{"id":5226,"date":"2013-10-17T23:12:53","date_gmt":"2013-10-18T03:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/?p=5226"},"modified":"2013-10-17T23:12:53","modified_gmt":"2013-10-18T03:12:53","slug":"favorite-quilting-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2013\/10\/17\/favorite-quilting-books\/","title":{"rendered":"My Top 7 Favorite Quilting Books"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With Christmas coming and folks looking for gifts ideas (or just us crafters, looking for something new for US, hehe) here is a list of my favorite quilting books for your consideration.<\/p>\n<p>Put them on your own wish list or pick up a couple for a fellow crafter.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>1. Favorite quilting book for learning about color:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Color from the Heart: Seven Great Ways to Make Quilts with Colors You Love\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1571200711\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1571200711&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1571200711&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=secroforgapeo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1571200711\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Color from the Heart: Seven Great Ways to Make Quilts with Colors You Love\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1571200711\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1571200711&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" target=\"_blank\">Color from the Heart: Seven Great Ways to Make Quilts with Colors You Love<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=secroforgapeo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1571200711\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Difficulty level: beginner on up<\/p>\n<p>I learned some of the most important lessons about color (in quilts and in <em>any<\/em> art form) from Gai Perry&#8217;s Color From the Heart. \u00a0The book consists of seven small quilting projects. \u00a0As you work through each one you apply the principles she is explaining.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s great fun and the best way to learn, in my opinion.<\/p>\n<p>Two of my favorite little quilt projects <em>ever<\/em> were from this book (because of the colors, naturally.) \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>2. Favorite quilting book for learning about machine quilting<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Guide To Machine Quilting\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1574327968\/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1574327968&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1574327968&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=secroforgapeo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1574327968\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<a title=\"Guide To Machine Quilting\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1574327968\/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1574327968&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" target=\"_blank\">Guide To Machine Quilting<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=secroforgapeo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1574327968\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Difficulty level:\u00a0Intermediate to Advanced<\/p>\n<p>Diane Gaudynski\u2019s\u00a0Guide To Machine Quilting\u00a0is incredibly helpful.\u00a0 She has a whole system worked out which includes needle and thread sizes, how to bundle the quilt, starching the backing to make it slide easier, even propping up your left foot to the same height as the right!\u00a0 Each of these steps makes the process just a bit easier, so if you implement all her suggestions you\u2019ll have an excellent chance of success.<\/p>\n<p>If you like you can check out the <a title=\"queen size machine quilted quilt\" href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2011\/07\/08\/machine-quilted-wedding-quilt\/\" target=\"_blank\">queen size quilt I machine quilted<\/a> using this information. If you want to learn how to or just improve your machine quilting I highly recommend this book.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><\/strong><\/em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>3. Favorite quilting book for memory projects<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Hanky-Panky Crazy Quilts\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1590120507\/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1590120507&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1590120507&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=secroforgapeo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1590120507\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Hanky-Panky Crazy Quilts\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1590120507\/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1590120507&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" target=\"_blank\">Hanky-Panky Crazy Quilts<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=secroforgapeo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1590120507\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Difficulty level: advanced beginner on up<\/p>\n<p>This book walks you through the steps of making a wonderful little keepsake quilt using handkerchiefs. \u00a0I <a title=\"Grandma's hankies crazy quilt\" href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2005\/03\/18\/grandmas-hankies-crazy-quilt\/\" target=\"_blank\">made one from my grandma&#8217;s hankies<\/a> and while back and love it. \u00a0It was a fun way to use some special items and preserve memories.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>4. Favorite quilting book for baby quilts &amp; quick gifts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Sweet and Simple Baby Quilts\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1564774260\/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1564774260&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1564774260&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=secroforgapeo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1564774260\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<a title=\"Sweet and Simple Baby Quilts\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1564774260\/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1564774260&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" target=\"_blank\">Sweet and Simple Baby Quilts<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=secroforgapeo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1564774260\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Difficulty Level: Beginner on up<\/p>\n<p>This book delivers what it promises in the title, every quilt in there is both sweet and simple. \u00a0It is my go to book for any special occasion quilt (usually for babies.)<\/p>\n<p>This <a title=\"Beatrix Potter baby quilt\" href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2007\/12\/11\/beatrix-potter-baby-quilt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Beatrix Potter baby quilt<\/a> was from SASBQ, as is this <a title=\" Topsy Turvy Sailboats quilt\" href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2006\/12\/11\/topsy-turvy-sailboats-baby-quilt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Topsy Turvy Sailboats quilt.