Book Description
Those who have struggled with machine quilting will be relieved and delighted with the author's step-by-step tour of the world of machine quilting. Ports of call on the tour include fabric selection and preparation, choosing batting and backing fabric, pin basting layers, marking the quilt, thread choice, quilting sequence, walking foot and free-motion quilting, and finishing and washing the quilt. The sections on marking the quilting design and changing bobbin tension are particularly helpful as are the tips on lighting and managing the quilt in the machine. Practice your skills on three charming quilt patterns: Trip Around the World wall quilt, Log Cabin Revisited, and Sixteen Baskets of Mud. AUTHORBIO: Diane is an avid machine quilter. Her quilts have won the Bernina Award for Machine Workmanship four times, received the Pfaff Master Award in 2001, and many other honors. Her work has been exhibited internationally. REVIEW: Highly recommended for all but the smallest quilting collections. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (18)

One of the best!
This is, by far, one of the best machine quilting books on the market. As good as Harriet Hargrave's seminal work!

The best guide to machine quilting.
This is the best book I've seen on machine quilting - especially for a novice like me.

guide to machine quilting
the book had a lot of information on machine quilting,it is very good.

Guide to Machine Quilting
Book has good detail and is easy to understand.Directions are easy to follow and detailed.

Excellent resourse
I was introduced to this author in a free motion quilting class and find this book to be a wonderful resourse to get any and every question answered. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (6)

Good practical advice for entering quilt shows
This book is very helpful, with practical advice on Dos and Don'ts for entering your quilts in local and professional quilt shows.
Easy to read.

Get This Book!
I was looking for ideas regarding quilting designs and got so much more. Karen's books often include DVDs and this one is invaluable to learn how to do some very basic techniques. Squaring up a quilt, top notch binding and sleeve instructions to name a few. Every quilter can learn how to improve even if you never plan to enter your quilts in a show.

Interesting, but geared to Longarm
I have her previous book on "McTavishing", which is much better.This book does not show techniques on a standard home machine, as the previous book does.Still, the information is interesting and I did learn a few techniques that could translate to a home machine.

quilting
good and lots of ideas but they are the same style of quilting.not my style

A Truly Practical Guide
In an artists book, you wouldn't think "practical" would be a very interesting word. However, in this case, practical is perfect.

Entering competitions is a scary concept. You are putting yourself out there for other people to judge, and that isn't often comfortable. Therefore, you want to do your best. Karen is utterly amazing at making sure that, when you are ready to enter your quilt in a contest, you are actually "ready". You know that you are entering a quilt that is not only beautiful to you, but is also technically proficient. You wouldn't go to a job interview with your slip hanging below your skirt, or your shirt partially tucked. Think of it this way - you are sending your quilt for avery important interview - you want her to look her best! Karen helps you do that.

There is even an included CD which, for those more 'visual' of us (and aren't we all, as quilters, visual to the max?) which leads you through instructions for how to do some of the more detailed (no, don't read "difficult" here) methods, like making really pretty feather quilting patterns.

Overall, a great investment. And don't think that, because you aren't planning on entering a quilt in a show, that this book wouldn't be of great use. We all want to learn and do work we are proud of, and this lovely little book will certainly help you to do so. ... Read more

Book Description
This newly developed Dot-to-Dot quilting technique makes following the stitching path of any quilting design easier and faster! Beginning machine quilters will especially benefit from this quick way to divide their quilting into small sections when quilting free-motion on the sewing machine or using a home quilting frame.Cheryls second book includes scores of ready-to-use quilting patterns in a variety of stylesGeometric, Folk Art, Elegant, Masculine, Juvenile, Traditional, and more. The designs are created for all areas to be quilted, including sashings with connecting blocks, borders with corners, and edge-to-edge pantograph.Chapters contain tips and hints for loading your quilt, batting and thread choices, creating/using pantographs, as well as auditioning patterns, and a variety of quick techniques for custom fitting your patterns and transferring them onto your quilt top. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Easy to read and follow
I have not used the contents of this book to date however in reading it I found the content easy to read and feel confident that I will achieve the look I am seeking in finishing my quilts.

