A Beginner's Guide
to Quilting
learn how to quilt

Unlock 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.

The Machine Quilting
Adventure

The Machine Quilting Adventure

Discover the secrets for beautiful machine quilting using your home sewing machine by simply watching this video on your TV or computer. Watch every step in making this beautiful quilt beginning with choosing your fabric and ending with signing it so future generations know you made it.

What Quilters
are Saying

"I really found your book to be easy to follow and it made my first 3 quilts (which were table runners) a snap to make. The binding instructions were especially helpful. I've attached a picture of one of the runners I made. I ended up giving all three away for Christmas presents, so I only get to enjoy them when I go visiting, but it was fun anyway!! Thanks for all the help."

Juli Farley,
Waco, Nebraska

"The Beginner's Guide resolved the issues with those seemingly difficult mitered corners. After receiving the guide and following the instructions carefully mitered corners are no longer a challenge."

Jona Maynard,
Grifton North Carolina

"I read the whole book in one sitting because I was so excited to get started. Plus, it was easy to read and was very informative. I have already put together a small quilt for practice, and working on my second one. It takes me a little longer mainly because not only am I a beginner quilter but also a beginner sewer!! :) Thanks for all the extra reports too, they were very helpful to me."

Stephanie Kelly,
Loveland, Colorado

"I just love how easy it is to follow - it starts at the VERY beginning and covers everything you would need to know. I like that you repeatedly guide me to HAVE FUN with it.

I've got this crazy design for my son's quilt that I JUST LOVE! I'm sort of a control freak, and having your "permission" to have fun kept me from being so particular about a specific pattern."


Kathy Kilgannon,
Berryville, Virginia

"Dear Penny,

I read through the How to Quilt, I was amazed how easy each step of quilting was explained in detail. I started on my first quilt, and in the process of putting this together. I am having so much fun doing this.

Thank you so very much, and I look forward to my finished quilt."


Carol Barbieri,
Stockton, California

"I have both A Beginner's Guide to Quilting and How to Bind by Penny at how-to-quilt.com and I am finding them both very useful. I had the How to Bind first and used it on my very first quilt and it made binding the quilt so easy. The instructions are very clear and easy to understand. I got the binding on and looking great the first try.

I am in the middle of making a quilt for my husband in his football teams' colours. I am using Penny's A Beginner's Guide to Quilting to help me with piecing of the quilt and I am finding it a very handy reference tool with hints on putting together the blocks. As this is only my second quilt I need all the help I can get and I am finding it in "A Beginner's Guide to Quilting". I highly recommend this book to everyone. "


Pam Holloway,
South Australia, Australia

"I really loved your DVD, I have watched it through once and plan on going through it again. It is so nice to see things close up and get a clear explanation of the project. "

Gayle Leone,
Salem, New Hampshire

"What I liked best about the DVD mentor is that you could WATCH Penny (over, and over, and over, sometimes..) and refer to the manual as needed. It has proven to be a great resource for me."

Liz Pilon,
Cheboygan, Michigan

"I thought that the Robins nest DVDs are a great help to someone like myself who has never quilted before. I especially like the way you describe everything in such detail, and all the close ups are just wonderful, I watched all the DVD's and thought that I can do this, well not quite, but I have made a small cot size for my best friend Tiny (dog) and it came out quit well with only one mistake.

Penny you have done a wonderful job on the DVD's and I would highly recommend for any would be quilter to have a look at the DVD's first. I have learnt a lot from them, without them I would not of started Quilting. Thank you so much for all you input, and keep up your good work. "


Kindest regards,
Inge K., NSW, Australia

Make a Rag Quilt in a Weekend!

Rag quilts are easy and fun to make, and you really can make one
in a weekend – from start to finish using these complete
step-by-step Guides.

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.

This rag quilt is created from simple squares of different colors. Take a traditional quilt block, enlarge it and make a rag quilt.

The pattern shown is a traditional patchwork quilt block pattern called Flying Square. In this step-by-step guide, you will see how to create the same design on the reverse side of the quilt.

Choose this pattern or one of the alternatives included in the package. Either way, your quilt will go together quickly and easily and in one short weekend. This guide will walk you through, step-by-step will full-color photographs and a complete easy-to-understand description of each step along the way.

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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.

Hearts always carry a message of love, and this easy-to-make rag quilt is a sure hit that shows your love. Whether it is Mothers’ Day, Valentines’ Day or just Another Day, this rag quilt is easy to make and will bring a big smile to everyone’s face.

You will see how to create half-square triangles in your rag quilt and have the fringe create the outline for the heart.

Choose the pattern shown, another heart pattern that is included in the package, or create your own. This guide will walk you through, step-by-step will full-color photographs and a complete easy-to-understand description of each step along the way.

Learn techniques and shortcuts that make your creation fun, beautiful and ready-to-give in a short weekend.

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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!

In this guide, you will see how to create a star in your rag quilt, using quarter-square triangles.

In addition, you will discover the secret way to create the shapes that make the stripes so that each one is a perfect square, ensuring that your finished quilt will be a perfect rectangle.

Choose the colors from Old Glory, or the sports team of your choice. As a bonus, quilt designs for many baseball and football teams are included for you to choose from.

This guide will walk you through, step-by-step will full-color photographs and a complete easy-to-understand description of each step along the way.

Learn techniques and shortcuts that make your creation fun, beautiful and ready-to-give in a short weekend.

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