200 Quilting Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets: An Indispensable Reference of Technical Know-How and Troubleshooting Tips

by Susan Briscoe

Want to make a quilt that stands out from the rest? While the basics are easy to acquire, mastering all the techniques needed to create a professional looking quilt can take years. With this book you can learn all the insider tips and trade secrets to create quilts you'll be proud to display. Whether you're new to the craft or eager to take your patchworking and quilting skills to a higher level, this is the perfect companion for you. 200 Quilting Tips, Techniques & Trade Secrets takes you through the entire process of quilt making from start to finish. The book is packed with indispensable techniques explained in full detail and illustrated with specially commissioned step-by-step photographs and artwork. Each topic is self contained on one to two pages, arranged in a logical sequence that's easy to follow, and includes troubleshooting tips to help you on your way. In addition to useful basics, you will also learn how to: -Rotary cut with safety and accuracy -Use speed-piecing techniques -Work a theme into your quilt design -Cut "freehand curves" -Quilt-as-you-go and save time with big-stitch quilting -Print your own fabrics and photographic dedications -Achieve a potential prize-winning finish to your quilt. Drawing on years of teaching experience, quiltmaker Susan Briscoe's expertise is the perfect companion to help you create a beautiful, personalized quilt to cherish.

Genres: Quilting, Reference, Crafts

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[library lola · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have recently decided to begin quilting. I have made two baby quilts before with moderate success, but never quite knew my options as far as binding methods and for home machine quilting.

I picked up this book on the recommendation of a friend and I was very pleased with it. It very thoroughly covers almost everything you might need to knew about quilting. It covers a lot of information, but it is divided into small segments of info so you never feel bogged down with too much information. It has plenty of color photographs and illustrations to reinforce topics.

I can see myself coming back to this book as an easy reference again and again. I highly recommend this book to novice and expert quilters alike.

[Barbara M · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found another that I preferred more but I did get some good hints from this. I think it is more for a person with some skills already, not for a beginner like me. Also a little more like art quilts rather than the standard piecing. I would revisit this one again, but after I've had a bit more experience.

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great how-to quilting book. Good source for additional tips. I use this book for reference often.