Excellent for beginner through intermediate quilters
I found this book especially suited for beginner or intermediate quilters. Those who are just starting to use their home sewing machine for quilting will find this book to contain a wealth of information and ideas, with especially useful info on how to transfer quilt patterns. Many standard and unique quilting patterns. One of the few quilt books I find better to own than to check out at my public library.

Machine Quilting
Lots of wonderful tips and information.My suggestion is read, practice, practice...

M K Larson Michigan
Very useful for either machine or hand quilting Simple designs that can be used in many ways and can be enlarged or made smaller for use

Dot to Dot...Quilting Style
Since owning a short-arm home quilting system, Dot to Dot is a quality way touse quilting designs effectively...and it's fun too!This book has been added to my "library" of quilting design books, as one can never have too many quilting patterns. If you remember dot-to-dot drawings as a kid, you'll find this just a little bit more of a challenge, but who doesn't like a good quilting challenge? ... Read more

Book Description
Give yourself and your family a Merry Christmas with the fun, whimsical quilt designs in this book. Quilters will find easy-to-make pieced and appliqued designs featuring Santa, angels, snowmen, penguins, pointesettias and others. Bed quilts, throws and wall quilts join smaller items like table toppers, tree skirts, ornaments and a lamp shade to create a book full of fun. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Can't wait to get started for next Christmas.
I'm always looking for gift ideas to make for Christmas. I found several great ideas when looking through this book. Now I just need to get sewing! This is definitely worth the money and a great addition to anyone's quilting library.

Quilting
Gave this book as a gift.Person that received it loved it.It was hard for me to part with also.Had some really cute things in it.

Great Holiday Ideas
This is an awesome holiday quilt idea book. There are so many varied ideas that you could go wild with. Definitely worth the money spent.

Wonderful quilting book
This is a great quilting book.The selection of patterns are awesome.I would highly recommend this book to everyone.It is well worth every penny it costs. ... Read more

Book Description
Everything you want to know about designing, creating, and living with quilts in one comprehensive sourcebook! In All About Quilting from A to Z, famous quilt artists share their knowledge and expertise in six sections covering the basics and beyond. This hands-on guide provides scores of common-sense solutions from such renowned quilters as Alex Anderson, Christine Barnes, and Paul Pilgrim for just about any quilting problem. Readers will discover surefire methods to help them build a fabric stash, select the best colors for a quilt, and choose the right tool for the job. They'll also find ready-to-use piecing diagrams for creating a variety of block types; a dramatic, full-color gallery of well-known and well-loved quilts; plus a convenient alphabetical reference of how-to's, covering everything from appliqué to zigzag.Finally, a special section called "A Quilter's Lifestyle," offers a unique tour of the homes and studios of such renowned quilters as Yvonne Porcella, Lynette Jensen, Harriet Hargrave, and Michael James. Brand new from the editors of Quilter's Newsletter Magazine, this is the ultimate reference no quilter should be without! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Everything you need to know and more
I had borrowed this book from the local library and could tell straight away that this would tell me everything I needed to know about quilting. I also checked out all the positive reviews on the Amazon website. Just read the contents, and everything is categorized with lots of images. I am sure this will be a well-used reference book for both new and experienced quilters.

Excellent Resouce
This is very well done. Even a seasoned quilter can pick up tips or revist information they learned years ago and find useful information. I like the books format, the pictures and illustrations are helpful and clear. I'd consider this to be along the lines of a quilter's encyclopedia.

I use the internet a great deal and it's really nice to come across a 'book' that is so well done & have it on hand in my art room. Nicely done.CJ

lots of information
I found this book to have more information than I expected. It reminds me of looking in an encyclopedia. There are plenty of great pictures,line drawings and explanations. I found this book to either give me much of the information I needed on a subject, or at times, at least enough to get me started. I would say it covers a whole lot of information in a nice hardcover book that is thin enough to take from workroom to couch for a good read.

Greatbook for beginners
This was the first quilting book that I checked out from the library when I started thinking about quilting.I liked it so much, that I ended up buying it.I just couldn't imagine not having it by my side when I had questions (and as a beginning quilter, I have a LOT of questions!!).This is a great book with a lot of information in it.There is only one other book that I think is just as good and that is _The Quilters' Ultimate Visual Guide._Both books have many color pictures and explain things very clearly.If I could only have two books on basic quilting information, I would pick these two.Enjoy!

