Quilting For Dummies
by Cheryl Fall
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Author: Cheryl FallBrand: Wiley Publishing
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-02-27
ISBN: 076459799X
Number of pages: 392
Publisher: For Dummies
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Book Reviews of Quilting For Dummies
Book Review: Some instructions are incorrect!
Summary: 2 Stars
I decided to work on one of their projects (hot pads - page 214). The instructions had several errors in it. Some minor and one major (it failed to tell you to cut one piece out in the cutting instructions).
Step 1 tells you to cut out a 7x7 piece of tan fabric and a 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 Blue Print Fabric (for the star center).
ERROR 1 - Step 3 tells you to place the tan square AND THE 7" x 7" PIECE OF BLUE PRINT FABRIC together. WHAT 7" x 7" blue print fabric? Step one tells you to ONLY cut a 2 1/2 x 2 1/2" piece - failed to mention to also cut a 7"x7"!
Step 2 - the way they told you to do this step on the 7x7" tan square made creating the quilt more difficult than if they told you in another, easier way. Too long to describe in detail.
ERROR 2 - Step 7 says stich one tan 1 1/2" square to one end of each of the two of the units that you made in STEP 7. THIS IS STEP 7! They meant Step 6 I think.
ERROR 3 - Step 9 - Stich two units that you made in STEP 8 to the unit that you made in STEP 9. This is Step 9!
I was totally lost with these instructions. This is supposed to be for beginners so the instructions should be clear and correct. I think the instructions were created by dummies or the printer totally messed up.
I finally finished this project but only with the help of a friend who quilts and was able to figure out what they meant and re-write correct instructions.
I'm afraid to try another project in this book because this one is so messed up so I can't comment on if all the others were correct. I'm glad I borrowed this book rather than purchased it.
Try Quilting 101 - that book is great! Don't buy this one. There are better books out there with color pictures and easier instructions.
I also didn't like the fact that everything was in black and white.
Summary of Quilting For Dummies
Get the know-how you need to create beautiful quilts and decorative quilted itemsQuilting is a fun hobby -- but where do you begin? From selecting fabrics and designing a quilt to stitching by hand or machine, this friendly guide shows you how to put all the pieces together -- and create a wide variety of quilted keepsakes for your home. We'll have you in stitches in no time!
Discover how to
* Select the right fabrics and threads
* Design your masterpiece
* Use quilting software
* Save time with rotary cutters and other cool tools
* Quilt by hand or machine
* Get creative with applique
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