Learn To Do Hand Quilting In Just One Da

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Revised Learn to Do Hand Quilting in Just One Day (Paperback The art of hand quilting endures because nothing can duplicate the look of fine hand quilting. This book, originally published in 1996, quickly became the must-have book for every quilter who wanted to learn tips & techniques for those times when they wanted to quilt their finest patchwork by h&. Nancy Brenan Daniel, 12 years later, has revised & updated the material, creating another book that every quilter should have in his or her library. Like the original, there are sections on batting, marking tools, frames & hoops, thimbles, thread, quilting stencils, quilting patterns, posture, lighting, mental attitude, no-stress hand quilting, preparing the fabric, layering, knots, the dimple style stitch & a question-&-answer section on how to improve your quilting stitch. Also in this updated version of the book are five new practice pieces as well as three of her best pieces from the original book, including the famous cover project: Welcome Wall Quilt With Wheat & Pineapple. About the Author Nancy Brenan Daniel is a traditional quilter, designer & teacher. Her interest in quilting began in childhood at the side of her grandmother. She began her professional life as an art teacher & from there moved to teaching quilting & designing quilts which have appeared in magazines, books & quilt exhibitions. Nancy lives in Tempe, Arizona desert with her husband Norm; she continues to spend much of her time teaching others the art of hand quilting. Amazon Review By Kathleen Bour EVERY QUILTER SHOULD HAVE A COPY OF THIS BOOK.THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE EASY TO FOLLOW. THE BOOK IS WELL LAID OUT.AND SHOWED ME WHAT I WAS DOING WRONG WITH MY OWN QUILTING-- KJB