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A lot of work goes into a quilting or sewing project, so it's important to finish strong! Ultimate Binding and Edge-Finishing Guide for Quilting and Sewing is a complete, go-to guide on how to ensure your projects are edged perfectly each and every time! Opening with helpful overviews on binding tools, this must-have guide details more than 16 binding techniques and various ways to finish a project, including traditional, bias, pompom, scalloped, chenille binding, invisible faced, and more. With easy-to-follow tutorials, coordinating photography, and video links to further enhance instruction, this guide belongs in every crafter's library to refer to time and time again for finishing and binding every project!

An original and unique process for designing and constructing improvisational quilts developed by Irene Roderick. This book appeals to beginning and advanced quilters who are looking for a new creative and artistic method of quilt design and construction. A handbook for quilters who want to expand their skills and make unique, personal expressions instead of following traditional quilt methods. The author's approach is fluid and intuitive, inviting you to tap into your imagination and ingenuity in order to create one-of-a-kind quilts in your own creative voice. The book provides instructions for design and construction accompanied by tips and tools to enable you to work freely without preconceived ideas of where the process leads. She will ask you to learn to trust your personal experiences and instincts so that you can develop your own personal style.

Featuring a dozen warm and cozy designs, County Seat Quilts is the culmination of a year-long quilt club at coauthor Julie Hendricksen's Wisconsin quilt shop, J.J. Stitches. Now you, too, can be part of the club, with a year's worth of achievable lap-quilt patterns. So start stitching, then get decorating--the quilts work equally well on a table, draped on your favorite chair or sofa, or as decorative wall art. Give traditional blocks such as Nine Patches and Ohio Stars a new twist by changing your color placement of lights and darks, adding an easy pieced border, or omitting a border completely. All of the patterns are easy to stitch; many are made with strips and squares. The most difficult thing about them may be deciding which one to make first!

Love the look of reproduction quilts but wonder why some look as though they stepped right out of the nineteenth century while others don't? Remaking vintage quilts is a cinch when you know the secrets! Follow Annette Plog's lead as she teaches you to make scrappy reproductions that look just like the antique quilts that inspired them. With plenty of detailed photography and facts about fabric, Annette covers everything from authentic color combinations to building a fabric stash that includes all the perfect colors and prints, plus tips and tricks for making all of your quilts sparkle. With your curated fabric stash, you'll be able to fast forward to cutting and stitching any project any time, including the 13 featured quilts.

Indulge your passion for color and fabric with a smorgasbord of blocks to use in a quilt that's a visual feast. The fun begins with more than 100 beautiful quilt blocks that all finish at 6'square, making them perfect for using scraps and for easy mixing and matching. Whether you prefer traditional or modern, you'll find so much to love in the varied assortment of block designs. Susan Ache (you may know her as @yardgrl60 on Instagram) shares 50 expert tips throughout, plus step-by-step instructions for making half-square triangles, flying geese, stitch-and-flip corners, and more. Once your tantalizing blocks are stitched, arranging them in the stunning sampler quilt is sheer pleasure!

The Moda All-Stars are back--On a Roll Again!--and they love making Jelly Roll quilts with all their friends. So the All-Stars stitched up a clever assortment of 14 quilts, many of which you have to see to believe that they really do begin with 2-1/2'strips! Pattern designers include Susan Ache, Lissa Alexander, Lisa Bongean, Vanessa Christenson, Janet Clare, Joanna Figueroa, Vanessa Goertzen, Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson, Lynne Hagmeier, Sandy Klop, Sherri McConnell, April Rosenthal, Anne Sutton, and Corey Yoder. You'll also learn more about these Moda All-Stars as they share tips to help you get the ball rolling on new projects. Plus, they'll give you the scoop for must-haves to look for at your local quilt shop. Grab your favorite bundle of 2-1/2'precut strips, turn on your sewing machine, and let's roll!

