Thank you to all of you who told me what makes you buy a quilt book. Your comments have reinforced for me the importance of color, good design, and clarity and accuracy of instructions. These are all things that Linda and I work hard to do well, but we can always do better.
As I read your comments I realized that I am just like you. A good cover draws me in. Good color inside is important. I love good instructions for techniques I don't already know.
I find myself buying a lot of books for things like fabric printing - even when I know that I am not likely to ever find time to actually do it. But the idea that I could open this book and do it makes me happy. And, you know what? The cover and the color images of the projects inside made me part with my money.
How many of you bought the Wee Folk felt people book by Sally Mavor? I still want to make a bunch of those little cute folk. Check out her website here. I had no idea until just now that her work is primarily used in illustrations. Amazing! Now there are more books to go on the list...
It makes me sad to hear of all the people that buy from Amazon intead of the local quilt shop. As an owner, I have had people come in, sit and look at a book and leave to order it on line. I can't help but feel a little bit used. To keep this wonderful resorse alive (The local quilt shop) We NEED suport! There is nowhere on line that you can get classes, help, and friendship that you will find in the quilt shop. I know you are very supportive of us Becky, I just like to remind people how much we really need them. Thanks!
Posted by: Carrol McVey | 02/03/2012 at 06:11 PM