The Electric Quilt Co. Quilt Design Wizard- Review

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(More customer reviews)Quilt Design Wizard is a very simple to use quilt design program that I am thoroughly enjoying. Let me share with you the features:
-200 quilt blocks to choose from
-3000 fabrics to choose from
-lay out blocks in standard rows or on point
-you can use a standard layout and number of blocks or customize
-sashing and/or borders can be added.
-experiment with color and block changes with a few clicks of the mouse
-print out yardage estimates, templates or rotary instructions, and lots of other goodies
-visit the Quilt Design Wizard for free montly download to get new block and fabrics
Limitations:
-200 blocks may sound like a lot, but if you want a block and it's not there, you're out of luck; also, you can't create your own block
-fabric library is big, but does not permit you to scan in other fabrics, which can be helpful for some newer quilting techniques
Overall, this is a great beginning quilt program. I love being able to try out my designs and color schemes BEFORE I commit them to fabric. However a professional designer or someone with advanced computer skills and/or deeper pockets might want to go ahead and invest in Electric Quilt which is much more complex, expensive and versatile software made by the same company.
That being said, this software is perfect for me, since I like to keep things simple when it comes to computers. I can design a quilt and easily play around with the color scheme, arrangement of blocks and dimensions. This software is very simple to use and has already been lots of fun and help to me. I'm delighted with this software and will recommend it to my friends.

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Does Quilt Design Wizard replace EQ5 or EQ6? No, this is a software for beginning quilters and beginning computer users. An inexpensive way for you to try quilt designing on your computer for the first time. Design simple pieced blocks, straight layouts, on-point layouts, and play with color. This is definitely designed for beginners. Requires Windows 98/2000/ME/XP/Vista/7. Made in USA.

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Complete Guide to Quilting Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been quilting for some time now... However, we can all use a little help now and then on a technique we're not used to using all the time. What I absolutely LOVE about this book is that they give you several different options for almost every technique out there. This book stays on my quilting table at all times! There are tons of charts on quilt sizes, triangle sizes, flying geese, etc. It's just a wealth of great information and presented in an easy to understand manner with lots of pictures.
I have looked at several other "how-to" books and have not yet found one to even come close to replacing this one. I even took it and had it spiral bound so it was easier to look through and hold my place open. It's been worth every penny and it's not even the most expensive one out there!

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• Covers all aspects of quilting from designing quilt blocks and appliquéing to binding and finishing, giving quilters the tools to tackle any project with confidence
• This comprehensive how-to book focuses on instructing quilters in the fine art of quilting; it contains no patterns
• Valuable tips and expert trouble-shooting advice make projects easier and more enjoyable

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Quilt With Confidence Review

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(More customer reviews)Quilt With Confidence is an excellent guide for the beginning quilter as well as a handy reference for the intermediate and advanced quilter. Some of the topics covered are color selection and coordination, piecing, block patterns, sashings and bindings. There are also projects ranging from a full size quilt to table runners and wall hangings. Just like her TV program Sewing With Nancy, the book is well organized, very detailed and offers many helpful ideas that are original. Look for the Note from Nancy blocks on many of the pages. One of my favorites and most helpful is the design wall (page 16), an improvement on the flannel board. It allows for easy design and color changes before sewing begins, saving time and sometimes aggravation due to an inappropriate color or shape selection. To borrow a term from Nancy, I "auditioned" several quilting books from the library before making my purchase and determined that Quilt With Confidence had all the elements that would make it possible for me to enjoy the process as I learned to quilt with confidence. I have not been disappointed. I love this book.


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Who better to learn from than the nation's favorite sewing teacher? Nancy Zieman offers you a great addition to the "With Confidence" series with this skill empowering basic quilting book. In its informative and inspiring tone this book walks you through topics including: selecting tools to get started, organizing an effective quilting area, rotary cutting techniques, edge-joined seaming and much more. The final "class" of this timeless guide teaches you how to advance your basic quilting skills to the next level.

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