Every quilter, whether new or experienced, should own this comprehensive guide to all quilting techniques. Packed full of expert advice on all aspects of quilting, patchwork, and applique, it holds the answer to all your quilting questions. This is the most comprehensive book on the market for patchwork, quilting, and applique techniques and is ideal for both the beginner looking for trustworthy advice in a single volume and the committed quilter searching for authoritative reference for seldom-used techniques. It presents essential advice and instructions alongside a wide range of inspirational samples of work collected from international top-name quilters.
It also features over 15 quilt projects, including:
- Cot quilts
- Bed quilts
- Lap quilts
- Bags
- Cushions
- Wall hangings
- Table mats and runners
- And other beautiful projects for the home
Techniques covered include:
- Quilting basics (such as making a quilt sandwich)
- Hand and machine quilting
- Basting and binding a quilt
- Big stitch
- Sashiko
- Corded and stuffed (trapunto) quilting
