The book is (take a deep breath . . . it's a killer of a title) "The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide from A to Z - Hundreds of Tips and Techniques for Successful Quiltmaking." Whew. The editor is Ellen Pahl, and it's put out by Rodale.I've had my copy since l998 and use it A LOT. I don't think I've ever gone to it and not found the information I was looking for.
The text is detailed, easy to understand and the illustrations are colorful and extremely good.
It covers a wide range of quilting topics. Just opening the book randomly here on my desk:Fusible Interfacing - How to Use for Applique, Tips for Successful Fusing, and Reversing a Pattern using Fusible Interfacing are a few of the things covered in this section.
Marking Quilt Tops - Oh, my. There are five pages on this topic. Everything you ever wanted to know . . . plus a little more!
Bindings and Other Edge Finishes - This section has ten pages and includes How to Make a Continuous Sew-and-Cut Bias Binding. I refer to this every time I make a continuous bias binding to make sure I'm doing it right. Mental block there, Mama Pea?
Cathedral Window Quilt Block - Clear instructions including excellent pictures on how to construct this (seemingly complicated) block.
The price on the back of my book is $29.95 but I just checked on Amazon and they currently list new copies from $10.99 and used from $9.05. Well worth the investment in my estimation.
The book is so well done that I've sat down with it of an evening and read parts of it like a novel . . . and I always learn something new!
If this piques your interest, as I suggested to Eva, you could check out a copy at your local library before deciding if you wanted to purchase a copy of your own.
7 comments:
No wonder you're such an expert! that sounds like a great book! I read those quilt books and magazines from cover to cover too. There's always something new to learn.
Hey, Beth - Pishaw! I am NO expert by any stretch of the imagination. I didn't even know enough to BUY this book. It was given to me as a gift. And what a wonderful gift it turned out to be.
Now I'm going to bed early so I can get in some early morning hours of quilting tomorrow!
I am planning a library trip within the next couple of weeks. I will check this book out if they have it.
Thanks Mama....
this is perfect.... some books are just meant to be bought; they never get outdated!!
xo
thanks bundles & bushels
eva
Hi, Valerie - If they don't have it on the shelves, they can order it for you from one of their other affiliated libraries, I'm sure.
Hey, Eva - You're so very welcome! Once you see how setting the corner squares in a sashing is done you'll be amazed at how EASY it really is.
That is my favorite book as well :)
Jen - What good taste you have! ;o)
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