Keep turning fat quarters into gorgeous quilts! The second installment of Fat Quarter Patchwork Quilts, this continuation features 12 more stunning quilt patterns and step-by-step projects using these convenient bundles. Also included are clear explanations for essential quilting techniques and special treatments, such as custom ruler work, free motion quilting, straight-line quilting, and more. Author Stephanie Soebbing is the owner of Quilt Addicts Anonymous and Stashin'with Stephanie where she provides a fat quarter subscription service for quilters. She is also the author of the wildly popular Simple Quilts for the Modern Home and Fat Quarter Workshop.

Newly revised and updated with 3 new patterns, learn how to quilt with 6 easy lessons for the first-time quilter, from learning the basics to finishing their first quilt! Discover how easy it is to begin quilting with this illustrated guide to fabrics, tools, and techniques. Containing a total of 7 simple projects for beginners with step-by-step instructions, photography, and diagrams to learn and practice their newfound skills, as well as popular pre-cut fabrics, First-Time Quiltmaking is the perfect guide for novice crafters and introductory quilting classes!

From dainty ginghams to supersized buffalo checks, the classic check motif is everywhere you look. Now, you can look no further than your own home as you include patchwork checks in your quilts! Fabric and quilt designer Corey Yoder shows you just how fun and easy it is to incorporate this versatile element into quilts. Start with basic strip piecing--sewing your own checks is as easy as making Nine Patches! Then use the versatile checks as block centers, let them make a statement on their own, or join them into a pieced border. No matter the season, with eight generous-sized lap quilt patterns, you're sure to find a pattern that's a perfect accent for your home, whether your style is modern or farmhouse, cottage or traditional.

Majestic star quilts with no inset seams!Let your love of lone star quilts guide you into a surprising world of piece-abilities! Acclaimed quilter and teacher Barbara Cline shares exciting new techniques for constructing eight-pointed star quilts from diamonds. No tricky seams here! You'll be amazed at how easy these quilts are to assemble. Build your skills as you start with basic star shapes and work your way up to radiant starbursts designs. With 12 celestial projects, there's truly something for every quilter.Twelve terrific projects! Piece diamonds and patchwork stars with no inset seamsLearn speed construction techniques to sew eight-pointed stars like a proGrow your skills as you move from beginner patterns to advanced designs

Create colorful jelly roll quilts with 13 projects in a range of sizes and complexity.From the pages of Love Patchwork & Quilting and Today's Quilter comes a delicious collection of 13 bright, bold quilts that feature the perennially popular jelly roll strips. Strip piecing, basketweave, pinwheels, appliqué, and more—use 2 1/2-inch pre-cut fabric strips in exciting and unexpected ways. Whip up quilts in a range of project sizes and complexity, including a suite of baby projects, a pillow, wall hangings, and bed quilts. Top designers like Susan Briscoe and Jo Avery are featured. Finally, get the best from the pages of the UK's most popular quilting magazines!Jelly rock-'n'-roll! This project-stuffed book is an easy and affordable way to own stylish patterns from the bestselling modern quilting magazines in the United Kingdom.Piece thirteen projects from 2 ½” precut strips, ranging from bed-size beauties to quick-sew projectsTake strip-piecing a step further with innovative techniques and tons of variety

Simple, quick, and oh-so-fun! That's the charm of patterns from Me and My Sister Designs. Cute, make-in-a-weekend quilts start with charm packs, those tempting little bundles of 5'fabric squares available in different colors and prints. The projects are perfect for table toppers, wall hangings, baby quilts, and more. You'll find seven patterns, each shown in three different colorways. That's 21 quilts in all! Sisters Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson make it easy for you to imagine using your favorite colors.

Colossal creativity abounds in this BIG book of little quilts! This latest addition to Martingale's'Big Book'series offers a whopping 51 patterns for small quilts, 40'square or smaller, to be exact. At just 55 cents per pattern, you'll find tons of inspiration and a lot of savings! Quilts are categorized into four diverse chapters--Fresh Takes, Retro Faves, Applique, and Holiday. Take a mini quilting break with Country Threads, Amy Smart, Pat Sloan, Carrie Nelson, Jo Morton, Kim Diehl, and many other talented designers. The quilts in this stellar collection are easy to start and finish, to give and display, and to enjoy while sewing an afternoon away.

