The Quilter's Bible by Ruth Patrick 978-1-84543-366-6 This is a great wee book & handy to keep in the workbag. The book is a treasury of information from the ancestry of the quilt to a glossary of quilting & patchwork terminology. The author covers essential quilting techniques for both the beginner & the more skilled quilter. She has provided tips & ideas for designing a quilt from scratch, including what type of fabric to use & information about the construction of fabrics. There is a colour wheel to help you decide on what colours to use & the different effects that you can create. Preparing your fabric, cutting & piecing are all covered in basic techniques. Hand & machine stitching are also shown with concise & detailed drawings & explanations. Many types of patchwork & quilting are covered in the book & over 40 blocks are shown with cutting guides & construction diagrams as well as step by step instructions & explanations; something for every taste. In addition to being comprehensive, it is well laid out, spiral bound & nice & easy to read. 192 pages