5 stars (Great for the beginner) - They were right at being the book for the beginner. What a great way to learn with step by step directions. 3 stars (Better books on the market) - After reviewing this book; there are better books that I read. One being quilting for dummies. "Your first quilt book", did not supply me with the basics in a interesting format. 5 stars (Good book for beginners like me.) - The pictures are excellent and show details of the construction of a quilt . . . from the first cut, through sewing units together, ironing the seams open. I am very pleased with this book and happy to have it by my side as a reference. ... That Patchwork Place :: Quilts & Quilting :: Quilting :: Patterns :: Patchwork :: Hobbies&Crafts :: Crafts & Hobbies :: Crafts & Hobbies :: Carol Doak :: :: Your First Quilt Book (or it should be-)
3 stars (some nice ideas) - There are some nice ideas in this book but it isn't what I expected. I found the instructions to be a little bit long winded. It's a nice book to browse through however and doesn't give the reader an understanding on how to make chennille. I would still want to have this book in my library though I don't think I'd have to refer to it too often. 5 stars (New Directions in Chanille) - Outstanding insturctional guide to making chanille quilts and wearable art. 4 stars (Informative book) - I enjoyed reading this book and it gave me some new ideas. I especially liked the discussion about making quilts from chenille since I am the Quilting host at BellaOnline. I think that it is a bit cumbersome the way the patterns are included since they have to be enlarged. I was glad to see the pattern for the asymmetrical vest and the jacket. They are both very creative patterns perfectly suited for chenille. ... Martingale and Company :: Tufted textiles :: Textile Arts - General :: Quilts & Quilting :: Quilted goods :: Patchwork :: Novelty fabrics :: Needlework - General :: Hobbies&Crafts :: Crafts & :: New Directions in Chenille
