Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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In episode 210, Maureen O'Connor of Quilters Heaven in Northbrook, IL shares her curated list of quilting books every sewist should have on their shelves — from beginner guides to specialty technique references.

📚 Books covered include:

- Beginner quilting books by Alex Anderson and Pat Sloan
- Paper piecing with Carol Doak's Show Me How to Paper Piece
- Color & design: Color and Design by Heather Thomas
- Binding: The Quilting Binding Bible
- Free motion & ruler work books by Amanda Murphy, Angela Walters, Natalia Bonner, and Christina Cameli
- Pattern books: Strip Your Stash by Gudrun Erla and Judy Martin's Log Cabin Quilt Book
- Bonus mentions for landscape and collage quilting resources

Whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen a specific skill, Maureen's honest recommendations will help you build a quilting library you'll actually use.

🎁 Giveaway: A bundle of red and black quilt blocks is up for grabs! Like, comment ("red and black quilt blocks"), and subscribe to enter.

📧 Previous giveaway winner — juliesplaypad — please email quiltersheaveninc@gmail.com with your address!

🔗 Beginner YouTube series: youtu.be/aI5FKxg9bvQ?si=aHOo_XvILRmvCXMg

Downloadable Patterns: quiltersheaveninc.com/shop/Patterns--Downloadable.htm

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