Patch Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I just ordered a book: Friends Forever Quilting Together. I can hardly wait to get my hands on that book! I'm hoping I'll get ideas for teaching friends to quilt, and helping my DD too, and maybe DS. I'd just LOVE to teach quilting, if I could do it. Only.... I think I'll have to get much better at it first.... Anyway, at least I'll have something to start with when friends express an interest in learning from me, don't ya think? What have you bought or read lately about quilting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsurich Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Great topic! I buy a lot by web/mail and sometimes pleased and sometimes not so would love to see/hear all opinions. Recently I ordered: Skillbuilder Companion- it is as it hints that it goes along with pre-printed fabric panels to quilt over faint lines printed on the panels. I did get a new to me border idea. Otherwise don't bother. Magical Machine Quilting by Lorraine Stangness- it's aimed at DSM quilters and would be a good first book. If you didn't have background fill ideas would be good for that otherwise don't bother. Quilt As Desired by Charlene Frable-again written for DSM and a good beginner book but not for us. I will be checking back to see what great books ya'll have found so I can order those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilterscafe Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I love this topic and am always on the hunt for the newest idea or source of inspiration. This isn't for quilting the quilt but I recently bought the DVD "Precision Piecing" by Sally Collins from AQS that offers some interesting tips and tricks that she developed over the years working on miniature scale quilts. I sign up for their book updates through email and just recently received an announcement for "Linen Whole Cloth Quilts" that looked like something very new and unique but I haven't seen the book yet. Here is a description and link: This gorgeous quilting book continues the legacy established by earlier books in the Golden Threads series with unique designs by professional quilters who know what quilters want. Nearly four dozen, full-size quilting patterns are arranged by category: centerpieces, fans, medallions, and borders and shown in various sizes. Cindy's patterns have been available as plastic stencils for years but never before showcased in book format. Use these patterns to transform vintage linens into charming quilts! The antique appeal of the fabrics is retained yet enhanced by today's favorite quilting techniques. Here is a happy marriage between yesterday's treasures and today's quilting trends. http://www.americanquilter.com/items/item_detail.php?item_num=7485 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam H Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 My newest book is Machine Quilting Solutions by Christine Maraccini, I read about it here I think Cheryl Uribe was talking about it. I like the way she shows the same quilt quilted 3 different ways. Her page on decoding a quilt really helped me. I now look at quilts differently and not like a deer in the headlights. I understand the different pathways and shapes. Her sketches are easy to follow too. It's a great general all around book. For feathers I like Formal Feathers 101 by Sherry Rogers-Harrison, fabulous book. Also Karen McTavish and Nichole Webb books. I Love Jamie Wallens CottonTracks workshop book with video. And Less Stress Feathers by Jodi Robinson. Fun way to do feathers. I'm a bookaholic. Pam H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted July 17, 2007 Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 I got Karen's re-write of "Quilting for Show," also the book Sharon Schamber wrote with her daughter, "Piece by Piece." Both excellent buys! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted July 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2007 Well, duh, I forgot to mention I'd bought Christine Olson's "Breaking the Code", about decoding the quilt. Still have to get a chance to sit down and really READ it, though. Too much going on around here to concentrate, so haven't dove in yet. Off to the grocery store. Keep 'em comin', ya'll! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregoncarol Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 which magizines do you subscribe to. i just subscribed to the professional quilter. has anyone else?? carol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryLou5740 Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 OOh, This is a good topic...but it's kind of scary when I think of how much I spend on "reading" material...I just got "Unraveling thye History of QUILTS & SLAVERY" by Barbara Brackman...Good reading, just as a novel almost., good patterns...many I'd NEVER seen before, good directions for them. The other book, and I don't know if I'll ever get to read it...is "Color-Blend Applique" by Jane Townswick. I'd bought one a couple months ago, and my friend talked me out of it...so had to order another...I get most of my things thru Amazon..cheaper... And right now I'm working on the Jamie Wallen/lessons/DVD....so much to do and I don't think I'll ever get things as loose and flowing as he does on that DVD. I read continually at night, so things are quiet for DH and it calms my insomnia. MAGAZINES -My favorite is FONS and PORTERS. then - McCALL'S QUILTING, also the QUILTMAKER, and the QUILTER'S NEWSLETTER. Then I carouse the newstands and check to see if there are any special issues, etc., I usually get every book put out by Better Homes and Garden's. If I made a quilt a day, I'd have to live to be 210 years old to get all of the patterns used that I have available...ML in Mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icolorize Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 I thought that I posted to this...but it still isn't showing (usually pops up right away). Anyway, I really like The Border Workbook, by Janet Kime. It's full of speedy-pieced border ideas that make me think "outside of the box". My brain is wired to see things in 3D, but this book really gives me some "ah-hah" moments (sort of like the V8 commercials...without the forehead hit)! I only purchased it at JoAnn Etc. because a coupon was burning a hole in my pocket. Like normal, everything else that I needed was already on sale.:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 the newest book I have purchased is the book Machine Quilting Solutions and it is a valuable asset to my shelf. I subscribe to Quiltmaker, Fons & Porter, Unlimited Possibilities and of course with the APQS membership you get their magzine. Pretty soon I will need another room to hold all the reading material. I am finding that magazines and books on quilting are as addicting and necessary as my stash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferret Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 What is the APQS membership and magazine? How do you get that? Ferret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 well of course I was typing while eating my cheerios, it is AQS . obviously can't do 2 things at once now that I am 60:P www.AmericanQuilter.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lib Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 I have the same question as Ferret. What is the APQS membership and magazine? And how do you get that? Lib Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted July 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Lol, this is getting funny! Bekah, I wish you had a website. The name of your company makes me want to visit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilterscafe Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Lib, I think they are referring to The American Quilter Society (AQS), not APQS. http://www.americanquilter.com/ You can subscribe to email updates and they will send you an email with their newest publications. You can also preview upcoming publications that have not been released yet. For all you amazing quilters, they are always looking for book and article proposals and you can see a set of submission guidelines here: http://www.americanquilter.com/publications/ Because they are so focused on education and technique, I think their books and magazines are some of the best. Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patch Posted July 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Thanks for the lead, Kathy. Now.... what can I write about that they will buy.......? a quilt mystery? "Murder in 9 Patches"! "The Missing Piece"! "Double Wedding Ring Around Elizabeth"?? LOL! Oh, maybe they mean for quilt instructions or something, LOL! I'm the last one to write something like that! I'm asking YOU all for directions! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Kathy, thank you for sending the link. I did catch my mistake. Too early to be typing some days and I didn't think of doing that. That is what makes this forum so great. we all watch out for each other:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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