Get ready to stylishly bust your stash and scraps with a fresh take on a time-honored quilt making technique—string quilts! Strings are strips and scraps of fabric that are usually too small to be useful for most projects, but they're just right for the fun designs in this complete step-by-step guide. Classic to Contemporary String Quilts takes quilters through every step of the string quilting process with helpful tips and suggestions. The front of the book is packed with string quilt techniques followed by 14 quilt projects with clear instructions and diagrams. Author and quilting teacher Mary M. Hogan reimagines many traditional and beloved quilt blocks, like the Card Trick or Churn Dash, as string blocks. Using strings, each classic quilt is unique, and updated for the 21st century with bold colors and contemporary settings.

Big, bold, impressive designs that sew together quickly and easily! Approaching quilting in a big way, Quilt Big takes the inherent beauty found in single block patterns and creates big, bold quilts, quickly and easily. Whether you're simply short on time or intimidated by complex quilts, Quilt Big will show you how super-sizing your blocks make for faster finishes and so much more. In this block book and design resource, you'll find: • 22 BIG blocks to show off your favorite fabrics in fantastic ways. • Step-by-step guide to scaling traditional blocks to oversized designs. • 17 quilt designs featuring bold, super-sized blocks. Plus, these 15', 18', and 24'blocks are interchangeable for one-of-a-kind finished projects! • No CD required! Block patterns have been designed in a way that no specially sized templates are needed.If you're new to quilting, there's no better way to learn than on a grand scale. And, for the experienced quilter, large block pieces are a fabric-friendly way to feature your favorite designer collections. Super-size your love of quilting with Quilt Big!

The Norwegian fabric designer and author of Sewing by Heart shares inspiring springtime sewing and quilting projects in this illustrated guide. Bring some Scandinavian charm to your crafting this spring with Tilda's Sunshine Sewing. This book of original patterns by Tone Finnanger is packed with delightfully lighthearted sewing and quilting projects. Here you'll find step-by-step instructions, complete with detailed photographs, for two full size quilts, plus pillows, soft toys and bags—all made with Tilda's beautiful fabric ranges. The twelve adorable projects are all inspired by summers spent along the Scandinavian coast and countryside, with motifs of lemons, fruit trees, birds, octopuses, mermaids, jellyfish, narwhals, starfish and more.

Get inspired to learn new techniques with this gorgeous how-to guide! Written for new and seasoned fiber artists alike, this all-in-one resource includes everything you need to create one-of-a-kind art quilts and more. Peppered with gorgeous imagery and expert advice, The Quilting Arts Idea Book will help you hone your skills while enjoying the creative process. Inside you'll find: • Step-by-step tutorials for everything from surface design and mixed media techniques to themed quilts featuring people, pets, landscapes, and more, as well as projects to make for--and with--friends. • Inspiring project galleries with graphic designs, festival favorites, and featured projects showcasing techniques from the book to show you the variety of items you can make with your new skills. • Articles on finding inspiration and nurturing creativity as well as tips and advice from artists and contributors invite you to become an active maker in the art quilting community.Whether you're just getting started or looking to up your skill set, The Quilting Arts Idea Book has everything you need to make your quilting arts dreams a reality.

If you want to learn Irish Chain, this is a great resource to use! Stitch four quilts and learn four different methods from one book!

“Amazing pattern designs... If you love patchwork, quilting and applique, I know you will adore the 24 beautiful projects.” —Shabby Art BoutiqueIn this glorious celebration of her passion for fabric, Norwegian designer Tone Finnanger shares over twenty sewing, patchwork, applique and quilting projects that will bring color and beauty to your home.Projects include stunning quilts, pretty pillows, sophisticated soft toys and beautiful accessories—all designed with characteristic Tilda charm.Featuring gorgeous photography, in-depth instructions and full-size templates, you'll soon be sewing by heart.“These fresh quilts and sewing projects from Norway are ADORABLE!... The book features 7 full-size quilts plus smaller sewing projects such as pillows, pincushions and soft toys.” —The Literate Quilter

