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P & Q - a good book for an absolute beginner?

So Chic

P & Q - a good book for an absolute beginner?
« on: February 09, 2022, 13:47:04 PM »
I often sneak a look at the Dark Side and feel I must make the effort to join in but the book I have is not very helpful so can anyone recommend a good book for a beginner.
So Chic
Bernina Artista 630, Bernina 800DL, Janome Cover Pro 1000CP and an elderly Singer Touch & Sew 720G as a back up

KayK

Re: P & Q - a good book for an absolute beginner?
« Reply #1 on: February 09, 2022, 14:39:25 PM »
A very good book is this one:
The Quilters' Bible by Linda Clements.  Shows lots of techniques, clear and descriptive!
I have learnt by my mistakes: Sewing machines now are Bernina 720, Bernina 1008, Bernina 801 from 1981, Brother overlocker, ancient but works well

PBear

Re: P & Q - a good book for an absolute beginner?
« Reply #2 on: February 22, 2022, 08:10:08 AM »
I’m not very experienced and need to check what I’m doing every step of the way! My first point of reference is Sarah Payne’s Quilt School. I’ve done several of the projects from the book and they’ve all worked!

Sara-S

Re: P & Q - a good book for an absolute beginner?
« Reply #3 on: February 22, 2022, 12:52:44 PM »
Another good beginner book is “Rotary Magic”.  It’s focus is use of the rotary cutter, but also does a nice job covering basics of quilting
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Lowena

Re: P & Q - a good book for an absolute beginner?
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2022, 14:39:55 PM »
In my opinion nothing beat The Quilters Bible
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Iminei

Re: P & Q - a good book for an absolute beginner?
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2022, 15:20:53 PM »
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