First book
This was one of my first quilting books and it is wonderful..I still refer to it when I'm stuck...Well written and very easy to follow...A great beginner's book... ... Read more

Customer Reviews (2)

Show off your quilting
Quilting inside the Lines is my preferred book on machine quilting. Pam's techniques are easy to understand, easy to build on and look sophistacated whether they are or are not. Well worth the $$. The book shows designs for many different blocks and how to interpret the patterns for other blocks. After practicing these techniques I found my skills growing quickly and easily. I practiced on paper to understand the motions and the order of sewing. This helped immensely. Most of the patterns are designed for blocks, but can easily be interpreted for borders and sashings. If you can do a meander with the darning foot, you can use this book. Some of the techniques take a little practice to master. Pam's tips throughout are excellent. Well worth the $$. Way better than a three or four hour hands on class. Impress your friends in no time.

Over a hundred great ideas invites the quilter to try new ideas.
Pam Clarke's QUILTING INSIDE THE LINES: MACHINE & FRAME QUILTING provides insider tips and tricks for using different quilting machines for markless quilting projects. From practicing basic shapes such as swirl, leaf, loop and feather to free-motion quilting, this blend of workbook and sketchpad uses arrows and simple dots to teach how to create and fill blocks and borders with minimal marking. Over a hundred great ideas invites the quilter to try new ideas. ... Read more

Book Description
Getting ready for your first machine quilt project could not be easier. This must-have book will provide everything you need to know to start your journey. This reliable resource covers all aspects of beginning machine quilting. The author walks the reader through how to begin the process, no matter what kind of sewing machine you may own. In this book, you will find full definitions of all the supplies, complete explanations of techniques, help with quilting decisions, information on marking quilt tops and basting, tips on handling the bulk of quilts, and finishing options. Four practice projects will get you started. AUTHORBIO: Sue Nickels has taught machine quilting and applique techniques for ten years. She has made quilts for over 20 years, starting with hand techniques and gradually focusing on machine work. A regular teacher at The Icehouse in Grayling, Michigan, she has also taught and lectured at American Quilter's Society (AQS) National Quilting Association and International Quilt Association shows. REVIEW: Getting ready for your first machine quilt project could not be easier. This reliable resource covers all aspects of machine quilting as this award-winning quilter walks you through the process. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Machine Quilting: A primer of Techniques
Was a good overall basic review of machine quilting.I was hoping for a few more ideas/patterns, but will use those in the book and go from there.

Just like the class
I actually took the Machine Quilting class from Sue Nickels.It was a great class and the book has all the information contained in the class.It has helped me so much to have the book as I would rather be sewing in class instead of taking notes.I highly recommend that you take Sue's class but if you cannot the book has everything we learned in the class explained thoroughly.If you can take the class I recommend that you also get the book.Great class - great book!!

Great Book
This is a great book for anyone who is interested in machine quilting. It has step by step directions and sample pieces to practice on. Great color photographs.

Machine Quilting A Primer Of Tecniques
It is always a great experience to buy books from you.I know that I will get the merchandise in speedy time and in great shape.

Thanks

Great Primer!
As a beginning short arm quilter, I found this book to be very informative and thought out.Although the focus is more on the stationary machine quilting, I found many helpful tips and ideas for improving my quilting skills! Sue encourages the PPP's (practise, practise, practise)of quilting by creating beautiful practise sampler mini quilts. Beginning stationary machine quilters will benefit from the information on how to plan your quilting stategy and bundle bulky quilts through sewing machine. Illustrates many quilting patterns and how to plan for machine quilting. Includes info on various threads and importance of thread tension.. Hope I've said enough and not too much :o)...5 star worthy! ... Read more

Book Description
This technique-driven resource offers timeless guidance whether you're a beginners ora seasoned quilter who loves crazy quilting - the only U.S. created quilting style. With details about all known methods of patching a crazy quilt, more than 100 embroidery stitches, step-by-step illustrations and how-to directions for finishing a crazy quilt, this unique guide is the first to cover the crazy quilting process from start to finish. You will quickly discover that the priceless information in this book will serve you for the rest of your quilting life. ... Read more

Book Description
More than 400 images of quilts from the Journal Quilt Project exploring a range of media, techniques, and subject matter.