See it, stitch it! Thirty-five contemporary crazy-quilting stitches, photographed step by step. Rooted in the Victorian era, crazy quilting has a powerful allure for today's quilters, who use it to let loose and tell a unique story with fabric. Embrace crazy quilting with thirty-five must-know stitches and endless variations, shown in clear, step-by-step photographs for both right- and left-handed stitchers. Fine artist Sharon Boggon reveals design fundamentals to guide you in your process, so you can sew thoughtful, visually appealing blocks. Learn the theory and process behind this fascinating art: how to choose fabrics, piece stitch-and-flip blocks, and embellish seams with embroidery, beads, buttons, and charms. • Learn crazy-quilting techniques with colorful photos that show every detail • Combine fabric, embellishments, and thirty-five stitches, plus endless variations, into stunning crazy quilts as unique as you • Unpack savvy design principals to make order of the chaos and guide the viewer's eye around the block

This comprehensive guide by the host of The Quilt Show covers everything you need to know to become a master quilter.Alex Anderson has taught and inspired countless quilters around the world through her television programs, fabric lines, and numerous books. In All Things Quilting with Alex Anderson, she packs her most indispensable knowledge and advice into a single volume. Encyclopedic in its scope, it covers quilting techniques, essential tools, binding basics, piecing and appliqué, and much more. It is both a master class for novices and an essential reference for experienced quilters.

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'You can't go wrong here.'This book is your one-stop resource for all things quilting.With hundreds of eye-catching. full-color photos, professional illustrations, and clear step-by-step instructions, this beginner's guide has you covered. Quilting will turn any novice into an expert quilter in no time.More than 20 sample projects will reinforce your quilting skills and spark your creativity. You'll find page after page of inspiration, turning you into a quilting fiend.This book also includes: Instructions for both machine and hand sewing Tips for selecting and preparing fabric Basic and advanced sewing techniques All things appliqué Detailed instructions for pulling your projects together into a beautiful handmade quilt!

The 2nd edition of the essential quilting reference: “this updated version of a beloved favorite includes 20 new pages with current information” (Quilting Arts Magazine). How big is a twin-size quilt? How many squares can you cut from the amount of fabric you have? What's the best way to sew a mitered border? The All-in-One Quilter's Reference Tool gives you fast answers to these and dozens of other common quilting questions. Now this indispensable guide from top quilters Alex Anderson, Harriet Hargrave, Sharyn Craig, and Liz Aneloski has been updated to include more answers, more techniques, more quilt settings, and more blocks than ever before. “Packed with almost any calculation you might need to create a quilt,” this is the must-have answer book for quilters all around the world (Quilting Arts Magazine).

Create fabulous fat-quarter quilts! Best-selling author Kathy Brown is back with more of the delightful designs quilters crave. Discover how easy it is to choose five fat quarters, add background fabric, and make a terrific quilt. Treat yourself to 15 easy-to-make patterns at an excellent value

From quilt designer and blogger Amber Johnson, these projects are a little bit vintage, a little bit modern and a whole lot of fun! You'll find plenty of eye candy in this colorful, sunny assortment for confident beginners and beyond.Choose from 14 bold patterns and learn valuable tips on fabric selection and quilting designsTry a variety of applique methods, including easy raw-edge appliqueMake cheery designs in a range of sizes, such as a Dresden Plate quilt and coordinating pillow

Discover 10 original 18'blocks that are easy to make and easy to combine into fabulous projects for home decor.Easy-to-follow charts show the number of blocks to use for projects in five different sizes, from runner to king-size quiltAchieve a cohesive look; each block is shown in two or more coordinating projects, including quilts, pillows, and runners

The internationally beloved quilting teacher and author of Invisible Machine Appliqué offers a practical guide to getting started as a quilter. In this handy guide to the fundamentals of quilting, Dawn Cameron-Dick explains everything from how to choose the right equipment and supplies to the best way to set up a sewing room. She answers questions ranging from'What should I look for in a sewing machine?'to'Why does my thread keep breaking?','How often should I change needles?', and'How can I sew without getting a backache?'The Quilter's Guide features information on needles, threads, sewing machines, batting, cotton fabric, piecing tools, and techniques. Packed with useful facts, tips, and rules of thumb, this comprehensive guide is laid out in a fully illustrated, easy-to-read format.

