Keep Quilting with Alex Anderson: 7 Skill-Building Piecing Techniques 16 Traditional Blocks to Mix & Match 6 Sampler Star Projects [Paperback] Review

Excellent book from the mistress of Quilt Making.Easy to follow instructions and good information.Very readable and clear instructions.Encourages creativity and imagination.

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Quilting Superstar Alex Anderson takes amateur quilters to the next level of skill with this latest volume in her quilting how-to series.This project-packed book comes complete with seven new skill-building piecing techniques, 16 traditional blocks to mix and match, and six new sample star projects.Quilters will master such skills as how to match triangle points perfectly; how to piece diagonals (painlessly!), and three different ways to construct a Sawtooth Star (including sew-and-flip squares).Anderson also instructs readers in how to sew partial seams and Y-seams with confidence and how to make any size block using her "Magic Numbers."Anderson is well-known through her TV show Simply Quilts, and through her many quilting books published by C&T.

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Start Quilting with Alex Anderson, 3rd Edition: Everything First-Time Quilters Need to Succeed; 8 Quick Projects--Most in 4 Sizes [Paperback] Review

I think this latest edition of Alex's Book is the best yet! With the addition of new projects, fresh fabrics and muliple size options,not to mention the perfect price point,this is the go-to book for beginners. Its a great book to use to teach yourself, and if you're a teacher its the perfect book to use as teaching guide.

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Make your first quilt a success with help from internationally beloved teacher Alex Anderson. Includes instructions for 8 beautiful quilts.

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Hand Quilting with Alex Anderson: Six Projects for First-Time Hand Quilters (Quilting Basics) [Paperback] Review

I bought this book based on the reviews and I'm very happy with my purchase. The great photos show very specific hand positioning of different quilting techniques for both left and right handed quilters.
I'll be adding more of her books to my collection.

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Anderson, host of HGTV's "Simply Quilts", offers quick and easy projects that will appeal to beginning stitchers and seasoned quilters alike. 73 color illustrations & 11 patterns.

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Finish It with Alex Anderson: 6 Quilt Projects Choose the Perfect Border Options for Edges [Paperback] Review

Whenever you begin to learn a new skill -- whether it's cooking, quilting, or computer programming -- the best asset to have is a friend standing next to you, showing you the details. ("No, move it more to the left!" or "The dough should feel like _this_.") Alas, we don't always have someone to call upon, so we turn to books written by experts. Often, they know their skill... but are imperfect at getting the point across.

That's not a problem here. "Finish It With Alex Anderson" is very much like having a friend standing at your side. While it includes 6 full quilt projects (they're nice, but not astonishing), the primary emphasis of this book is on -- as promised -- the steps in finishing a quilt, making good design choices for borders and other "edgy" issues.

I'm a rank beginner at quilting, and I've gotten confused over the stupidest things. For example, I know that it's easy to miter corners on the binding... once you know how. Most books give an arm wave to what's involved, as if you've seen it done and simply need a reminder. Alex Anderson's shows several different ways to bind a quilt, with so many pictures that I can't do it wrong. And, in fact, I didn't; my binding looks great, and I finally understand what I'd missed before.

Great book. This one won't get far from the sewing machine.

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For quilters looking for a little something more to add to their quilting projects, this book provides tips on creating stunning borders, bindings, and edge treatments. Popular teacher and TV host Alex Anderson shows quilters how to enhance their quilts with just the right border or edge treatment through six complete quilt projects. Each project teaches a variety of easy finishing techniques and includes how-to illustrations that take the mystery out of miters, scallops, prairie points, and more.
Alex Anderson is a prize-winning quiltmaker, teacher, and host of HGTV's premier quilt show Simply Quilts. She lives in northern California.

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Simply Stars: Quilts That Sparkle [Paperback] Review

Alex is a wonderful teacher in person...this book came out of classes she taught so the lessons really work!!!The diagrams & explanations are very clear and the book is organized with the easy stars in the beginning...toughies at the end!

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This guide shows how to make star quilts using the author's student-tested short cuts. The patterns are arranged in order of difficulty, from beginner to advanced.

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Hand & Machine Quilting Tips & Tricks To: Quilt Like the Experts Easy-to-Use Quick Reference Guide From Planning to Perfect Stitching [Spiral-bound] Review

Well written using terms & illustrations beginning & continuing quilters will find useful. Anderson and Hargrave each share their expertise on the subject of putting the final quilt together with hand or machine quilting. The book answered many of my questions.

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Two of America's best-known quilters share their tips for quilting beautiful tops, in a handy pocket size.

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Kids Start Quilting with Alex Anderson: 7 Fun & Easy Projects Quilts for Kids by Kids Tips for Quilting with Children [Paperback] Review

Alex Anderson is among the best in teaching quilting methods. This book is a great teaching tool for children of all ages. Alex really explains each step in detail and I learned some new tricks myself. She stresses safety while working with children as well as self-expression through fabric choices. A great addition to any sewing library!

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Your First Quilt Book (or it should be!) [Paperback] Review

You too can read this book and feel like a quilting bee! I love this book because Carol Doak explains every stupid little detail you need to know inorder not to screw up big time withquilts. It's not easy to sew all thoselittle pieces together and have them come out symetrical. If you wack offthe excess with a rotary cutter, (which seems pretty fun at the time), theblock is the wrong size. Carol has a gentle and humorous voice and thisbook must be written at about the third grade level because even Iunderstand it. I like the black and white shaded diagrams because it'seasier to keep your colors straight if you use different color combinationsfor the same quilt. Best of all, there are simple projects in this bookthat are beautiful and truly suitable for a beginner. I made a variation ofthe simple stars quilt for my Mom for Christmas and she loves me again. Mydaughter has been whining for one of her own ever since she saw Grandma's.I ironed on wonderful antique photos of four generations of mothers anddaughters in the star centers--which made the quilt an instant family hit.As a result, Mom loves me second best of all the kids again, although sheprobably still loves my brother the best because he bought her the weedwacker she wanted for Christmas and she always liked him better anyway.

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Machine Quilting with Alex Anderson: 7 Exercises, Projects & Full-Size Quilting Patterns [Paperback] Review

I loved this book. It was simple to read and apply the directions. I am a machine quilter and much of what was offered I was already familiar with, but my familiarity was gained through much trial and error. I would have saved myself a lot of time to have this book at the start of my efforts in machine quilting. The photos are very clear, the projects are way simple and I learned some new tricks, such as the way to make a "light" table by stretching a piece of Plexiglass over two chairs with a light underneath. I especially like how Alex freely admitted that she was afraid of machine quilting but finally just did it. So many quilters I know are in her old shoes! Thank you, Alex!

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Create lovely traditional quilts from full-size patterns-Alex makes it easy with expert tips and techniques on everything from workspace set up to perfecting the quilting stitch.

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