Whether you are just beginning quilting or have been quilting for many years, How to Quilt has valuable resources for you.
All of these resources are written in an easy to understand format, with step-by-step instructions and full color photographs of each step.
Your guides to quilting are complete! Everything you need to know to make the quilt is in the book - all of the quilting tips, tricks and shortcuts are exactly where you need them, when you need them.
Discover more information about each resource by clicking on the link or picture of the quilt.
A true beginner - even a non-quilter - can make any of these quilts. All of the sewing is simple, straight seams, and can be done on the machine. Even if you never thought about making a quilt, planned to make a quilt, or imagined that you could make a quilt, you can make any of these!
Intermediate and advanced quilters may choose to simply refer to the pictures and zip right through making the quilt, checking in for the tips, tricks and shortcuts sprinkled throughout the book.
Regardless of your skill level, your finished quilt will look like it was made by an experienced quilter. Your family and friends will be amazed at your creativity and skill.
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A Beginner's Guide to QuiltingUnlock the Secrets of creating a beautiful quilt using this simple 9 step system. Amaze your friends with your creativity. Learn all of the tips, tricks and shortcuts in this easy-to-read guide. Tell me more. Click here for all of the details and to order.
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The Ultimate How to Bind a Quilt DVD MentorImagine yourself stitching binding on your quilt that is so beautiful it looks as if it were sewn by a professional. Learn 6 different ways to bind your quilts with perfection - you'll have smooth and square mitered corners; hand sewn blind stitches that are completely hidden; a smooth closing where the beginning and end of the binding meets; and even edges all the way around your quilt. The Ultimate How to Bind a Quilt DVD Mentor - all of the details
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Creative Binding Techniques DVD Quilting MentorThe secret of perfect binding - - - Now you can bind any shape quilt or make plain binding spectacular on a "normal" shaped quilt. Using this brand new quilting resource, your binding will "wow!" your family and friends - and your boring binding days will be gone forever. Creative Binding Techniques DVD Quilting Mentor - all of the details
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Robin's Nest DVD MentorBeginning today, learning how to make a quilt is as simple as watching a video on your TV or Computer . . . even if you never thought of making a quilt before today. Robin's Nest DVD Mentor - all of the details
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The Machine Quilting AdventureYour Friends Will be Shocked to Discover That You Learned How to Make a Beautiful Family Heirloom Quilt Simply by Watching TV! We won't tell them. Will you? The Machine Quilting Adventure - all of the details
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Your Stack'n'Whack project just became a Quilt as You Go project. . . Using this fantastic quilting resource, you'll get two skills in the same compact package, and your quilt will be fun and easy to create. Plus, these instructions are so easy to follow that in less than the time it takes to read the morning paper, you'll know exactly how to sew this quilt.
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Secrets of Using Fat Quarters Revealed . . . .Possibly you have small pieces of fabric in your stash or would like to make a quilt using fabric cut from clothing. Using this brand new resource, all of the mysteries of using fat quarters in your quilt design will unfold, and your beautiful family heirloom quilt or fun wall hanging will go together in a breeze. From cutting to machine quilting to binding . . . |
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Rag Quilt in a Weekend!In Less Than 17 Hours, You Can Cut 3½ Yards of Fabric into 75 Pieces and Sew 25 Blocks Together, Creating 498 Inches of Fringe.... and a Smile. Make this fast, fun and funky quilt in one short weekend, whether you are new to quilting or have been quilting for years. Tell me more. Click here for more details and to order.
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Heart Rag Quilt in a Weekend!Create a fun message of love in a short weekend....and avoid the confusion and frustration of being a beginner quilter with skimpy instructions Tell me more. Click here for more details and to order the Heart Rag Quilt in a Weekend! step-by-step instructions. |
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Flag Rag Quilt in a Weekend!This step-by-step Guide is all about flags. It could be the red, white and blue of Old Glory, or the green, black and white of Helix High School where my kids went. Whatever the excuse, this is the quilt! Click here for more details and to order the Flag Rag Quilt in a Weekend! step-by-step instructions. |
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Turkey in the StrawSend tiny fabric postcard thanks to our troops or your family and friends. This guide shows you step-by-step how to make a paper pieced (foundation pieced) fabric postcard. Tell me more. Click here for additional details and to order Turkey in the Straw.
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Quilt Postcard GreetingsSend fabric greetings to your family and friends through the mail. This guide shows you step-by-step how to make a fabric postcard, including how to transfer your favorite photo onto fabric. Tell me more. Click here for additional details and to order Quilt Postcard Greetings.
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Pieced Heart Fabric PostcardAny holiday is perfect for Quilt Mail Greetings. Or no holiday at all - just make one and drop it in the mail to say "Hi!" Your family and friends will love you for it, and be amazed at your thoughtfulness and daring. Tell me more. Click here for additional details. When I'm ready to order, I'll come back to this page to get my special price. |
FabriCalc
Using this convenient little tool, you will never again need to be some kind of math whiz or guess how much fabric to buy, how many strips to cut, how wide to cut your strips or how much your fabric will cost.
This calculator is so smart, it will:
From the simple to the complex, the FabriCalc takes all of the guesswork out of figuring out how much fabric you need for your quilt.
You save money, you save time, and you save the aggravation of running out of fabric.
And now the FabriCalc comes with a Step-by-Step Guide to walk you through the calculations for figuring out how much fabric to buy and how many strips to cut.
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What People are Saying about the How to Quilt Resources
| "Penny, you still provide the very best beginners' guides - more concise, to-the-point, step by step, assuming nothing - that in spite a quilting classes, I find myself referring to my dog-earred pages of "A Beginner's Guide to Quilting" Diane Wollen |
| "I have received my order and am delighted. I appreciate your assistance. I look forward to a winter of quilting." Susan Bouza |
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package arrived two days ago, thanks. Syndy, Australia |
| "You did a WONDERFUL job - this book is detailed and yet personal, with pats on the back as a novice progresses." Betty
Whitcomb, El Cajon, California |
| "If you've ever seen one of Penny's quilts, you'll understand why I'm so excited that she's putting it all in a book for you, step by step, great idea by great idea, and one piece of good advice after another! I've been making quilts for 20 years now, and am even a certified quilt teacher for the Quilt-In-A-Day method, but I know that all the tips in here are going to make me an even better quilter. In my opinion, you couldn't have picked a better place to start!" Roberta
Hartley, Rancho Bernardo, California |
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"Thank
you Penny, for responding back to me!
I was able to download the file and open it late yesterday. I printed off the book and have all ready read through most of it. I'm looking forward to starting my quilt. I have hand quilted before with some little projects such as pillows and wall hangings but my ultimate goal is to complete a full size quilt!!! And I think with your book that goal will be met! Thank you again!" Paula Randall, St. Augustine, Illinois |
You can look forward with confidence to the completion of a beautiful project using any of these guides.
Happy Quilting!
Penny Halgren
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The Seven Most Common Quilting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
All experienced quilters agree that there a few mistakes that all beginning quilters make (even some experienced quilters make them).
Now you will know these mistakes and how to prevent and avoid them, so your quilts will look like they were made by an experienced or professional quilter…..Even your very first quilt.
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Robin's Nest DVD Quilting Mentor - April 30, 2008 |