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Books - Free Stuff

 

Free Stuff on the Internet is a series of 176 page information-packed guides designed to make the most of your Internet experience.
 
We sifted and sorted through thousands and thousands of sites so you won't have to, and we added many tips and lots of "hard-earned wisdom"-- stuff we wish we knew when we first started cruising the Web.
 
We did all the work, so you have all the fun!

Each book starts with a customized introduction to the Internet with topics like, the anatomy of a Web browser, how to tap into a Web page, and how to read Usenet Newsgroups with your Web broswer. The "meat" of each book is a directory of the best sites offering offering valuable information.

 

Here's what they're saying about Free Stuff for Quilters:

"The old adage strands true--don't judge a book by its cover, or its title for that matter. I admit that at first gland I thought, "Oh no, another duckie and bunny book." But, bite my tongue, this book is packed full of valuable information for everyone, traditional and art quilters alike. . . . I had a grand time with this book and will proudly place it next to the Dummies series and my Photoshop books"
-- Wendy Huhn, Studio Art Quit Associates Newsletter

"Can I make it any clearer? Just buy it. Buy four--one for you, one for your sister, one for your mother, and one for a friend. And you'll find yourself going back to the bookstore for more. This little book is packed with so much information, you'll will need to make an educational plan for the next two years based on it. . . . Just buy it. -- The Creative Machine, Spring 1999

"Wow! is the only word to describe this book. Whether you are a novice or an old hand, this book has wonderful lists of where to look for almost everything."
-- Carol Miller, Virginia Consortium of Quilters

"Well-organized and liberally illustrated with images of actual Web pages, Free Stuff is also generously sprinkled with icons indicating important, hard-earned wisdom the authors wish they'd known before starting their Internet adventures."
-- Celeste Sheets, Threads Magazine

"... is a must for all avid Internet devotees ... written in a simple, jargon-free style"
-- Anna Scott, New Zealand Quilter

"... I can't emphasize enough how valuable this small resource book is. . . . "
-- Deanna Hall West, The Needleworker

"...If you friend is beginning to surf, don't share your book . . buy it for her--she'll love you forever!!"
-- Michigan Bishop Sewing Council

"Heim and Hansen have already endeared themselves to quilters ... with their joint effort, "The Quilter's Computer Companion" and now bring us their "sifted and sorted" guide to the labrinth of the literally thousands of Web sites for quilters . . .
in this highly recommended publication."
-- Spring 1999 Canadian Quilter.


Free Stuff for Quilters on the Internet, 2nd Edition

 
 

Table of Contents

Chapter 1
Why Quilters Love the Internet

Get You to What You're Looking for Faster
If You've Never Been Online Before Try America Online
For the Cheapest Internet Access Hunt for a Local Internet Service
Cable TV Offers High Speed Internet, but at a Price
Satellite Is Pricey, but the Only Option in Some Rural Areas
What About "Free E-mail" Services?
Tips for Accessing the Internet through Cable
Anatomy of a Web Browser
How to Tap Into a Web Page
Find Your Way Around the Web Without Getting Lost
How to Use Bookmarks
You Can Use Third-Party Bookmark Software to Organize Your Bookmarks
How to Print Web Pages, or Selections from Pages
How to Save Web Pages to Your Computer's Disk
How to Capture Images You Find on the Internet
How to Download Software from the Internet
How to Send E-mail
How Can You Talk to Other Quilters on the Internet?
How to Read Usenet Newsgroups with Your Web Browser
How to Find Patterns, People, Products, and More!
Tips for Staying Safe on the Web
Thinking of Bargain Hunting? Read Our Tips First!

Chapter 2
Free Big Quilting Web Sites

Chapter 3
Free Cyberspace Quilting Bees

Chapter 4
Free Quilt Patterns

Chapter 5
Free Block of the Month Clubs and Block Swaps

Chapter 6
Free Mystery Quilt Projects

Chapter 7
Free Quilting How-Tos

Chapter 8
More Free Quilting Tips

Chapter 9
Free Quilt Batting and Fabric Advice

Chapter 10
Free Quilting Thread, Notions & Tools Advice

Chapter 11
Free Quilt maindbment How-Tos

Chapter 12
Free Quilting Magazines

Chapter 13
Free Advice on Quilt Cleaning, Storage, and Appraisal

Chapter 14
Free Fabric Dyeing and Painting How-Tos

Chapter 15
Free Quilt and Textile Art Galleries to Visit on the Web

Chapter 16
Free Information on Local Quilt Guilds, National Organizations,
Contests, and Shows

Chapter 17
Free Directories, Patterns, and Help Giving Others a Hand

Chapter 18
Web Sites with Free Color Help and Inspiration

Chapter 19
Free Help Designing Quilts on a Computer

Chapter 20
Free Sewing Machine Help

Chapter 21
Free Help for Specific Banks of Sewing Machines

 

 

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