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Better Homes and Gardens: Complete Guide to Quilting, More than 750 Step-by-Step Color Photographs Paperback – August 1, 2003

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Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Quilting shows readers how to master every technique, method, tool, fabric, block, seam, knot, and stitch. It's like a private "show me" quilt class designed to help quilters expand their skills.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Meredith Books; First Edition (August 1, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0696218569
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0696218569
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  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.72 x 10.88 inches
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Oh, my, a know-it-all quilter has learned so much from this book!
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Oh, my, a know-it-all quilter has learned so much from this book!
I've been quilting since the 1970's and thought I knew it all, but oh my, I learned SO much from this book!Back in the 1970's, I suddenly got the urge to quilt, and bought "America's Quilts and Coverlets" by Safford and Bishop. This book was about quilting history and had many gorgeous color photos of designs, one of which I copied for my favorite quilt which even today hangs in my bedroom. I also bought "The Perfect Patchwork Primer," by Beth Gutcheon. This had the info I really needed: how the heck do I make a patchwork or appliqué quilt? Together, these two beloved books helped me make it through my first two full-sized patchwork quilts.Fast forward several decades during which I haven't made any other quilts. But now, I do want to make another. I thought "maybe I ought to check out what's new," which is why I bought the BHG book. My know-it-all self is stunned by the comprehensive usefulness of the BHG Guide. There's a LOT of information in here that I didn't know.Oh, my, from the first chapter on tools, and then on to fabric, I learned something new and valuable page by page. There's a chapter on "Cutting." Who knew? Everything about batting, backing, and finishing--so much more than I ever knew before.Although I prefer to quilt entirely by hand, the book also includes plentiful instructions for those who quilt by machine.Although there are quite a few designs illustrated in the book, patterns are not its focus. However, for patterns, I'm sure you'll find many illustrations online, and I do still highly recommend "America's Quilts and Coverlets."
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Linda M. Hallstrand
5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and easy to use
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Mary C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, my, a know-it-all quilter has learned so much from this book!
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I've been quilting since the 1970's and thought I knew it all, but oh my, I learned SO much from this book!

Back in the 1970's, I suddenly got the urge to quilt, and bought "America's Quilts and Coverlets" by Safford and Bishop. This book was about quilting history and had many gorgeous color photos of designs, one of which I copied for my favorite quilt which even today hangs in my bedroom. I also bought "The Perfect Patchwork Primer," by Beth Gutcheon. This had the info I really needed: how the heck do I make a patchwork or appliqué quilt? Together, these two beloved books helped me make it through my first two full-sized patchwork quilts.

Fast forward several decades during which I haven't made any other quilts. But now, I do want to make another. I thought "maybe I ought to check out what's new," which is why I bought the BHG book. My know-it-all self is stunned by the comprehensive usefulness of the BHG Guide. There's a LOT of information in here that I didn't know.

Oh, my, from the first chapter on tools, and then on to fabric, I learned something new and valuable page by page. There's a chapter on "Cutting." Who knew? Everything about batting, backing, and finishing--so much more than I ever knew before.

Although I prefer to quilt entirely by hand, the book also includes plentiful instructions for those who quilt by machine.

Although there are quite a few designs illustrated in the book, patterns are not its focus. However, for patterns, I'm sure you'll find many illustrations online, and I do still highly recommend "America's Quilts and Coverlets."
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Mary C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, my, a know-it-all quilter has learned so much from this book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2019
I've been quilting since the 1970's and thought I knew it all, but oh my, I learned SO much from this book!

Back in the 1970's, I suddenly got the urge to quilt, and bought "America's Quilts and Coverlets" by Safford and Bishop. This book was about quilting history and had many gorgeous color photos of designs, one of which I copied for my favorite quilt which even today hangs in my bedroom. I also bought "The Perfect Patchwork Primer," by Beth Gutcheon. This had the info I really needed: how the heck do I make a patchwork or appliqué quilt? Together, these two beloved books helped me make it through my first two full-sized patchwork quilts.

Fast forward several decades during which I haven't made any other quilts. But now, I do want to make another. I thought "maybe I ought to check out what's new," which is why I bought the BHG book. My know-it-all self is stunned by the comprehensive usefulness of the BHG Guide. There's a LOT of information in here that I didn't know.

Oh, my, from the first chapter on tools, and then on to fabric, I learned something new and valuable page by page. There's a chapter on "Cutting." Who knew? Everything about batting, backing, and finishing--so much more than I ever knew before.

Although I prefer to quilt entirely by hand, the book also includes plentiful instructions for those who quilt by machine.