<\/a> (These patterns are probably the most complicated in the book.) This <a title=\"Pink Lemonade baby quilt\" href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/2006\/05\/25\/pink-lemonade-baby-quilt\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pink Lemonade quilt<\/a> is one of the simpler, and yet still utterly adorable.<\/p>\n<p>If you are regularly looking for interesting, but quick quilting projects to make, I think you&#8217;ll enjoy Sweet and Simple Baby Quilts.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>These next three books are for those quilters in need of a challenge. \u00a0They are definitely NOT simple, but they are lots of fun!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>5. Favorite quilting book for a challenge<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Optical Illusions for Quilters\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0891458921\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0891458921&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=0891458921&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=secroforgapeo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0891458921\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<a title=\"Optical Illusions for Quilters\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0891458921\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0891458921&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" target=\"_blank\">Optical Illusions for Quilters<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=secroforgapeo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0891458921\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I took a workshop with Karen Coombs a while back and loved it. \u00a0It felt like I was back in art school, which, yes, was a wonderful feeling. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>The experience was so inspiring that I bought her book <em>and<\/em> her diamond templates, plus stopped at the fabric store on my way home for a pile of batiks. \u00a0Then I proceeded to make this:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/quilting\/quilting-arts-ufo-challenge-submitted.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none\" alt=\"quilting-arts-ufo-challenge-submitted\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/quilting\/quilting-arts-ufo-challenge-submitted.jpg\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Never did finish it, but ain&#8217;t it cool?<\/p>\n<p>Looking to stretch your skills, or for something new, different and interesting? \u00a0Try making an optical illusion quilt.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>6. Favorite quilting book for making miniature quilts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Easy Paper-Pieced Miniatures\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1564772098\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1564772098&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1564772098&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=secroforgapeo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1564772098\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<a title=\"Easy Paper-Pieced Miniatures\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1564772098\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1564772098&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" target=\"_blank\">Easy Paper-Pieced Miniatures<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=secroforgapeo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1564772098\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ok, I have to warn you that paper piecing is not for everybody. \u00a0I have very experienced quilty friends who cheerfully hate it with a passion, lol. However, if you like working with small, complex designs, want utter precision and have a fair amount of patience, you may enjoy the process.<\/p>\n<p>I made the cover quilt with the houses&#8230; twice. \u00a0Thought I&#8217;d lose my mind, but it was a great accomplishment. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p>That being said, I consider this method the\u00a0<em>only<\/em> way sane people make miniature quilts. \u00a0Just sayin&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">7. Favorite quilting book for a cool technique<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Magic Stack-n-Whack Quilts\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1574327046\/ref=as_li_tf_il?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1574327046&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=1574327046&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=secroforgapeo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1574327046\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<a title=\"Magic Stack-n-Whack Quilts\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/1574327046\/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=1574327046&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=secroforgapeo-20\" target=\"_blank\">Magic Stack-n-Whack Quilts<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=secroforgapeo-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=1574327046\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s been mentioned before, but I&#8217;m a sucker for a cool technique. \u00a0The general idea of this book is that you layer identical repeats of a fabric, then rotary cut them into stacks of identical diamonds. \u00a0When you put each stack of diamonds together, you get kaleidoscope stars, like this.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/quilting\/matt-sarahs-stack-n-whack-quilt-3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none\" alt=\"matt-sarahs-stack-n-whack-quilt-3\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/quilting\/matt-sarahs-stack-n-whack-quilt-3.jpg\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>and this&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/quilting\/matt-sarahs-stack-n-whack-quilt-6.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none\" alt=\"matt-sarahs-stack-n-whack-quilt-6\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/quilting\/matt-sarahs-stack-n-whack-quilt-6.jpg\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And here&#8217;s the whole quilt:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/quilting\/matt-sarahs-stack-n-whack-quilt-2.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"ngg-singlepic ngg-none\" alt=\"matt-sarahs-stack-n-whack-quilt-2\" src=\"https:\/\/keepsakecrafts.net\/blog\/wp-content\/gallery\/quilting\/matt-sarahs-stack-n-whack-quilt-2.jpg\" width=\"450\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>All those stars were made from eight repeats of the four corner blocks. \u00a0Cool, eh?<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;ll definitely make you look at your larger scale fabrics in a whole new way.<\/p>\n<p>So, there you have it, my top favorite quilting books. \u00a0Some are simpler, some more challenging, but all are worth a try.<\/p>\n<p>Happy creating!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With Christmas coming and folks looking for gifts ideas (or just us crafters, looking for something new for US, hehe) here is a list of my favorite quilting books for your consideration. 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