In 2003 Karey Bresenhan, president of Quilts Inc., organized the first ever Journal Quilt Project one of the most popular exhibits ever shown at the International Quilt Festivals. Since then, hundreds of artists from around the world have participated in the Journal Quilt Project every year, making small, 8" x 11.5" quilts every month to explore new techniques, express fresh ideas, and experiment with the myriad of resources available to quilters today. Whether quilters officially participated in the Journal Quilt Project or not, thousands of quilters new and seasoned have been inspired by the Project and are using page-sized quilts as visual journals for self-expression and discovery. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (11)

A Must Have Resource for Quilter Artists
This big book of ideas is exactly what active or "artists in planning mode" quilters need for inspiration. Beautiful book for great ideas. One of my favorite books to refer to when I am planning my next project.

What an Inspiration
After seeing the exhibit at The Chicago Quilt Show I had to have this book. It is extremely inspirational and I believe it will help anyone generate new ideas. Additionally, I enjoy reading all of the personal comments from the creator of each project- it is like reading someone's diary. And finally, it is a book that I find myself going back to again and again and it seems like a new book everytime. I cannot recommend this book enough.

Creative Quilting
Wonderful book.I immediately bought at least one more copy as a gift for a friend who's also getting into quilting.There were ideas for techniques and products for fabric art.The stories behind the quilt squares were very moving also.

Great Book
I have a lot- and I mean a lot - of quilting books, and this is one of most inspiring books I have seen. The quilts are all small and very interesting.Each one is accompanied by an explanation by the quilt's creator.It is sort of a whole new look at the possibilties of quiltmaking.My mind immediately started racing with ideas.Because the quilts are very small, they seem very do-able.This is not your average book with patterns, but instead it is a book of possibilites and inspiration.

Wonderful book
Ithoroughly enjoyed this book.Even bought one as a gift. At Houston there wasn't time to look at, read and enjoy the displayed quilts.They are wonderful and inspiring. ... Read more

Book Description
You've read the bestseller Creating Your Perfect QuiltingSpace. Now make your dream quilt studio a reality with this hands-on designtool! With a calculator and guidance from a professional organizer, you cando it yourself.

* Maximize efficiency and minimize movement in any quilting space, nomatter what size

* Find over 40 cutouts that represent cutting and sewing workstations,ironing boards, shelving, design walls, and more

* Use the easy worksheet and graph paper to record measurements,reposition cutouts, and avoid snags like doors and electrical outlets ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Waste of money!
Save your money and go buy $14 (item plus shipping) worth of fabric instead of this "workbook". Although I give high praises to the original book PERFECT QUILTING SPACE, this "planner" is a joke and most certainly should have been included in the original book. For this price, I expected vinyl stick-on furniture models and erasable/wipeable graph paper. It is nothing more than a 2 page piece of card stock graph paper with scale furnishings (none of which fit my quilt room furniture!) that you're supposed to COPY! Do yourself a favor and just grab a piece of graph paper and measure your furniture and draw up your room on your own. (The "workbook" wants you to do that anyway!). Don't waste your hard-earned money on this product. Just an FYI - this is my FIRST negative review on Amazon!!

helpful
This was very helpful.It contained all the info and the cutouts I needed to help me design the perfect space for my quilting.Highly recommended!

Huge Waste of Money
I bought what I thought was a book, but was only a pamphlet called Creating the Perfect Quilting STudio Space STudio Planner.It was a total waste of money and if I had known what it was, I would not have purchased it.

Planning a room or building a house
If you have ever wanted to rearrange a room but hated the thought of moving a piece of furniture only to find that it won't fit, then the STUDIO PLANNER is for you.This four-fold plastic covered sheet provides you with all the things you need to plan a room layout and only have to move furniture once.

The eight pages of this PLANNER contain a cover page, instructions on how to use the PLANNER, a work sheet where you can list all the rooms dimensions, two sheets of furniture "miniatures", a two page grid sheet for playing around with the miniatures and a sample page that show what one layout looks like.

Another great feature of the PLANNER is that you can write on it with white board markers.This makes any information completely erasable so you can plan many rooms with this one PLANNER.The price of $12.95 makes this an affordable way to plan any room, whether you are rearranging a present room or building a new room/house.

