Your First Quilt Book Or It Should Be

Learn about the tools, supplies, and techniques you need to create simple patchwork quilts. Eight small projects are provided to help you practice your new hand-or machine-stitching skills.

Start, stitch, and finish nine simple blocks In the fourth book in her popular Teach Me series, expert teacher and quilt designer Pat Sloan guides you through each and every step as you make your very first quilt. Pat's easy-to-follow instructions and more than 140 clear how-to photos make it fun to start, stitch, and finish nine classic blocks and nine simple quilt projects—even if you're an absolute beginner. Learn the basics, from selecting notions and cutting fabric to machine sewing to quilting and binding, all from a skilled instructor with a warm, patient teaching style. You'll be proud to finish your first quilt—the first of many! This fourth book in Pat Sloan's Teach Me series is perfect for absolute beginners. More than 140 how-to photos, nine classic blocks, and nine quilt projects are included. Pat Sloan is a skilled instructor who covers key topics, including notions you'll need, fabric selection and cutting, machine quilting techniques, and more.

This illustrated beginner’s guide takes you through the skills, tools, and techniques you need to make your first quilt—from first step to last stitch. Alex Anderson has taught countless quilters across the world through her books and television programs. In Make Your First Quilt with Alex Anderson, she offers step-by-step instructions and illustrations designed for beginners. Alex explains the basics of quilting, such as choosing fabrics, rotary cutting, basting, quilting, and binding. For your first quilt journey, Alex teaches you how to piece classic Arkansas Crossroad blocks. With these fundamentals in place, it’s time to choose from 12 different layout options—in 4 different sizes—as you embark on your first quilt!

Everything you need to know to make your first quilt This mini pocket guide is packed with information curated for quilting beginners! Once you've found your perfect pattern, use this guide to lead you through the piecing and quilting process to answer all of your questions along the way. Best-selling author Angela Walters shares the basics on how to get started, including information on supplies, notions, and sewing machines. Plus, she will answer every query you have on piecing, cutting, pressing, backing, layering, trimming, and binding with this guide. Get this for yourself and a friend to start your quilting journey together! Quick and easy reference to all things quilting including instructions, supplies, sewing machines, and more Fall in love with patchwork, and share this giftable guide with everyone you know who wants to quilt Take it with you everywhere—classes, retreats, anywhere you quilt!

Make Your First Quilt Today! This easy, best-selling guide for first-time quilters will have you quilting--and loving it!--in just a few hours. Includes a step-by-step guide to the basics of cutting, sewing, quilting, and binding a quilt, plus three fun and easy quilt patterns with complete photo instructions. Experienced quilter Felicity Walker shows you exactly what to do, with lots of photos, shortcuts, and simple techniques that make quilting easy and fun. It's easy to get started. Choose one of the three easy-to-make quilt patterns and just follow the instructions. Here's what you will find inside the book: * Brief history of quilts and overview of the most popular types of quilts * Overview of quilt fabric, batting, threads, and essential quilting tools and supplies * Step-by-step guide to the basics of cutting, sewing, quilting, and finishing your quilt * Three complete quilt patterns: Quilt-as-you-go table runner, Rail fence lap quilt, and Double four-patch baby quilt * Step-by-step photo instructions for all three quilts A great first quilting book, written by a quilter with more than 20 years of experience. Get Quilts for Beginners now, and you could be finishing your first quilt in just a few hours. Amaze your friends and family members with your beautiful new creation! Scroll up and Look Inside before you buy.

The essential book for those new to the craft from the bestselling author of M’Liss Rae Hawley’s Precut Quilts. Learning to quilt is easy with this handy reference guide full of M’Liss’s tips and time-saving techniques. Make nine easy blocks, each one a traditional favorite, then turn the blocks into a charming sampler quilt. (Bonus! Make a matching pillow or a quick four-block quilt). This guide includes lots of helpful how-to photos you’ll use again and again, plus detailed shopping lists with all the materials you need to complete the quilt, including basic quilting supplies and the specific fabrics. This book has everything you need to know to make a beautiful quilt—M’Liss takes you step by step from start to finish.

Make toys, quilts, accessories, and more with My First Quilting Book! If you love crafting, then you’ll love these 35 great projects that teach you all about quilting, sewing, and patchwork. Every project has a level—1, 2, or 3—and comes with easy-to-read instructions, and adorable, step-by-step artworks that will guide you along the way. The three chapters are packed with projects you’ll want to make. Cool Clothes, Accessories, and Bags includes a pretty patchwork corsage, an appliqué heart T-shirt, and a felt hedgehog phone case. You’ll discover things for your room in Bedroom Bits, from a cuddly toy, to an appliqué cushion, and a summer quilt. Finally, make Perfect Presents for your friends and family, such as a cute owl egg cozy, a colorful patchwork purse, and a toadstool hot water bottle. In addition, the basic techniques section covers every sewing and quilting technique you’ll need to know, so you’ll soon be the best quilter in town!

Make your first quilt a keeper with this comprehensive beginner’s guide by the host of The Quilt Show and author of All Things Quilting. Alex Anderson has inspired and educated countless quilters with her television programs, fabric lines, and numerous books. In Starting Quilting with Alex Anderson, she takes first-time quilters through every step of the quilting process. With Alex’s detailed instructions and illustrations, you will learn to plan, cut, piece, quilt, and bind a quilt. Starting Quilting with Alex Anderson features eight easy, beautiful projects. This expanded edition features new projects, more quilt sizes, and lots of helpful new tips and shortcuts. If you want to make a quilt but can't tell a rotary cutter from a seam ripper, Alex Anderson will get you quilting—and loving it—in no time!

You've always wanted to try quilting, and now it's easier than ever! In A Beginner's Guide to Quilting, longtime quilter and bestselling author Christine Mann makes it easy to master the beginning principles of quilting with 6 easy starter projects: placemats, table runners, and 4 full-size quilts. Packed with full-color photographs and tons of creative inspiration, every detail of the book from the step-by-step photographed instructions to the lay-flat spiral binding is designed specifically with the beginning quilter in mind. Readers will also find a brief history of quilting and helpful guides on cutting and coordinating colors, plus delightful extras like templates and quick-reference guides in the back pocket of the book. Even better, each book comes with a pack of 4 quilt labels so you can proudly stitch your very own labels onto your first creations!

Want to make stunning applique blocks featuring complex-looking curves--without the challenge of intricate piecing? Use this easy machine-applique method! Learn to use interfacing to stitch perfectly smooth curved pieces by machine Choose from 12 applique projects in styles ranging from traditional to modern Find beautifully scrappy projects that are perfect for putting your stash to use