How to Quilt: Techniques and Projects for the Complete Beginner

Complete: How to Quilt is a beginner-focused guide to quilting techniques, with illustrated instruction and ten projects for practising the skills covered. It includes topics such as rag quilting, English paper piecing and square work, making it a practical starting point for readers with little or no quilting experience.

At a glance

Covers rag quilting, hand-tied wadding, English paper piecing and square work.
Includes ten projects, from small makes such as a tea cosy and table mat to a throw and bed cover.
The listing describes the book as fully illustrated and aimed at complete beginners.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines foundational techniques with projects, giving beginners ways to apply the skills described.
The range of listed projects spans small home accessories and larger items such as a play mat and bed cover.
Customer feedback describes the instructions as easy to follow and informative.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	GMC Publications
Publication date	7 Aug. 2017
Edition	Illustrated
Language	English
Print length	120 pages
ISBN-10	1784942782
ISBN-13	978-1784942786

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.05 kg
Dimensions	21.44 x 0.76 x 27.46 cm

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The project list ranges from small accessories to larger makes, so the required time and materials are likely to differ by project. The listing does not provide project-specific material requirements.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

People starting quilting, including readers with little or no sewing experience.
Beginners seeking illustrated technique guidance alongside varied practice projects.
Quilters who want a compact reference covering several introductory methods.

Less suited to

Readers looking primarily for advanced quilting methods or a narrowly specialised pattern collection.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 300 ratings

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Customer feedback describes the book as an accessible starter guide, praising its coverage of basics, illustrated instructions and readability. That should suit readers who want technique explanations and projects together. The generally positive rating distribution is encouraging, but ratings alone do not establish how detailed each technique or project is.

Positive themes

Customers describe it as an easy-to-follow, illustrated introduction to quilting.
Feedback highlights usefulness, informative content and coverage of basics.

Frequently asked questions

Is this book aimed at complete beginners?

Yes. The listing presents it as a guide for complete beginners and says no prior quilting or sewing knowledge is required.

Which techniques does it cover?

The listed skills include rag quilting, hand-tied wadding, English paper piecing and square work.

What projects are included?

The ten listed projects include a tea cosy, table mat, lavender-filled keepsake, pinboard, table runner, throw, cushion, duffel bag, play mat and bed cover.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 120 pages.