"The Quilter's Catalog: A Comprehensive Resource Guide" by Meg Cox (Workman,
ISBN 9780761138815, $18.95)
There are some who believe that we in Kansas must be bored stiff. It was one
such friend who sent me "The Quilter's Catalog" because really... what else
did I have to do with my time? "The thought of you out there suffering on
the vast plains with nothing to read or do breaks my heart into pieces," he
said. Although I'm rarely bored, I was happy to receive it. As a quilter, I
was thrilled.
Exactly as it's touted, this is a complete resource guide. It contains
chapters from fabric basics to revolutionary tools. Cox includes 12
step-by-step projects in full-color, ranging from beginner to expert skill
level, and from small projects to full quilts. She also looks at what
quilting has become and who's quilting today.
The book features a large section with tips from the top quilting teachers
in the world. In fact, some of my favorites make an appearance: Amy Butler,
Alex Anderson, Eleanor Burns, and Mark Lipinski. And one of the best bonuses
in the guide is a listing and photo of other quilting books by these
instructors. (I buy into the mantra that "she who dies with the most fabric
wins." And more so, I'm a firm believer that "she who dies with the most
quilting books and magazines is the Queen Bee." I'm well on my way to
coronation.)
Even though I'm a book-in-my-hand type of gal--did I mention I also have a
paper fetish?--I can also appreciate Cox's guide to online blogs, pod casts,
and websites. After all, sometimes inspiration is just a click away.
So whether you're a beginner looking for answers, or a veteran in search of
great shows, guilds, retreats or museums, this truly is a great book that
any quilter would love to own. And to my dear friend who sent it: Rest
assured, I haven't had a moment of boredom since it arrived.
Review by Beth
Golay, June 12, 2008
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