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Quilting: The Complete Guide by Darlene Zimmerman has everything you need to know it one book. Step-by-step instructions, quick reference guides, color-coded page headers breaking topics into sections and a compact, lay-flat format are all included.

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Quilting: The Complete Guide

Author: Darlene Zimmerman
Pages: 255
Page size: 7" x 8"
Publisher: Krause Publications
Cover: Hard with Covered Spiral Binding for a lay flat format
Item Code: 4E1900
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It's Everything You Need to Know in One Book!

Let trusted teacher and expert Darlene Zimmerman teach you everything you need to know about quilting!

  • Features include:
  • Step-by-step instructions clearly outline techniques and tips for rotary cutting, sewing, pressing, piecing, hand and machine appliqué, layering and basting, block settings, borders, sashes, bindings, quilting, edge finishes and quilt care.
  • Quick Reference Guides make it a snap to pick the perfect batting, use simple formulas and create your own binding.
  • Color-coded page headers break topics into easy-to-navigate sections, including Tools and Supplies, Techniques and Tips, Finishing Techniques, Quilting TLC and Reference Information.
  • Compact lay-flat format lets you keep your hands free for quilting and is the perfect size to take along to classes, retreats or your favorite quilt shop.

Whether you've quilted for years or are just getting started, Quilting: The Complete Guide is sure to become your favorite reference book!

Author Darlene ZimmermanInstruction PageAbout the Author

Quilter, author and fabric historian Darlene Zimmerman teaches and lectures across the country. Darlene designs quilting tools for EZ Quilting by Wrights and multiple vintage-inspired fabric lines for Robert Kaufman Fabrics Inc. She also writes patterns and books, including "Fat Quarter Small Quilts," "The Quilter's Edge," "Granny Quilt Decor," "Granny Quilts" and Quick Quilted Miniatures" with Krause Publications. Also, Darlene frequently is published in quilt magazines. Darlene resides in Minnesota with her husband and her cat, Lucy.

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Table of Contents

Introduction Quilting Styles164
Quick Reference Guides: Handy Hints, Formulas at a Glance Hand Quilting170
Tools and Supplies: Everything You Need to Start Quilting Machine Quilting176
Tools20Tying a Quilt180
Fabric39Sending a Quilt to a Professional for Quilting182
Batting45Edge Finishes183
Techniques and Tips: How to Create a Quilt Binding202
Rotary Cutting50Quilting TLC: How to Take Care of Quilts and Quilters 
Cutting Shapes56 Labels226
Sewing69Hanging Sleeves227
Pressing90TLC for Quilts230
Hand Appliqué95Washing Quilts231
Machine Appliqué128Rx for Quilters233
Quilt Block Setting Options133Reference Information: Definitions, Details and Resources to Help You 
Borders147Glossary240
Finishing Techniques: How to Finish a Quilt Index246
Backings156Resource Guide250
Layering and Basting 158About the Author255

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Granny Quilt Decor

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The Quilter's Edge
The Quilter's Edge
by Darlene Zimmerman
Quilting:  The Complete Guide
Quilting: The Complete Guide
by Darlene Zimmerman
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by Darlene Zimmerman
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Easy Dresden

by Darlene Zimmerman
     
Companion Angle
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Tri-Recs
by Darlene Zimmerman & Joy Hoffman
Easy Square
Easy Square

by Darlene Zimmerman
Easy Scallop Tool
Easy Scallop Tool

by Darlene Zimmerman
Blue Diamond Colored Template Shapes
45° Diamond Shapes
by Darlene Zimmerman
Orange Diamond Colored Template Shapes
60° Diamond Shapes
by Darlene Zimmerman
Green HexagonColored Template Shapes
Hexagon Shapes
by Darlene Zimmerman
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Triangle Shapes
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Petal Shapes
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Reference Cards (Laminated)

Need-to-Know Card
Fons and Porter's

Need-to-Know Card
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Foundation Piecing, Basics
Foundation Piecing, Basics
by Marci L. Baker

Know Before Sew
Know Before You Sew: Binding Mitered Corners, Beyond Basics
by Marci L. Baker


Rotary Cutting, Basics
by Marci L. Baker
  Quilter's Strip Ticket
Quilter's Strip Ticket

Bias Tube Construction and Yardage Tables
Quick Look Guide to Fabric and Quilts
Quick Look Guide

Caring for Fabric & Quilts
Quick Look Guide to Choosing Batting
Quick Look Guide:

Choosing Batting
The Quilting Answer Book
The Quilting Answer Book

by Barbara Weiland Talbert

Reference Booklets

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or
Bolted Corner (allows fanning of cards)

