15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Start Quilting with this book!, Jan 5 2010
By Pam Vieira-McGinnis "Pam" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Start Quilting with Alex Anderson: Everything First-Time Quilters Need to Succeed; 8 Quick Projects--Most in 4 Sizes (Paperback)
I think this latest edition of Alex's Book is the best yet! With the addition of new projects, fresh fabrics and muliple size options,not to mention the perfect price point, this is the go-to book for beginners. Its a great book to use to teach yourself, and if you're a teacher its the perfect book to use as teaching guide.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
------What You Need to Know to Start Quilting------, Mar 4 2011
By Judith Miller - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Start Quilting with Alex Anderson: Everything First-Time Quilters Need to Succeed; 8 Quick Projects--Most in 4 Sizes (Paperback)
As someone new to the world of sewing, I've looked at several different quilting books. My good friend, Sherry seemed to understand that I needed to start with a book that explained all the elements of making a quilt. This book was her gift to me. I had watched Alex Anderson on television several times, but had not been aware of this book.
Start Quilting is truly a wonderful book for beginners! Alex clearly introduces the novice to the quilting world. She explains that a quilt is like a sandwich with three layers. Her language is simple and to the point. She introduces seven different quilt blocks that have the shapes that quilters work with the most. She shows the tools that you'll need and explains how they are used and how to choose your fabrics and prepare the fabric for sewing. The pictures in the book are well done and large enough to see clearly.
Alex teaches you to do seven different blocks. You can make a quilt using just a single design like the log cabin block or the friendship star block. Or you can also make a sampler quilt where each bock is different.
This is a great book to share with anyone who wants to learn to quilt!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE best book for beginners!, Jan 19 2010
By Elizabeth Scott "Late Bloomer Quilts" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Start Quilting with Alex Anderson: Everything First-Time Quilters Need to Succeed; 8 Quick Projects--Most in 4 Sizes (Paperback)
I always recommend this book for beginning quiltmakers--and this new edition is better than ever with fresh and inspiring projects.