Planner saves time
I thought the book was great and have used a lot of the information from it.This planner is a good tool to use with it.The suggestion to use the dry erase marker was perfect.I found drawing with pencil a little hard to see but the dry erase marker solved that issue.Rather than cut out the templates from the planner, I made a photo copy and cut it up.This allows me more flexibility and preserves the templates for designing the next dream studio.I found the convenience of having someone else measure all of the common sewing furniture, and draw the templates for me, worth the cost.I've searched out 1/2 inch grid paper in the past and found the local office supply didn't have it.It's a matter of where you want to spend your time; researching the size of sewing furniture, or sewing.As always, Amazon was very clear on the number of pages and the format.Designing your studio with this planner provides a tool to discuss new pieces of furniture with a cabinet maker (or in-house carpenter, if you're lucky.) ... Read more

Book Description
You really can make a quilt in less than a week! 300,000 copies in print.Quick Country Quilting is--Fast! Easy! Fun! Debbie Mumm's tried-and-true methods for quick cutting, quick piecing and quick appliqu create great-looking results in no time. Step-by-step directions and over 600 diagrams guarantee that every project will be a success. You'll enjoy making wall quilts, holiday decorations, pillows, baby accessories and more to give as gifts or keep for yourself! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Not a good book for beginners
Please note :I wrote this review for beginner quilters only :


Please beware that this book is not for beginners... Not that it claims to be... It does have pretty pictures of nice quilts.And if you can follow hand drawn black and white diagrams - this book is for you..I guess I'm spoiled because there are so many books out there with actual pictures that take you step by step, plus even if you never make a quilt it is nice eye candy... This book is not like that.. This is the only quilt book that I've purchased that I didn't like...

I give the 4 stars to the Authorfor Talent.

A little repetitious, but very good.
This is a respectable quilting source, and it does have a LOT of helpful explanations for beginners. The patterns are almost all basic bed-quilts/wall-hangings, and most of them involve whimsically multiplied cats, sheep, cows, snowman, and children silhouettes, but they are still very cute. It you like "country" motifs, you'll find a lot here, but if you want something more modern-looking, look elsewhere.

Great book.
I found this book is great for someone who wants to start-up in patchwork quilting.

Highly recommend this one. Very easy to follow.

Muito Bom
Estou aqui no Brasil , e comprei este livro atravas do amazon, e adoro o serviço do Amazon e tbm o conteudo do livro é barbaro , para quem quer aprender , ou aperfeiçoar o que ja sabe sobre Patchwork , vale muito a pena!

cute projects
I checked this book out from the library enough times that I decided it would be best to own it!I love the cute animal quilt projects.I've just made the sheep quilt so far.All the pattern/quilt strip pieces didn't fit together as well as I would've liked, but if you're an experienced seamstress, you can still make it/them work for you. I think the author could've done a better job with making the original cutting measurements work together without having to stretch pieces to make them fit. As I said, you can still make it work for you. These projects are all sewn in large strips, sewn together, then cut down to smaller sizes; then sewn together.So, in the end, you haven't had to cut a bunch of tiny squares; its a time saving way to sew quilts.And, everyone likes to save time.The quilt designs are adorable and true to Debbie Mum's style. If you've ever seen her calendar's, you know what I mean. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

nice
Not as much instruction with the patterns as I had hoped but not bad for a calendar

Quilting Block & Pattern-A Day 2008 Day-to-Day Calendar
I was given the 2006 version of this product by an Aunt and loved it. This year I was talking to a Quilt Buddy who enjoyed this product in the past so I surprised her with the 2008 version. She enjoys it and has it displayed on her desk at work it sure brightens up her day as she pulls up the new day's block. I bought one for myself also. It is fun to see what new block each day brings and it is a wonderful source of inspiration to help get out of your comfort zone of block making and try new blocks and techniques! There are great instructions and helpful hints and tips to help any Quilter advance their Quiltmaking skills.

Best of Quilting calendar the 2nd time around!
This quilting block and pattern-a-day calendar for 2007 was a Christmas gift.When 2008 rolled around and the 2008 version was not under the Christmas tree, I missed it so much I had to buy it myself.There are many quilt patterns for both small and large quilts, one block on each day's page.So many ideas for designing original quilts.If you're a quilter (beginner or advanced) you'll surely enjoy studying the blocks and letting your imagination take over!

