Marsha McCloskey's Quick Classic Quilts: Four-Patches to Feathered Stars

I really enjoy this book. A helpful feature the book contains is the measurements of fabric needed for any size of each of the designs, which unfortunately some other quilting books I have seen have overlooked. The designs really appeal to the fan of traditional quilts (me) and the instructions are quite clear. I love to just page through it and pick out which ones I'd like to make. The only thing I would like to see in the book that are in some of Ms. McCloskey's other books are alternate color suggestions for each quilt. One thing that is also confusing is that some important tips are scattered throughout the book - it would be easier to use if they were all in one section.Otherwise, this book gets my highest recommendation!

This book has great examples of classic American quilts. I especialy like that the patterns go from simple to more complex piecing so you know what you're getting into! I have never quilted before, and had no problems figuring out how to measure and rotary cut from the instructional section in the beginning. This is a great book to learn quilting as long as you are prepared to supplement it with other sources of info, such as your local quilt shop experts.

I was totally blown away by this book. As a beginning quilter, I was looking for a book that would inspire me and this book does just that. The designs range from simple to the more complicated but all of which are classic. The author does a great job in detailing the steps to take in putting the quilt together. Plus she has shortcuts on cutting the pieces. The best thing about this book is that she has a picture of the entire finished quilt -- in color -- for each design so you know exactly what it looks like. This books is a keeper!

I bought this book for my mom, but it was hard to give it away! I have 20+ quilting books, and this is my favorite. The patterns are appealing, the directions are easy to follow, it even gives a yardage list for different quilt sizes with each pattern. Highly recommended!