Although there are quite a few designs illustrated in the book, patterns are not its focus. However, for patterns, I'm sure you'll find many illustrations online, and I do still highly recommend "America's Quilts and Coverlets."
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M. Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars This is All I Need!
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2015
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This book has been fantastic. I have 30 years of sewing experience, although I don't consider myself an experienced seamstress. I can follow a pattern, and when I run into trouble I just fake it to make a project turn out. When I decided to learn how to quilt, I wanted to learn the techniques the correct way. This book has all I need! Other reviewers have mentioned missing techniques or incorrect calculations. Well, I haven't found where the calculations are incorrect, but I have caught myself misinterpreting the numbers. (BIG TIP: MEASURE, MARK, THEN MEASURE AGAIN!). As for the techniques, I am very pleased with what is included in the book. I am working on an appliqué project right now, and that section has so many different methods that it was hard to choose. I've found from other quilters that there are variations on everything - no book could cover them all. And once a quilter chooses a method, it will be tweeked based on the project. I have thumbed back and forth through this book, as one section references back to another. It's easy to follow starting with the very basics, such as grains and the way in which materials are created. This book is a great investment. And really, when has Better Homes and Gardens ever let you down?
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A. Levenson
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Quilting Book Ever - Excellent for all Skill Levels
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2016
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This is a very comprehensive book. It is exactly what I was looking for.

I am an intermediate seamstress. I can follow patterns and all of that good stuff. I tried my hand at quilting long ago only to give up before finishing one quilt block. Recently, I decided to try my hand at quilting again. A trip to my local quilt shop was overwhelming- there are so many types of everything in quilting - threads, batting, fabric, oh my! I didn't know where to start.

That's when I discovered this book. It has everything. It does an excellent job explaining all of the tools and techniques used in both machine and hand quilting. It breaks it down so that anyone can understand. It assumes no prior knowledge of quilting which is a plus for me. But I really think even an experienced quilter would have much to gain from this book. It also has a handy notes section at the end of each section which Ive actually been using. I plan to take it with me for my next trip to the fabric store.

By the time I finish reading this book, I honestly believe that I will be an expert quilter! If you are trying to decide where to start with quilting, I HIGHLY recommend this book.
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Anony Mouse
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for absolute beginner
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2017
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I am new to sewing, quilting, and needlework. This book is truly comprehensive in holding a newbie's hand to start quilting. The sewing machine part is intimidating because it makes me questioning my sanity to want to get a machine (it seems extremely complicated to understand and to use correctly). This is like a bible for quilting. Anything I want to know I can find information at hand, not resorting to using up my cell data allowance to google.
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LoveTheMidniteSunAK220
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fabulous A-Z Book on Quilting
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2018
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May 2012 I bought this book to help me learn as much as I could about quilting. I was not in any way, shape, or form disappointed. If you are trying to learn how to quilt or maybe have forgotten a few things along the way, this is definitely the book for you. This book teaches you just about every aspect of quilting. Every question I have had about anything having to do with quilting I have honestly found the answer in here. The pages in this book are color-coded to make it easier to find what your looking for in the chapter in which it belongs. Lord knows I could probably write a full page about the things I love and have learned in this book, most importantly with the help of this book I have learned to make a quilt the proper way. Like I said I bought this book in May of 2012 and it is still in excellent condition. I refuse to let an excellent book like this get ruined simply because I never know when I will need it again.
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SewBuzy99
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Ever Reference Book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020
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I have been quilting since the 70's. Teaching for that long too. I have tons of books for Beginner's and Confident's. I should get rid of all of them but this one. I used this book for over 10 years as my class reference book. I finally had to find another one as the wholesaler dropped this book and Amazon couldn't get them to my students on time. My only complaint is: The book needs to be revised, only if to get the wholesaler to carry it again. The pictures are great and the directions are spot on. A must for every sewers library.
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Jacqueline
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived on time
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2024
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I am learning to quilt. This book was recommended by Melanie Ham.
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farid
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic guide for beginners
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 2, 2020
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This book was recommend by Melanie Ham, I had been watching her patchwork quilting tutorials on utube. There are so many books to choose from on the subject and when you cannot look through the pages, it seemed like a good idea to try this. The book is ideal for beginners, has so many tips and ideas to go through. I have already stared a project. Well worth the money
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Hendrika Ball
5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference book.
Reviewed in Australia on August 27, 2019
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The book is fantastic I could look up a lot of how to do and measurements for blocks I recommend this book for any beginner and even if you haven’t done any quilting for a while you could use it as a reference whenever you need to.
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MerryBird
5.0 out of 5 stars Still in demand over the decades for a good reason: it's a great reference manual!
Reviewed in Canada on December 7, 2020
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I now realize why this ~2006 publication is still in demand: it's brilliant! Perfect resource book for a novice quilter. All the basics are covered. So very edifying. Helps you develop the knowledge you need to comprehend the language and techniques of the quilting world. Now I can go shopping for fabric and understand the references and techniques the store staff are talking about when they answer my questions.
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CazzaMiraza
5.0 out of 5 stars Quilting book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2011
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I bought this as a present and have been reliably informed that it is a very good book. It was bought on recommendation from an Auntie that is into quilting.
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