Spools & Cones
MasterPiece Thread Example
Superior
MasterPiece Thread

Available in 50 Colors
50 WT fine cotton
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3-in-1 Color Tool
3-in-1 Color Tool

by Joan Wolfrom
All-in-One
Quilter's Reference Tool
All-in-One
Quilter's Reference Tool

by Harriet Hargrave, Sharyn Craig, Alex Anderson & Liz Aneloski
make your first quilt
Make Your First Quilt
by M'Liss Rae Hawley
Needles & Threads & Bobbins, Oh, My!
Needles & Threads & Bobbins, Oh, My
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A Quick Reference for Today's Quilter
by Nancy Goldsworthy

Piecing Tips &
Tricks Tool

Editor Liz Aneloski
Quick & Easy Block Tool
Quick & Easy Block Tool

Edited by Liz Aneloski & Kandy Petersen
The Quick Guide to Fundraising Quilts
Quick Guide
to Fundraising Quilts
by Kelly Gallagher-Abbott

The Quilter's
Quick Reference Guide

by Candace Eisner Strick

Traditional: Beginner to Advanced Comprehensive Instruction

All about Quilting from A to Z
All About Quilting from A to Z

by Magazine Quilter's Newletter and Quiltmaker contributors
A-Z Quilting
A-Z of Quilting
Edited by Sue Gardner
Blessed Home Quilt Cover
The Blessed Home Quilt
Learn Multiple Techniques thru Project Quilt
by Cori Derksen and Myra Harde
DVD
Lone Star Quilts DVD
Diana McClun & Laura Nownes
Teach You Beginning Quiltmaking
Out of Print
Georgia Bonesteels Quiltmaking Legacy
Georgia Bonesteels
Quiltmaking Legacy
I Can't Believe I'm Quilting Beginner's Complete Guide
I Can't Believe I'm Quilting Beginner's Complete Guide
Refresh of a Bestseller

by Pat Sloan
I Can't Believe I'm Quilting Beyond the Basics
I Can't Believe I'm Quilting Beyond the Basics
by Pat Sloan

It's "El"ementary
Quilting Tips & Techniques
by Eleanor Burns
Quilt with Confidence
Quilt with Confidence
by Nancy Zieman
The Quilter's Workbook
The Quilter's Workbook
by Editors from the Landauer Corporation
Quilting:  The Complete Guide
Quilting: The Complete Guide
by Darlene Zimmerman
Very comprehensive
Quilting  On the Go
Quilting on the Go
by Carolyn Forster

The Quilter's Catalog
The Quilter's Catalog
A Comprehensive Resource Guide
by Meg Cox

 

quilters ultimate visul guide
The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide

From A to Z- Hundreds of Tips and Techniques for Successful Quiltmaking
by Ellen Pah
DVD
Nuts & Bolts of Quilting DVD
Workshops to Go
The Nuts and Bolts of Quilting

featuring Margrit Hall
Thimbleberries Learning to Quilt with Jifft Quilts
Thimbleberries Learning to Quilt with Jiffy Quilts
by Lynette Jensen
Your First Quilt book or it Should Be
Your First Quilt Book
(Or It Should Be)

by Carol Doak

Project Specific with

Comprehensive Overview Instruction

Featherweight 221
Featherweight 221
The Perfect Portable
by Nancy Johnson-Srebo
The Magic of Quiltmaking
The Magic of Quiltmaking

by Margaret Rolfe &
Jenny Bowker
BOOK &/or
DVD
Mastering Precision Piecing
Mastering Precision Piecing
by Sally Collins

Piecing the Piece O' Cake Way
Piecing
The Piece O' Cake Way
by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins

Comprehensive Instructions

Hand Piecing

Also see Appliqué

Quiltmaking by Hand
Quiltmaking by Hand
by Jinny Beyer

Out of Print

101 Quilt Blocks for Hand Piecing
by Linda Causee

   

Hand Quilting & Piecing Accessories

Binding Miter Tool
Binding Miter Tool
By Animas Quilts Publishing
desk needle threader
Desk Needle Threader

by Clover

Needle-Ez

The finest ergonomic thimble
Use with Arthiritic hands
&/OR to push through thick layers

Template
Pefect Piecer
Perfect Piecing

Recommended
by Jenny Beyers for Hand Piecing

  Quilter's Quarter Marker
Quilter's Quarter Marker

by SewUnique
Beige or Blue
Thera-Glove
Thera-Glove
Single OR Pair

Thread Heaven
Thread Conditioner & Protectant
 

Alex Anderson
Beginner How-to Instruction on Piecing, Paper Piecing, Rotary Cutting, Quilting & Appliqué


Alex Anderson

Piecing & Paper Piecing

Spools & Cones
MasterPiece Thread Example
Superior
MasterPiece Thread

Available in 50 Colors
50 WT fine cotton
Endorsed by Alex Anderson

Piecing Tips &
Tricks Tool

Editor Liz Aneloski
w/Alex Anderson
Paper Piecing with Alex Anderson
Paper Piecing
 

Alex Anderson: Hand & Machine Applique

How to make easy quilts (beginner rotary overview w/ projects)

Hand Applique
Hand Appliqué

Hand & Machine Applique
by Alex Anderson
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