A must for every quilter's library, this is the classic book on finishing--back by popular demand! First published in 1987, this popular resource has sold more than 275,000 copies and is still the one quilters want. Well-known author and quiltmaking expert Mimi Dietrich shows you all you need to know about finishing quilts with style. Discover dozens of creative ways to finish your quilts, from easy to advanced Find terrific ideas for quilt backings, battings, bindings, and hanging sleeves Get creative with a great section on quilt borders Learn from Mimi Dietrich's'Happy Ending Hints,'sprinkled throughout the book

Your senior year is a star-filled adventure! Your senior year of Quilter's Academy takes you into the most exciting of all designs-stars! You'll explore a variety of more complex piecing techniques such as Y-seams and partial seams, which put the sewing and pressing skills you've learned thus far to the test. Work through the lessons at your own pace and soon you will be making those really stunning quilts that you never thought you could make! • The fourth installment in this popular university-style series • Build upon the skills you developed in the first three volumes to learn how to make beautiful stars, as well as other more complex blocks and piecing techniques • Fill your creative toolbox with new techniques that allow you to enjoy the process of quiltmaking even more!

Combine Your Favorite Pre-Cut Fabrics to Make 14 Gorgeous Quilts! Discover a world of exciting design possibilities by blending different types and sizes of pre-cut fabrics to create stunning quilts in less time. With instructions for 14 quilts and 5 variations, you'll be inspired to start sewing with your favorite fabric lines and pre-cut stash. As a bonus, each pattern is also fat quarter friendly, featuring instructions on how to use fat quarters instead of pre-cut fabrics to make each project. Inside, you'll find: • 14 quilts and 5 variations featuring standard piecing as well as applique and paper piecing • Optional fat quarter cutting instructions for each quilt • Clear diagrams and detailed instructions that make sewing easy • An inspiration gallery to spark your own creative designs With the lush selection of pre-cut fabrics available, you'll love combining your favorite colors and cuts to make Pre-Cut Combo Quilts!

Mary Elizabeth and Biz present an exciting follow-up to their best-selling Small Blocks, Stunning Quilts! Large, striking quilts with small pieces invite you to slow down and savor the creative process.'Batch work'methods keep you organized from start to finish.Enjoy rarely seen photos of antique quilts, plus a brief historical perspective on small-piece designsChoose from 10 eye-popping quilt patterns that spotlight reproduction fabricsFind expert cutting and stitching advice and inventive construction techniques

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 quiltsBed quiltsLap quiltsBagsCushionsWall hangingsTable mats and runnersAnd other beautiful projects for the homeEasy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams and 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 and machine quiltingBasting and binding a quiltBig stitchSashiko

Quick and Modern Quilts, Easy as 1-2-3! Selecting fabrics and making great quilts has never been easier! In 3-Fabric Quilts, Leni Levenson Wiener gives you the tools to make twelve fantastic quilts that each require only three fabrics. With each quilt composed of geometric squares, rectangles and strips, cutting and piecing has never been so fast and simple. Inside, you'll find: • Advice on choosing the three fabrics, including tips on understanding color, value and print scale, making fabric shopping easier than ever. • Illustrated instructions for twelve 3-fabric quilts, each with yardage requirements and instructions for a small and large size. • A unique quilting template for each project, specifically designed for the quilt. • Basic rotary cutting, piecing and finishing instructions. • Fun, fresh, contemporary fabrics, layouts and patterns, perfect for gifts or to decorate your own home!No need to stress about choosing lots of coordinating fabrics. With a few simple tricks and tips, choose just three fabrics and one of 12 fabulous designs and you'll be on your way to a gorgeous finished quilt!

Triangle Perfection • Welcome to the 3rd volume in the Hargrave's popular quiltmaking series that takes you from the basics to complete mastery! • Add 8 new methods to your repetoire for creating precise, half-square triangles • Learn how to make three-triangle unit squares, quarter-square triangles, as well as the Flying Geese and Feathered Stars blocks • Discover new “internal frame” border ideas to make your quilt designs even more dynamic Bonus 16 projects! You studied the fundamentals in Volume 1, then you built your design skills and worked with diagonal sets in Volume 2. Now you'll learn how to make a variety of triangle blocks with accuracy, precision and ease. Harriet and Carrie also share creative quilting ideas so you can beautifully complete your quilts.

