
Every quilter whether you are new or more experienced should own this comprehensive guide to all quilting techniques. Packed full of expert advice on all aspects of quilting patchwork & applique it holds the answer to all your quilting questions. This is the most comprehensive book on the market for patchwork quilting & applique techniques & is ideal for both the beginner looking for trustworthy advice in a single volume & the committed quilter searching for authoritative reference for seldom-used techniques. It presents essential advice & 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 & runners & other beautiful projects for the home. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions clear diagrams & stunning photography combine to create this must-have resource for quilters of all abilities. Techniques covered include quilting basics such as making a quilt sandwich hand & machine quilting basting & binding a quilt. Other techniques include big stitch sashiko free motion corded & stuffed (trapunto) quilting. There are instructions for over 100 different patchwork blocks with detailed instructions for different kinds of piecing such as English paper piecing foundation piecing & strip piecing. Techniques for applique are also included which cover different types of applique such as needle-turn; reverse inlaid & shadow applique as well as using freezer paper & fusible web.