Quilting Block & Pattern-a-Day: 2008 Day-to-Day Calendar
I purchased this for my sister, a quilter for many years.She absolutely adored it.Said it was the perfect gift. Full for fantastic ideas & reminders of past blocks.The color photos are absolutely beautiful. ... Read more

Book Description
This complete resource for embellished quilting provides techniques for patchwork, applique, and embroidery. Contains a history of the craft as well as material information, a technique encyclopedia, and an inspirational gallery of photos. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (21)

Well written
I prefe the books by Judith Montano. This was well written and illustrated.It was for the beginner, ideas were limited.

Its the best
In my opinion this is the BEST book out on making Crazy Quilts. I have four others but this is my favorite. You'll love it.

Good crazy quilting resource
Good comprehensive book on crazy quilting -- from basic construction of crazy quilt blocks to stitch diagrams and materials suggestions.Also includes drawings of how stitches would be used in crazy quilt blocks.

Crazy Quilting
I found this book very helpful in deciding what stitches to embellish my crazy quilt. I thought the books drawings made it easier to visualize how the stitches would look on my pieces.I am new to Crazy quilting and just did'nt know where to start.The book solves that dilemma with useful diagrams and helpful information.This is a most for all serious quilters.My work is getting raves and it is so easy!!! Buy the book, you won't be sorry.

nice book
This book is very useful, there are alot of great ideas in this book. ... Read more

Book Description
Serves the general quilting population, which supports today's $2.3 billion quilting industry Written by a quilting expert American Patchwork & Quilting magazine calls one of the best quilt designers in the country

Durable, lay-flat binding offers quilters opportunity for hands-on learning

No need to hunt through a library of quilting books to find the exact technique; it's all in this one book from top selling author Darlene Zimmerman. Easy-to-understand instructions coupled with 300+ step-by-step color photos and illustrations provide quilters with a complete view of the quiltmaking process, and tips for improving their skills. This perfect guide for the quilting room, or to give as a gift, includes:

*Expert insight on choosing fabrics and battings, formulas for cutting, setting blocks, adding borders, making templates and more
*Reliable reference section packed with charts and tables that quilters can turn to for help with calculating sizes of borders and blocks, and estimating amount of fabric needed
*Additional instruction covering methods of appliqué and patchwork

This all-encompassing quilt guide is a must-have for anyone with a passion for quilting or aspiring quilter interest." ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Quilting the complete guide
very informative and has everything I wanted to know to start quilting for the first time

Quilting the complete guide
this book seems to have everything in it that you need to know to quilt.I have found it very, very helpful.

A Little Jewel
What a great book to have for a reference.The spiral binding is sturdy, giving the book the ability to stay open and lay flat.The smaller size is very handy and fits well next to the sewing machine in the work area.A general all purpose book with lots of helpful information.

Quilting: The Complete Guide
Great book with tips for every level of quilter, from beginner to advanced.Very handy for quick reference, the book is a convieniant size, and has very good illustrations.I would say this would be a welcome addition to every quilter's library.

A Quilters Review
This is a very pretty book filled with great information.It will be helpful for beginning quilters as well as experienced ones with easy to follow instructions for up-to-date techniques.A great reference for your quilting library! ... Read more

Book Description
Let the machine-quilting experts show you how to create-- and finish-- your most beautiful quilts ever! More than 250 color photographs and directions make machine quilting fast and easy, no matter what your skill level.Here is just a taste of what you'll learn:* How to banish machine tension troubles forever* Painless ways to handle big, bulky quilts* Ways to use decorative threads for creative effects* Innovative marking methods with no mess, no hassle* The easiest way to baste your quilt without breaking your back* Beautiful trapunto, corded trapunto, and other specialty techniques* Dozens of tips to improve your machine-quilting stitchesPlus more!Packed with tips, time-saving tricks, and trouble-shooting ideas! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

Very Nice Book
I would recommend this book for anybody who is looking to be inspired to machine quilt on their domestic sewing machine.

Great for beginner
The book is well layed out, especially if you have little quilting experience. A lot of good information and gives very detailed instructions.

Perfect Book for Any Level
I Love this book! It was so helpful not only with machine quilting tips but also hand quilting. I recommend it for any level quilter.

