Successful Quiltmaking
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $9.49 I LOVE this book. I read it all the time. Has misc articles and tips, very brief on most, but interesting reading.
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 | Block Magic: Over 50 Fun and Easy Blocks Made from Squares and Rectangles by Nancy Johnson-Srebro
Buy used from: $4.44 Cute blocks. Individual blocks and some sample layouts. teddy bear, santa, snowman, flag, heart, ballerina, house.
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 | Block Magic, Too: Over 50 New Blocks from Squares and Rectangles by Nancy Johnson-Srebro
Buy new: $19.67 / Used from: $9.00 More cute blocks and some sample layouts. reindeer, wagon, bee, flowers, lighthouse.
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