Stitched with Love: A Mother's Quilting Legacy; with CD-ROM [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

Here are some excerpts from my review of this book. You can see the complete review on the Quilter's Review website.
"...'Stitched With Love' includes clear how-to instructions and recipes. Not only do you see photos of quilts, you see these cute quilts in rooms showing the other projects included in this book. The beautiful double-page photos by Mark Packo make you think you are looking at a decorating magazine instead of a quilting book...."
"Robyn's easy applique patterns look real nice in her vintage fabrics, but I would like to make the quilts in bright colors for baby shower gifts. She anticipated this by including a nursery brights palette along with a country colors palette and a contemporary fabrics palette.
"There's also a teaching video on the CD-ROM, in which Robyn shows her method of needle-turn applique step by step. The best part of this video is that each step is a separate mini-video, making it easy to repeatedly watch just the pieces on which you need clarification...."

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A designer shares her love of handwork and the traditions that have passed from grandmother and mother to daughter and granddaughter in this endearing family collection of country-style needlecraft projects.Gifts to make for weddings, babies, children, and holidays include quilts, pillows, and tablecloths. Bringing the collection right up to date, a CD-ROM is packaged with the book, offering printable patterns that can be customized easily to resize or recolor on a computer screen-plus a virtual step-by-step appliqu class given by the author.

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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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Perfect Piecing (Rodale's Successful Quilting Library) [Hardcover] Review

I can't tell you how much this book helped me!This is the exact kind of book I needed... just like being in a class or having a personal tutor in sewing pieces!It has chapters on every kind of piecing that you would dowith a quilt.Hundreds of tips. Actual full-color photos of someonedemonstrating the techniques.Problem-solving tips, skill building ideas. Wonderful!

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Your step-by-step guide to perfect piecing.

More than 270 color, step-by-step photos and crystal-clear directions from the experts make each and every sewing session fun and successful no matter what your skill level is.

Here's just a sampling of what you'll learn:

* How to sew accurate 1/4-inch seams every time
* Innovative tricks for strip and string piecing
* Secrets for perfectly matched seams
* Five simple ways to make triangle squares (and when to use each one)
* How to sew pucker-free set-in seams
* Tips that make paper foundation piecing easy
* Easy methods for perfectly smooth curved seams
* How hand piecing can save you time

And more!


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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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Easy Does It Quilts (For the Love of Quilting.) [Hardcover] Review

Everything a quilter needs to know is in this book - This is the MUST-HAVE book for the beginner and the experienced

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Good binding

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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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Machine Quilting Made Easy [Paperback] Review

I'm a self taught quilter who had almost given up on machine quilting!Ms. Nobles walks the reader through the process of various types of quilting patterns with step-by-step instructions.She privdes the readerwith information on needle types, use of different threads.What Iappreciated most was that the book encouraged me to continue to work on newtechniques and not give up when I didn't master it the first time.Thisbook has greatly enchanced my quilting skills!

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At last! Machine Quilting Made Easy makes learning to machine quilt easy and fun. Get familiar with the basics as you do the exercises; then use the samples you make as handy references.
- Learn to machine quilt with sixteen lessons in straight-line quilting with a walking foot, freehand quilting with a darning foot, quilting with decorative threads, and more
- Includes five comprehensive charts for selecting needles, thread, and batting
- Find guidelines for planning quilts and basic techniques for finishing quilts

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Q Is for Quilt [Bargain Price] [Paperback] Review

A cheerful book which lives up to the promise of its cover, while it could be used by an absolute beginner.The projects are repetitve of a few simple ideas.What lifts this from the ordinary is the inspiring advice/instruction to make a few extra blocks and use a design wall to pick and arrange for maximum effect.Each of the complete projects include color harmony suggestions that are fresh and inviting.Also, here is a gallery of quilts completed by students, using the patterns from this book.What fabulous ideas !Each is shown as a whole, and with enlarged details.I think it's a great way to envision what you might accomplish working through one (or more) of the patterns in the book.

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Here's your own private quilting class! In Q is for Quilt, popular quilters Diana McClun and Laura Nownes show readers how to sharpen their quiltmaking skills with the help of 19 cheery quilt projects. Step by step, quilters progress from the basics to more challenging designs as they practice strip piecing, half-square triangles, applique, and more, using traditional blocks such as Nine Patch, Rail Fence, and Houses.They'll also find ready-to-use checklists for selecting the right fabrics and supplies with confidence, as well as a magnificent full-color gallery of quilts sure to inspire the creative genius of every crafter!--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Picture Play Quilts [Paperback] Review

If you're looking for a simple quilt to give as a gift, this is the book for you. The best part is picking out all the fabrics to make all the "I Spy" squares. Once you cut them into the squares, you just need to arrange them. My daughter (age 8) and I have put together two quilts. She really loves doing the arranging while I do the sewing and ironing.
The book has full color photos so you can get ideas about how to finish the quilt. The instructions are well written.

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Stitch picture fabric into cuddly teaching quilts for thespecial children in your life. Then play and learn together.
Inside are easy patterns for 15 terrific quilts, step-by-stepinstructions, plus 10 FREE plastic templates. Save time and money withcutting and piecing shortcuts. Say good-bye to fabric waste with OTFPatchwork. Discover Doodle Quilting and finish fast. Move patchesaround with the world's first interchangeable quilt. Includes twodozen games that teach language skills, encourage creativity, andbuild self-esteem. This could be the most rewarding quilt you evermake!

