Dianne L. (stargazer00) reviewed The Standard Book of Quilt Making and Collecting on + 151 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
"Even if you are a beginner, you will soon find yourself quilting like an expert by following these clearly drawn patterns, photographs, and step-by-step instructions.
You learn how to plan the quilt, the number of blocks to fit a bed, how to select the pattern to harmonize with the design and color of the room and how to choose materials. You are told how to cut, sew, make appliqueed patterns, patchwork and strips. An entire chapter on design discusses basic elements, sources, making your own designs, avoiding sewing problems, how to use the rag bag, and much more, while the section on patterns gives directions on tracing, seam allowance, and estimating quantity. There is full information on borders, quilting and tufting, and just about every other aspect of quilt making."
You learn how to plan the quilt, the number of blocks to fit a bed, how to select the pattern to harmonize with the design and color of the room and how to choose materials. You are told how to cut, sew, make appliqueed patterns, patchwork and strips. An entire chapter on design discusses basic elements, sources, making your own designs, avoiding sewing problems, how to use the rag bag, and much more, while the section on patterns gives directions on tracing, seam allowance, and estimating quantity. There is full information on borders, quilting and tufting, and just about every other aspect of quilt making."
Jan Z. (smalltimebooks) reviewed The Standard Book of Quilt Making and Collecting on + 113 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
A classic.
Lynn S. (Quiltinnana) reviewed The Standard Book of Quilt Making and Collecting on + 5 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Not as complete as I thought it might be, compared with other quilting books that I have.
Pam B. (PamelaK) reviewed The Standard Book of Quilt Making and Collecting on + 1217 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Excellent book for beginners and experienced needleworkers; a how-to from the simplest to the most complex.
