Having just machine quilted a lap quilt and then pulled out every stitch on the project in disgust of my efforts, this book is a must read! Foolproof Machine Quilting by Mary Mashuta is full of information and pictures showing what you can do using a walking foot and the feet dogs up. Rather than limiting yourself to just quilting ‘in the ditch’, you can create designs that mirror or enhance the basic construction of the quilt. It gives sensible instructions on setting up your equipment, selecting projects and supplies, preparing quilt tops, creating your own quilting designs, using commercial templates and making your own templates, actually quilting!, and bordering the quilt. Every step has photos and diagrams. It is full of tips, ideas, warnings and advice that is all easy to follow and understand and most importantly, use. For example, did you know that cats do not digest monofilament thread? The author uses commercial templates such as those produced by Victorian Textiles, Westalee, Quilter’s Rule and June Tailor, along with quality threads in various weights for quilting. She makes her own templates from freezer paper. She also recommends quality needles, sharps and other specific needles rather than universals. Maybe I will have another go at this quilt now that I have read the book...
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