The perfect book for both beginners and those wishing to brush up on their skills, this definitive guide takes readers from the basics of choosing and cutting fabric to placing the finishing touches on their handmade quilts. Hundreds of full-color photos, charts, and diagrams accompany lessons on quilting styles — hand, machine, trapunto, and appliqué — and instructions for assembly, plus a wealth of patterns and sewing tips. The first section, the Quiltmaking Primer, covers not only the basics but also the principles of simple pattern drafting, quilt planning, settings, and edge finishes, plus quick-cutting and quick-piecing methods. Clear, precise instructions explain techniques. This section includes a brief history of the craft, a description of tools and supplies, and a discussion of fabric and color. The second section, Beyond Basic Quiltmaking, features special approaches for more challenging patterns. A chapter on borders, settings, and sashing treatments explains how to transform a simple pattern into an extraordinary quilt. Final chapters provide advice on the display, care, and collecting of quilts, along with a glossary of terms. Written by two of America's most trusted quilters, Quilter's Complete Guide offers valuable instruction in the art of quiltmaking and introduces a hobby that will prove to be a lasting pleasure.

Quilter's Complete Guide: The definitive how-to manual by two of America's most trusted quilters (Dover Crafts: Quilting)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Fons, Marianne

Porter, Liz

Crafts & Hobbies

Dover Publications

There is a wealth of information included as well as projects with patterns and color photographs on nearly every page of the book.

Quilter's Complete Guide

UNKNO

Book by Porter, Liz, Fons, Marianne

Quick Quilts from the Heart (For the Love of Quilting)

This book features a collection of our most popular Fat Quarter Friendly and Fat Eighth Friendly quilts from the magazine. Now when you have the urge to pull a bundle of fat quarters off your shelf you have 30 patterns at your fingertips to inspire you. Leisure Arts

Fat Quarter Friendly

Oxmoor House

Collects patterns for bed quilts and wallhangings, including step-by-step directions, assembly diagrams, and instructions for both rotary cutting and traditional cutting methods

America's Best Quilting Projects (Rodale Quilt Book)

Green, Mary V.

Rodale Pr

Provides patterns and instructions for making a variety of Midwestern quilts, including nine patch, blue and white, star, flower, scrap, and other designs

Quilts from America's Heartland: Step-By-Step Directions for 35 Traditional Quilts (Rodale Quilt Book)

Arts & Photography

Rodale Press

A guide to a popular quiltmaking form demonstrates the technique of rotary cutting, provides tested hints and shortcuts by two famous quilting teachers, and offers pointers on how to cultivate an authentic country scrap quilt look.

American Country Scrap Quilts (Rodale Quilt Book)

Book by Porter, Elizabeth, Porter, Liz, Fons, Marianne

Classic Basket Quilts

Porter, Elizabeth

Antiques & Collectibles

Collector+books

A How to for making your own quilting designs.

Fine Feathers: A Quilter's Guide to Customizing Traditional Feather Quilting Designs

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Books by Fons, Marianne

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Quilter's Complete Guide: The definitive how-to manual by two of America's most trusted quilters (Dover Crafts: Quilting)

Quilter's Complete Guide

Quick Quilts from the Heart (For the Love of Quilting)

Fat Quarter Friendly

America's Best Quilting Projects (Rodale Quilt Book)

Quilts from America's Heartland: Step-By-Step Directions for 35 Traditional Quilts (Rodale Quilt Book)

America's Best Quilting Projects (Rodale Quilt Book)

American Country Scrap Quilts (Rodale Quilt Book)

Classic Basket Quilts

Fine Feathers: A Quilter's Guide to Customizing Traditional Feather Quilting Designs