Happy Endings
Mimi Dietrich
Martingale; $24.95

Twenty-five years, a quarter of a century – that’s a long time for a quilt book to be in print and remain of value. Now re-released, Happy Endings is a terrific resource in your quilting library. Mimi Dietrich covers what to do with your quilt once the top is done, beginning with adding borders, preparing a backing, basting the quilt sandwich, and finally the actual finishing of your quilt. Not all quilts use a binding, so she teaches you how to finish without a binding, whether that is using an envelope-edge technique or using the backing to finish the quilt. I like some of the special techniques, e.g., using striped fabrics and creating scrappy bindings, adding prairie points or covered cording. And, a quilt is not finished until you add the label and a hanging sleeve, so that’s included, too. A valuable reference for all quilters.

Look for the book at your favorite book retailer. Here’s a link to ShopMartingale if you would like to learn more about the book.

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