A quilting library "must have"
I wasn't sure if I really needed another quilting book, but for the low cost I gave it a try. Now, I don't know why it has such a low cost, this book is GREAT!! If you've considered machine quilting then this book is for you. It covers all aspects of machine quilting with clear, consise instructions and pictures. It covers common problems you may encounter, and how to correct them as well as all aspects of batting, marking your quilt, types of thread, bobbin tension, etc. You will NOT be disappointed with this book.

A must for anyone who machine quilts (or thinking about it)!
This book is amazing!I read this book from cover to cover and I could not believe how many wonderful instructions were included.Everything you needed or wanted to know about machine quilting was listed with easy-to-understand directions.I wish I had this book when I was machine quilting my king size quilt.This is a great book for everyone's quilting library. ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (6)

love the book
Karen McTavish is a wonderful quilter.I love everything she does.The book gives all kinds of ideas and she shares here wonderful techniques. I hope to own all of her books.The are a great addition to my quilt book collection.

Elemental quilting made easy with Karen's details
Karen McTavish is great at presenting her "Secrets of Elemental Quilting" in a detailed, but easy to understand book.You will enjoy reading about her ideas for machine quilting designs and may even want to try some of them out.
Another great thing about her book is the DVD that is included.You can watch the DVD and actually see highlights of the detailed processes she describes in her book.
Even if you never plan to make a show quilt, you will still be enthralled by the techniques she presents in her book and DVD.

Enjoyed the book but wish it had been received sooner
It took over 3 weeks for this book to get to me, my wife had hoped to be able to use it for a class but it will be a great reference.

Yet another wonderful book from Karen Mctavish
Karen Mctavish has done it yet again.She never seems to let me down with her easy to follow instructions, and her books are always inspiration for me when I need ideas for another project. A+++++++

The Secrets of Elemental Quilting
I just love this book, very informative for long arm quilters. ... Read more

Book Description
The expanded edition of the classic guide to machine quilting. Original paperback edition has sold 140,000 copies. Not just a technique book. Includes 40 complete projects. 1000 color photographs and diagrams. The Quilting Bible, the classic, complete guide to machine quilting, has sold over 140,000 copies. Known for its more than a thousand photographs showing every detail, The Quilting Bible is both a technique book and a project book. It covers all the techniques that beginning and intermediate quilters need, such as quick cutting and piecing methods and both machine-guided and free-motion quilting. It also contains 40 complete projects including traditional and contemporary full-sized quilts as well as garments and home dcor accessories. This expanded edition adds 64 pages of embellished quilts featuring such popular techniques as decorative threads, beads, embroidery, and appliqu. More than ever, The Quilting Bible is the foundation resource for traditional machine quilting. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Excellent resource for a beginner.Comprehensive.
I bought this as one of my first books on quilting.I have been able to teach myself to quilt through reading books.This was one of the most helpful.Has many projects to make, also.

Machine Quilting
Very informative---just what i was looking for--Good sevice and I can see the smile behind the scenes..Thanks

Best Quilting Book
This book has so much information. All kinds of good information and easy to read and understand. It is a welcome addition to all my other quilt books. Plus new patterns and ideas for quilting. ... Read more

Book Description
Ready, set...quilt!

Now with color photos!

Now in an illustrated format, this is the latest edition of the ever-popular original. Broad in scope, this guide is perfect for both beginners and pro quilters. And with new features, this edition will be on every quilter's wish list.

€ Includes loads of photographs and helpful line drawings
€ Exciting new patterns, plus a new 16-page color insert
€ Covers hand and machine quilting
€ Easy and comprehensive step-by-step directionsDownload Description
You're no idiot, of course. You know how to sew a button and can even stitch together a last-minute Halloween costume. But when it comes to making a beautiful quilt to hang on your wall, you can't tell one patch from another! Don't tear your hair out just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide to Quilting provides you with what you need to know to put together a quilt without hassle. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (24)

Not the best resource for beginners
This was my first quilting book, and though I enjoyed the overall text and format of the book, I do not feel that it is a good resource for beginners. The instructions lavishly soft-ball such topics as color-combinations (crucial to quilting, but not THAT difficult for a beginner!) but zip far too quickly through the actual process of cutting, sewing, and quilting a quilt. The cut-out patterns do not make it clear whether or not the "extra" 1/4" seams are included in the pattern (they aren't) and there is simply no excuse for such sloppiness, especially when dealing with a beginner who wouldn't necessarily know better.

