Quilting For Dummies

By Cheryl Fall

Book Overview

Everyone loves a quilt - those big, cozy hunks of fabric and filling have been warming cold toes and hearts for generations. And quilting is certainly not for squares - it's a fun way to be creative, and make something that you and your family will snuggle up to for years! In days of yore quilts were made mostly from leftover scraps, but most quilters today are fabri-holics. Sure quilts are useful, but they 're also works of art, and you'll want yours to look really special. With tips for designing patches, quilt blocks, and putting it all together, Quilting For Dummies introduces you to the wonderful, colorful world of fabric and thread - you'll be hooked! There are as many ways of making a quilt as there are quilters, and this book has something for you whether you're a beginner or a wiz with needle and thread. There are tidbits, tips, and hints galore that will nudge you along. The book will help you: Come up with a plan of attack- and charge ahead Baste, stitch, and bind like a pro Find projects to try Use clever shortcuts Shop online for great quilts Display your finished masterpiece The down-to-earth advice in this book will bring you up to speed on all the key sewing techniques, and have you whipping out your own cool patterns in no time flat. Quilting For Dummies covers these topics and much more: Finding the right fabric Creating and using templates The ins and outs of threads, needles, and other gadgets Assembling the quilt sandwich Quilting by hand - and by machine The wonderful world of mini-pillows and wall hangings The secret life of lap quilts Appliques Finishing touches In addition, there 's a list of quilting resources, charts to help you with common yardage cuts, well-placed illustrations, and step-by -step instructions for each project that will ensure your future as a quilter unfolds with ease. Get your needle-nimble fingers ready - your search for the ultimate quilting source ends here!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764551183
• ISBN13: 9780764551185
• Release Date: March 1999
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

I've learned a lot.

I've learned a lot from this book. I'm a visual learner, so I'll be taking a sewing class as well, but this book tells a lot about sewing machine care.

Great for Beginners....

I purchased Quilting for Dummies when I was first getting into quilting, and I found the instructions easy to follow and quite informative. Each project is well laid out and detailed enough to grasp at the first try. My only disappointment, was that I wish that they could have spent more time on block making, and less on the applique technique. Frankly, I thought the text was spread a little thin on the block creation portion, and they spent a little TOO much time on Applique, which would easily be been worthy of a separate volume. Overall, this peeve aside, this is an excellent and easy-to-follow reference book for quilters of beginning and intermediate skill levels.

This got me started!

I really enjoyed this book. Not only was it an excellent reference for all things quilting, it was also fun to read. I have completed seven quilts now, and I still turn to this book each time I have a question. It has full color photos of each of the projects, as well as black and white drawings of all the techniques described. This book hasn't steered me wrong yet!

Excellent for beginners!

I'd learned how to make a basic sampler from a pamphlet-type book, but I still had dozens of questions that were left unanswered. I found the answers to nearly all of them in this book and am using it to help me with my first full-sized quilt. The writing style is easy to read, the diagrams and color photos make great illustrations, and the sixteen sampler projects are good beginner-type designs. I liked the given options for applique and making the binding, as well as the list of internet resources in the back. Project-wise, this is good for beginners or those who like small projects, but it is an excellent reference for quilters of all skill levels.

Best for beginners

This book has some great quilt patterns and takes you through step by step with illustrations. Better than most of the other beginner books. Great projects that get you started with ease.

Great for beginner

Quilts have played a role in peoples' lives for centuries and are an important part of our history. Author Cheryl Fall's love and passion for quilting is clear as she explains this time honored art in simple step-by-step instructions.This book is organized into five parts, beginning with the history of quilting and techniques, fabrics & patterns. Basic sewing skills are reviewed, especially the basting, stitching and binding needed to finish a quilt in style. There are great diagrams and charts throughout the book that show exactly how everything goes together and a section of color plates shows some beautiful finished pieces. Sixteen projects are included to get you started.The book concludes with resource guides to suppliers, publications, museums and internet sites. This is the first essential book for the beginner, but the experienced quilter will find much of value here as well.