About.Com Guide To Quilting

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The About.com Guide to Quilting pieces together all aspects of quilting: from history & tools to patterns & applique methods. Novice & experienced crafting enthusiasts will benefit from expert advice from one of the industrys foremost experts
- Janet Wickell. Janet begins with the foundations of quilt-making using small projects & technique demonstrations that will be used to complete the projects found in later chapters. With 100 step-by-step illustrations to guide you, & a four colour art insert showing finished versions of the projects, quilters will have all the tools they need to finish unforgettable heirlooms their families will treasure. It features these inspired projects: Miniature paisley stars quilt; Quick & easy fabric postcards; String pieced table runner; Rag quilt, with size variations; Rag-edged denim purse, with a speedy variation; Basket wall-hanging; & Throw pillow. About the Author Janet Wickell is the About.com Guide to Quilting expert with 30 years of quilting experience. She is a freelance writer & author of many books on quilting including, Easy-to-Make Dollhouse Quilts, a collection of foundation pieced quilts made from 1-inch blocks. Her most recent book is Teach Yourself Quilting, a complete reference for beginners to experienced quilters.