Beginning Quilting Resources

Sharon Boggon ––  Crazy quilting basics to get you started Rooted in the Victorian era, crazy quilting has a powerful allure for today's quilters, who use it to let loose and tell a unique story with fabric. These quilts are...

Sarah Ashford ––  Learn the art of quilting and patchwork Beginners rejoice—getting started with quilting has never been easier! This project-based introductory guide will give you everything you need to know to explore and enjoy...

Jo Avery –– Build your quilting skills from the ground up. With a few yards of fabric and this beginner-friendly guide, you’ll learn to piece the simplest blocks and complete your first quilt! Established teacher Jo Avery guides you...

Catherine Dreiss –– Build your blocks with confidence Traditional quilt blocks are made up of common elements such as Flying Geese, Square-in-Squares, and Quarter-Square Triangles. Each of the elements can be constructed in a variety...

Becky Goldsmith –– The best thread guide you’ll ever own Always choose the right thread! This amazing reference guide features a handy thread use key (organized by thread manufacturer) that shows the most common uses for the wide...

Jeanette White & Erin Hamilton ––Grow your skills, row by row!Dresden plates, pinwheel blocks, and flying geese... piece like a pro with The Piper's Girls! Starting with the simplest patchwork squares and working your way up to more...

Carla Hegeman Crim and Lindsay Conner ––Next stop, memory lane!Turn treasured tees into something brand new—a T-shirt quilt! Capture the memories of a special time, starting with a quick pillow project or a baby quilt made from onesies,...

Alex Anderson ––All you need to know about quiltmaking, from picking fabrics to the last stitchYour first quilt is just around the corner! Learn the ropes from best-selling author Alex Anderson, who has taught hundreds of thousands of people...

Quilt with Marci Baker ––Sew faster and more easily without losing your precision! These vinyl strips replace masking tape and moleskin with a repositionable stop that doesn't leave sticky residue. The thickness creates an edge that guides...

Alex Anderson ––    From first step to last stitch, learn to quilt the Alex Anderson way!With more than one million books sold, the author who taught the world to quilt is back again! Internet and television personality Alex...

Dawn Cameron-Dick –– The must-have portable guide to quilting basics This handy, take-anywhere guide from quilting teacher Dawn Cameron-Dick answers all your questions on quilting fundamentals in an easy-to-read format. "What should I look...

Alex Anderson –– Four Must-Have Quilting and Crafting Tools in One Flat-ended presser cap for finger pressing, folding, burnishing Super-sharp BERNINA seam ripper for fast "unsewing" Pointed wood end cap for turning bias tubes and doll...

Jera Brandvig –– Fun and done! Quilting is easier than ever with this popular method Do you believe rules were meant to be broken? If so, this improvisational quilt-as-you-go technique is for you. Instead of dealing with precise paper...

Harriet Hargrave, Sharyn Craig, Alex Anderson, Liz Aneloski –– Answers to your quilting questions, now updated with 40% more information! How big is a twin-size quilt? How many squares can you cut from the amount of fabric you have?...

Christina Cameli –– Baby steps to awesome quilting • Just start stitching! Practice free-motion quilting with 24 easy-to-achieve projects • You’ll make simple quilts, embellish kitchen towels and clothes, personalize a...

Angela Walters –– Experiment...create...succeed! Popular machine quilter Angela Walters will motivate and inspire you to try something new! Learn how to stitch her fresh continuous-line designs on your longarm or domestic machine. Using...

Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins –– New and improved! Learn to appliqué the Piece O’Cake way Everything you need to know about hand appliqué is in this newly updated version of the comprehensive guide from Piece O' Cake...

Amanda Jean Nyberg and Cheryl Arkison –– Celebrate great fabric by using every scrap Are scrap piles wreaking havoc in your sewing space? Not sure what to do with all those tiny bits of gorgeous prints you hate to part with? Modern quilters...

Joen Wolfrom –– Perfect colors every time! It's as easy as 1, 2, 3... Start with your desired color card Choose one of the color scheme options Find the corresponding companion color cards to create the perfect color combination...

Elizabeth Hartman –– Quilting Basics with Modern Flair Try a fresh, relaxed approach to making quilts with this new "go-to" book. The bright aesthetic and clear, simple instructions guide beginners and intermediates alike through the entire...

Alex Anderson –– Make Your First Quilt a Success! • Alex guides you every step of the way as you learn to plan, cut, piece, quilt, and bind your quilt • Get started with 8 easy, beautiful projects • Expanded edition includes...