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Learn to Machine Quilt [Paperback] Review

This is an ideal book for a novice quilter. The instructions are clear, easy to follow and detailed. It contains great color illustrations and pictures.The chapter on "Basic Information" provides information on selecting supplies, care and storage of quilts, measurements, etc. I have already started one of the many quilts I'll make from this book.

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On the heels of the recent resurgence of vintage-style trends, Creative Arts & Crafts introduces Learn to Machine Quilt. This latest edition of the "Learn to" series details all the techniques necessary to create 11 featured projects with stunning simplicity. Geared toward all skill levels, the step-by-step approach begins with a basic hand quilt and moves through methods such as rotary cutting, machine piercing, working with block patterns and general pattern work. Easy-to-follow instructions, over 140 full-color photographs, and sensational design ideas provide a concise, comprehensive guide to creating any patchwork piece with confidence and style.


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Rotary Magic: Easy Techniques to Instantly Improve Every Quilt You Make (Rodale Home and Garden Books) [Paperback] Review

I'm not a perfectionist sewer so I figured my attempts at quilting would be laughable.And they were.Thanks to this book, I learned simple, time-saving tricks that made even me, a questionable seamstress, producegreat results.This isn't your usual quilting how-to book:it coversEVERY aspect to finish a great quilt top including pointing out commonerrors before you have a chance to make them.If you only buy onehow-to-cut-and-piece book, this is it.For machine quilting, I looked toRobbie and Tony Fanning's book on machine quilting and haven't beendisappointed since.

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Great Rotary Cutting Secrets-- Plus Piecing, Pressing & Finishing; 12 Gorgeous Projects

Hundreds of tips, tricks, and techniques guaranteed to INSTANTLY IMPROVE every quilt you make!

Rotary Cutting Secrets: Rotary cutting is a breeze once you know the secrets for choosing the right equipment and cutting accurately, comfortably, and safely.

Pressing Simplified: Perfectly flat blocks are easy to achieve with tried-and-true methods for pressing.

Perfect Piecing: Even tricky piecing techniques are a snap when you follow the step-by-step photos and illustrations.

Tips and Tricks Galore: Your quilt will be square, flat, and beautifully bound after you've put the easy tips and tricks into practice.

12 Projects for You to Make: Easy and accurate directions make these quilts go together in a snap, no matter what your skill level is.


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Simple Stenciling-Dramatic Quilts: 85 Full-Size Stencil Patterns, 6 Projects [Paperback] Review

I was very pleased with the product and the delivery time. I will continue to shop Amazon.
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Customize the full-size scalable stencil patterns with paints and items from nature for use in simple pieced quilts and wearables - fun for all ages!

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Traditional Quilts Today's Techniques [Paperback] Review

In machine-technique workshops, Ricky Tims refers to this book as his "Bible." Crammed with great techniques, and many are EASIER ways to do things that look NICER than what you've been taught to do. From the cover it looks like a book about applique, but it caused a big reduction in my cursing about binding and finishing.

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The Classic American Quilt Collection: One Patch [Hardcover] Review

This book contains instructions for 12 log cabin variations, antique & contemporary. The diagrams, charts, and yardage requirements are as good as they get! There is even a black and white line drawing of each quilt so you can experiment with your own color combinations. Very well done, a nice book for a beginner or experienced quilter.

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Round Robin Quilts: Friendship Quilts of the 90s and Beyond [Paperback] Review

This is a great book for anyone who wishes to participate in or host a Round Robin swap.It explains the different types in great detail with concise easy to understand explanations.Great photos of Round Robinquilts as well as detailed instructions for many borders.Includes step bystep guidelines for hosting a round robin including the pitfalls. Recommend it highly.

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

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 booksit would without a doubt be this one !

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

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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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The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide: From A to Z-- Hundreds of Tips and Techniques for Successful Quiltmaking [Paperback] Review

If you have never sewn, or have limited experience at best-grab this book!Quilting books-and I have a huge " beginners" collection-are geared towards those who have at least grasped the basic terminology of sewing and quilting.If you do not understand "stitch in the ditch", "burying the knot", "selvage", or how the determine the "crossgrain"-start reading today!It will save you a lot of time, frustration, and wasted fabric, money, and resources.Quilting should be inspiring, fun, and relaxing-not an exercise in frustration.This book will save you the heartache of a dust gathering project.Remember that all learning involves the basics-the bulding blocks of knowledge-sewing and quilting are not the exception.Do not be discouraged by those who have been sewing for years-everyone has to begin somewhere.Peruse the other selections that Amazon has to offer.Arm yourself with the basics, and you will be confident when you begin your next project!Good LucK!

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Everything you ever wanted to know about quilting!

You've hit the jackpot with this quilter's ultimate answer book. From A to Z you'll find combined wisdom from a star-studded cast of 60 expert quilters. Lavishly illustrated, this fun "look-and-learn" reference book covers every aspect of quiltmaking:

* Basic quiltmaking techniques
* Hard-to-find information on specialized techniques
* Reviews of tolls and supplies
* Basic quilt types explained and illustrated
* Definitions of terms every quiltmaker should know
* Creativity and inspiration


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