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County Line Quilters
 (based in Framingham, MA)
 Revised:  Wednesday, November 30, 2005
 

Recommended Quilting Books
The resurgence of interest in quilting and fiber art has resulted in a significant increase in available books. But determining which books you want to invest in, especially if you are new to quilting, can be daunting,  A few books can add up to quite an investment.

Below is a list of books that guild members recommend. Newcomers to quilting may find these books especially useful but seasoned quilters also say these are books they go back to again and again.  These books provide are a solid reference and/or provide excellent diagrams and instructions.
Color & Design
 		 Color: The Quilters Guide 
by Christine Barnes
 
 
 		 The Visual Dance: Creating Spectacular Quilts 
by Joen Wolfrom
 
 		 Optical Illusions for Quilters 
by Karen Combs
Blocks
 		 Grandma's Best Full-Size Quilt Blocks 
by Carol Dahlstrom

 
 
 		 Judy Martin's Ultimate Book of Quilt Block Patterns 
by Judy Martin
Piecing
 		 Easy Mix & Match Machine Paper Piecing 
by Carol Doak



 
 
 		 Stack a New Deck 
by Karla Alexander
 
 		 It's Ok if You Sit On My Quilt
by Mary Ellen Hopkins
 
Appliqué
 		 Appliqué Made Easy
by Karen Soltys and Rodale Books
 
 
 		 Mastering Machine Appliqué:
the Complete Guide Including Invisible Machine Appliqué, Satin Stitch, Blanket Stitch and Much More
by Harriet Hargrave
 
 		 Three-Dimensional Appliqué and Embroidery Embellishment:
Techniques for Today's Album Quilt
by Anita Shackelford
 
 		 East Quilts West
by Kumiko Sudo
Curves
 		 Crazy Curves  by Elisa Wilson
Borders
 		 Sensational Sets & Borders 
by Rodale Press

 
 
 		 Painless Borders 
by Sally Schneider
Quilting
 		 Quiltmaking by Hand: Simple Stitches, Exquisite Quilts 
by Jinny Beyer
 
 		 Heirloom Machine Quilting:
A Comprehensive Guide to Hand-Quilted Effects Using your Sewing Machine
by Harriett Hargrave