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Quilting Basics

We all love quilts! Whether it's a small art piece, a lap blanket, or a huge quilt for a king-size bed, there is a size and a style to fascinate us all. Some of us even want to learn how to make them! Check out some of our books on the topic and give it a try.

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  • Free-motion Quilting 101

    Techniques & Patterns for Beginners

    Nickels, Ashley,
    Quilters want to finish their quilts—and that means doing their own machine quilting. In Free-Motion Quilting 101, teacher and quilter Ashley Nickels provides in-depth instruction on learning the technique of free-motion quilting, combined with…
    Book, 2019Newtown, CT : The Taunton Press, Inc., [2019] — 746.46 Ni
  • A Beginner's Guide to Quilting

    You've Always Wanted to Quilt, Now You Can!

    Mann, Christine (Quiltmaker),
    Learn the basics of quilting, from piecing and applique to quilting and binding.
    Book, 2018[Place of publication not identified] : Familius LLC, [2018] — 746.46 Ma
  • Quick & Easy Quilts

    20 Modern Machine-quilting Projects

    Goldsworthy, Lynne,
    Quick & Easy Quilts is a collection of 20 simple and colorful quilt projects perfect for beginners or quilters who want to start and finish a project in a weekend. The 20 projects include 12 quilts and 8 smaller projects, all featuring…
    Book, 2018Newtown, CT : The Taunton Press, Inc., [2018]. — 746.46 Go
  • Simple Patchwork Projects

    20 Animal-themed Projects to Sew & Quilt

    Smith, Hayley,
    Transform fat quarters and fabric scraps into adorable projects for your home. Use templates of your favorite animals to piece shapes in tessellating designs, so the shapes fit together without gaps. There is no stressing over the math— it's all…
    Book, 2018Newtown, CT : The Taunton Press, [2018] — 746.46 Sm
  • Start with a simple block. Slice, turn, and sew slices back together. Then watch the magic happen! It's hard to believe such complex-looking quilts can come from such easy-to-sew blocks, but turnabout techniques transform even the most basic blocks…
    Book, 2018Bothell, WA, USA : Martingale, [2018] — 746.46 Ba
  • Easy Weighted Blankets from Leisure Arts makes it simple to create therapeutic quilts in just the right size for children and adults and avoid the high cost of readymade ones. Many people find a gentle touch to be comforting, so it s no surprise…
    Book, 2017Maumelle, Arkansas : Leisure Arts, Inc., [2017] — 746.46 Ea
  • Fussy Cutters Club

    a Boot Camp for Mastering Fabric Play : 14 Projects

    Wilson, Angie, 1977-
    Cut up your favorite fabrics with intention! Learn how to look at your stash with new eyes and piece together the best bits, like making a colorful collage of your favorite things. Use templates to zero in on motifs and create secondary patterns…
    Book, 2017Lafayette, CA : Stash Books, [2017] — 746.46 Wi
  • Visual Guide to Patchwork & Quilting

    Fabric Selection to Finishing Techniques & Beyond

    Absorb the knowledge of more than 20 quilt experts in one place! With hundreds of photographs and illustrations to help you plan your quilting projects, this comprehensive guide answers all of your quiltmaking questions. Included in this reference…
    Book, 2017Lafayette, CA : Stash Books, an imprint of C&T Publishing, Inc., [2017] — 746.46 Vi
  • Make Your First Quilt With Alex Anderson

    Beginner's Simple Step-by-step Visual Guide - 1 Fun Block, 12 Easy Layout Options, 4 Sizes

    Anderson, Alex, 1955-
    Learn the ABCs of quilting with best-selling author and television personality Alex Anderson! She's taught hundreds of thousands to quilt, and she's back with this simple, fun guide to quilting basics― choosing fabrics, rotary cutting, strip…
    Book, 2016Lafayette, CA : C & T Publishing, Inc., [2016] — 746.46 An
  • Piecing Makeover

    Simple Tricks to Fine-tune Your Patchwork— a Guide to Diagnosing & Solving Common Problems

    Murphy, Patty (Patricia Priven), 1974-
    Perfect your patchwork with a visual, step-by-step guide to 21 popular quilt blocks. Learn fail-proof techniques that can be used in all types of quilt designs, from traditional to modern. Say goodbye to patchwork problems like mismatched seams,…
    Book, 2016Lafayette, CA : C&T Publishing, Inc., [2016] — 746.46 Mu