 | Quilter's Complete Guide by Marianne Fons
Buy new: $15.61 / Used from: $8.48 My absolute favorite as a reference. A classic.
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 | Complete Guide to Quilting (Better Homes and Gardens Creative Collection) by Better Homes and Gardens
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $8.70 This one may be all you need.
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 | The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide: From A to Z-- Hundreds of Tips and Techniques for Successful Quiltmaking
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $10.94 Love this book. If I can't understand a technique from another book, chances are this one will have a good visual to make it all come together.
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 | Your First Quilt Book (or it should be!) by Carol Doak
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $7.77 Can't go wrong with this one.
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 | Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! : The Complete Guide to Quiltmaking by Diana McClun
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $6.94 Highly recommended by my friends.
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 | Still Stripping After 25 Years by Eleanor Burns
Buy new: $18.45 / Used from: $15.00 Fun book with very easy to follow instructions. If you are looking for a close to fool-proof pattern, you are likely to be happy with Ms. Burns' books.
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 | Scraps by Judy Martin
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $17.37 Well received!
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 | Quilting For Dummies (For Dummies (Sports & Hobbies)) by Cheryl Fall
Buy new: $14.95 / Used from: $12.89 Good resource and the usual tongue in cheek style that reads easily.
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 | The Quilting Bible: The Complete Photo Guide to Machine Quilting by Editors of creative Publishing
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $9.99 I have heard this is a good book by a lot of people but have not actually used it, myself.
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 | It's "El"ementary: Quilting Tips and Techniques (Quilt in a Day) (Quilt in a Day) by Eleanor Burns
Buy new: $12.89 / Used from: $8.53 An enjoyable read.
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 | Tennessee Waltz Quilt by Sue Bouchard
Buy new: $11.66 / Used from: $6.94 Actually, I've not made this quilt but I think the pattern is pretty. Buy at your own risk ...
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 | Encyclopedia of Classic Quilt Patterns
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $10.69 I really love this book. The designs are gorgeous and the directions are easy to follow. Great inspiration.
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 | Finish It with Alex Anderson: 6 Terrific Quilt Projects, How to Choose the Perfect Border, Options for Edges by Alex Anderson
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $7.99 Borders - they pull it all together.
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 | Quilts Through the Seasons: A Quilt for Each Month of the Year (Quilt in a Day) (Quilt in a Day) by Eleanor Burns
Buy new: $18.45 / Used from: $15.00 Ms. Burns' books are excellent.
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 | Designing Tessellations : The Secrets of Interlocking Patterns by Jinny Beyer
Buy new: $29.67 / Used from: $18.00 This is a tought book to read but it will take you to a higher level if you take the time. Really enjoyed this book!
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 | Start Quilting with Alex Anderson: Six Projects for First-Time Quilters, 2nd Edition by Alex Anderson
Buy new: $10.36 / Used from: $2.88 A book from a Quilting Queen.
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 | Double Pinwheel Quilt: An Easy Strip Method (Burns, Eleanor. Quilt in a Day Series.) by Eleanor Burns
Buy used from: $13.83 I'm a Burns' fan.
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 | Casting Shadows: Creating Visual Dimension in Your Quilts by Colleen Wise
Buy new: $17.79 / Used from: $17.82 A book I have been planning to try but can't personally vouch for.
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 | Shining Star Quilts: Lone Star Variations, with Sunbursts, Broken Stars, Blazing Stars, and more by Judy Martin
Buy used from: $16.72 If you like piecing, this is a fun book.
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 | Creating Your Perfect Quilting Space: Sewing-Room Makeovers for Any Space And Any Budget by Lois L. Hallock
Buy new: $17.79 / Used from: $10.95 Fun book. So many of us are searching for ways to make the most of our quilting spaces.
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 | Deluxe Rotary Cutter
Buy new: $15.66 This is the one. I always use the kind that is retractable because I am fool enough to hurt myself, otherwise.
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 | Olfa Gridded Cutting Mat 24''x36''
Buy new: $49.99 This is the one. Get it and don't look back.
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 | Black & Decker D2030 Auto-Off Digital Advantage Iron
Buy new: $36.33 Black and Decker is a workhorse. You don't need more than this.
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