Your First Quilt Book

by Carol Doak

If you haven't got a clue about quilting, then this is the book for you! Written for beginning quiltmakers (and those who want to brush up on the basics), Your First Quilt Book introduces all the tools, supplies, and techniques you need to create simple patchwork quilts. Eight small projects are provided to help you practice your new hand- or machine-stitching skills Step-by-step illustrations, a friendly, conversational style, and a generous dose of humor keep the learning easy and fun Treat yourself to an enjoyable, anxiety-free first quilting experience and lay a solid foundation for your quiltmaking with this resource that you'll turn to again and again

Genres: Quilting, Nonfiction, Crafts, Reference, Sewing

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[DENISA HOWE · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I received it and thumbed through to get a feel for it and ended up reading instead of skimming through it... The directions are so easy to understand and the list of things you need to get started was perfect!! She includes tips and most common mistakes and I just love it. I also love the fact this book is for quilters of any level of experience or none at all, which it ME. I also love the fact the directions are for sewing machine quilting or hand quilting which is what I want to do. She doesn't simply tell you what tools you need but how to use them and the better ones to but and where you can buy them.... I love this book...

[Nicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

While holing up during the early part of the pandemic, I decided to forego hand-wringing and learn something new: quilting. I had been a garment sewer for most of my life, but never attempted a quilt. A quilting friend recommended this book as a primer, and I'm so glad she did. It's wonderful for new quilters, and gave me a head start on doing things the right way instead of learning the hard way. Granted, there are newer techniques (aren't there always?) that have occured since its publication, but it gives a new quilter some confidence and skills to go forth and just do it.

[Ida Wilcox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Im soo ready to get started

I just have to collect all the basic supplies. :)

[Candy · Rating 4 out of 5]

After enjoying looking at quilts at Pumpkin Show, I read this book to find out about how to make a quilt.

I had questions-

Why do you use a template the exact size of the quilt piece when you hand quilt, but use a template that includes the 1/4 inch seam allowance when you machine quilt?

Is there more I should be noticing when looking at quilts?

What is the purpose of a rotary cutter, how do you use it, and what about all those other little plastic pieces quilters use?

This book answered all my questions, including the unasked one: Would I like to quilt?

The answer is no- it is too exact and makes me feel like I can't breathe to think of doing it!

[Mackenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you are brand new to the quilting world, this is an extremely basic "so you want to try your hand at quilting" text book. Helps you learn the language of quilting and gives great tips for planning a quilt, choosing the fabric and putting it all together. A handy reference to have.....

[Marissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've done a little basic quilting work before, but I decided to check this book out before embarking on larger projects. I found it to be extremely helpful, with easy to understand directions and useful diagrams. I will definitely be using it when I embark on more quilting!

[Mary Chambers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is very helpful. Thanks to my quilting/reading friend, Jeri, for giving it to me.