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I think a better book is the Complete Guide to Quilting by Better Homes and Gardens though this book does take the nod on just getting you going and giving you some very easy and basic projects. THe problem is nothing is very deep and there is a lot of information (handpiecing vs machine piecing) that is just not remarked upon. The book heaving concentrates on piecework and not quilting btw, which may be a shock to someone just picking this up and not viewing it throoughly. It does though go thru the various block types including circular and applique up to advanced issues. Colour placement is also sketchy with a nod to the waterfall method of colour placement (dark… Read more
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I really liked this book. There are some great ideas that span easy to medium hard, but the real kicker here is the abundance of variation patterns that are attached so if you don't like the picture they show but like the idea (x-stitched pillowcases, small tablecloths for example) you can change the motif to one of the many they offer. Some are quite striking. I think that this book is good for beginners and most of the patterns are easy or quickly made and some are for more advanced work & require more effort or practice.
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THe book's precepts that reliability and consistency equal success and it's the formula that makes success is one right out of the CMM manual and a staple at Management Consultant firms. Unfortunately this book falls short of how to get there, other than some warm over Stephan Covey planner tips. Good for skimming but not much meat.
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