Also, the sewing machine section is terribly sparse. This was a disappointment to me, because I quilt with a machine, never by hand.

Useful information for quilting
I thought the book was quite good.It was a great help with some of my questions but could have been more thorough on some of the sections. That being said I still think it was informative and would recommend for another beginner.

Made no sense
I have taken a couple quilting classes and made 2 crib quilts before buying this book. I'm currently attempting the "Trip Around the world" design and can not make sense of the instructions. I've already spent about 15 hours (my mother too) trying to make sense of what goes where. It just isn't clear or there is an incorrectly written step.Very frustrating.

no longer an idiot
Great easy to understand instructions and diagrams.No longer feel stupid since all questions and answers are here.Tells you what you need to know and then some.

Fantastic book
I found this book absolutely fabulous, perfect for the beginner, I have many books on Quilting but I could never quite grasp it!! With this book I have seen the light,I found it so easy to follow, with step by step instruction.It has many easy projects. I began with a sampler quilt and managed to finish! I am so excited that I can finally quilt. It truely is the complete idiots quide to quilting.It is THE book for a beginner! ... Read more

Customer Reviews (16)

A Must Have
I've owned and borrowed a lot of quilting books. This is one that is in my "fave five". Excellent examples of how the quilting design can change the look of a quilt. This book will help you decide how to "quilt as desired".

Quilting
It's great to see the difference a little quilting can make. I even bought 2 more as gifts.

Very beneficial
I am a beginner quilter. The pictures in this book showed each quilt top done in 5 different top-stitching machine-quilted patterns. The borders were of special interest to me also. This book was a blessing in helping me to complete my first quilt.

good for hand-quilters too
I do both hand and machine quilting, and I find the author's presentation of different ways to quilt the same top to be equally valuable for both. One of the hardest things for me to visualize is how the quilting will alter the look of the patchwork. When I'm mulling different quilting designs, I can get out this book and find examples of the types of designs I'm considering, usually on patchwork that is similar to mine. She really does have a wonderful variety and some very creative and delightful quilting designs (e.g., the diamonds and the chevrons on the log cabin quilt). This is definitely a book I'm glad I own. And, by the way, the workmanship on the quilts is excellent. I'm truly in awe of quilters who can do what Cleland does.

Must have book
I can't add much to everyone else's reviews except to say that this is a wonderful book which I take out of my personal library every so often just to look at the photos.This book shows 12 quilts, each one done 6 times! Such great quilting ideas BUT I appreciate that I can also see ways that I will NOT have a quilt quilted.Since I have begun paying to have someone quilt for me I can show them what I want so much better (I hate the quilting part but love the designing & making the top). ... Read more

Book Description
Crazy quilting needn't be sheer madness -- thanks to the simple techniques covered in this excellent reference. In Beaded Crazy Quilting readers learn the ins and outs of adding bead and ribbon work to this wildly popular style of quilting.

This format focuses on a single lush and elaborate project - the culmination of a series of smaller projects aimed at teaching various techniques. Step-by-step instructions, including illustrations and more than 100 photos, guide crafters through methods of embroidery, silk ribbon embroidery, stump work, beadwork, fabric painting, image transfer and others. This ultimate guide on beaded crazy quilting delivers expert instruction, while inspiring readers to bring a little of their own personality to each project!

-More than 100 color photos assist quilters in learning new techniques

-Simplified techniques take the confusion out of beaded crazy quilting

-Involves embroidery, beadwork and fabric painting for a more elaborate project ... Read more

Customer Reviews (3)

Beaded Crazy Quilting
The book is gorgeous.The instructions are very concise and usable.It's thrown me into a beading and crazy quilt frenzy!

Crazy Quilts
Love this book!The instructions are very clear, lots of ideas and very inspiring!

Very nice.

Excellent ideas for craziness on your quilt
I purchased this book to get some ideas for embellishing my crazy quilts and have not been dissapointed. This book explains the stitches well and also shows how you can place beads with the hand embroidery to enhance your design. There are quite a few ideas and the pictures are very enticing. I have used several ideas from this book and gotten rave reviews on the quilt blocks I have done. Well worth the money! ... Read more