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** Beginners **

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF QUILTING TECHNIQUES, THE ($24.95)
by Katherine Guerrier
Running Press, Philadelphia, PA 1994

Excellent book. Colorful. Describes: techniques, block construction (she gives you step by step instructions on how to make some of the more common blocks (with color illustrations of each step) rotary cutting, special effects, applique, quilting, finishing, etc. Toward the back of the book are gorgeous quilts to truly inspire you.

This is a great reference book, great for beginners but can be used by seasoned quilters as well. A must for every quilter's library.

FAST PATCH - A TREASURY OF STRIP QUILT PROJECTS ($17.95)
by Anita Hallock
Chilton Book Co., Radnor, PA 1989

This is a very good book for beginners and everyone else. A new strip technique for making triangles.

Step-by-step instructions. By making a checkerboard and turning it on the bias, you can learn to cut strips of triangles, opening up a whole range of traditional blocks like the Ohio Star and sawtooth borders.

HAPPY ENDINGS
(Finishing the Edges of Your Quilt)
by Mimi Dietrich
That Patchwork Place 1987

Great book for ideas and instructions on finishing your quilt. This book belongs in every quilter's collection.

MACHINE PIECING &QUILTING (Teach Yourself)
by Debra Wagner
Chilton Book Company, Radnor, PA

Beginning with guidelines for choosing a sewing machine, using templates, selecting and preparing fabrics for quilting; guides you with friendly, step-by-step instructions.

QUILTING BY MACHINE ($19.95)
Singer
Cy DeCosse Inc., Minnesota 1990

Beginner's book. (not machine quilting). Quite pictorial. Instructions are very easy to follow.

Can be used as a learning tool if you are sewing your first quilt or as a reference if you have had quilting experience. The piecing, applique, and quilting techniques that are included in this book are quick, easy machine methods. If more than one technique is shown, the easier technique is first.
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