Quilt like a Painter!Turn fabulous landscapes into breathtaking quilts with Watercolor Landscape Quilts. Using Cathy Geier's easy cut-and-paste techniques, you can capture the beauty of the countryside with'strokes'of fabric... just like a painter!This easy-to-use book includes:14 projects with easy-to-follow instructionsSimple techniques for fabulous special effects, including adding applique, layering tulle and adding bordersEasy step-by-step instructions for creating your own landscape design135 plus full-color photosA photo guide to selecting the best fabricsQuilt the world like a master painter. Teacher, artist and expert quilter Cathy Geier shows you how with Watercolor Landscape Quilts.

Quilting basics with modern flair—with twelve projects for beginners, confident beginners, and intermediates. Winner of the Next Generation Indie Book AwardTry a fresh, relaxed approach to making quilts with this new book. The bright aesthetic and clear, simple instructions guide beginners and intermediates alike through the entire process of creating fun and useful quilts that they'll be proud to call their own. Explore different options for each project in this book—make it with just two colors or scrappy, make it vintage or mod, make it soft or playful. Alternate colorways included with each project show you how swapping out fabrics can change the look of the same block. Learn how to cut, piece, appliqué, machine quilt, bind, and finish. Pick up helpful tips and tricks to stay organized and master the methods.

Make these 16 classic favorites from the pages of Quiltmaker Magazine. Includes quilts for every skill level.

Learn simple techniques for bringing hand-crafted style to your home in this guide to quilting with pre-cut jelly rolls, fat quarters, and more.In Simplify, quilter and fabric designer Camille Roskelley shares her pared-down approach to quilting that focuses on the essentials. She presents simple projects using gorgeous modern design and no-fuss fabric selection. Starting with a chapter on quilting basics, Camille offers easy-to-follow instructions for 14 projects, including pillows, table toppers, quilts, and more.

With these eight quilt block designs, learn a fabric-cutting technique that will save you time and money.The Make It Simpler® Way of rotary cutting is a brand-new method for cutting your fabric pieces quickly-in just one step! Bestselling author and teacher Anita Grossman Solomon shows you how to cut squares into smaller pieces with precision but without waste. When you use her efficient shortcuts, you'll get more bang for your fabric buck!• Build your blocks the Make It Simpler® Way-stack, cut, and sew perfect blocks • Revolutionary cutting technique saves time without wasting fabric• Over 300 photographs guide you every step of the way• Streamline eight traditional blocks including Pineapple, Old Italian, and Windmill • Learn how to pre-sew the “Anita's Arrowhead” block prior to cutting• Unique sewing and construction tips

Get a college-level education in quiltmaking in the comfort of your home with the second in the classic series—plus eleven projects to practice your skills! From the mother-daughter team of world-renowned teacher Harriet Hargrave and Carrie Hargrave, this book in the Quilter's Academy series will inspire you to put your developing skills to work and challenge you to start designing your own quilts. Drafting exercises help you learn to make any quilt, any size, with or without a pattern. You'll find loads of tips, techniques, and helpful charts—and a bonus section with eleven projects. This classic series of comprehensive books will take you from the basics to complete mastery with easy-to-follow lessons and hands-on exercises. In Volume 1, you learned the fundamentals of quiltmaking. Now, in Volume 2, you'll build your drafting skills by using tools like graph paper and linking blocks. “A complete sequence of classes. lessons, exercises and projects to build your skill from one project to the next.” —Fabrications

This comprehensive beginner's guide to quilting skills covers everything from setting up a sewing area to designing your own quilts. Harriet Hargrave has taught quilting all over the world. Now, with the Quilter's Academy series of coursebooks, you can learn from her mastery and decades of experience. Volume one of the series welcomes freshman quilters with classes, lessons, exercises, and projects that will build your skills from one project to the next. Arranged in order of complexity, each quilt offers new challenges and involves new techniques that will help you continually build your skill level. By mastering the techniques presented in Quilter's Academy Vol. 1, you will be on your way to creating your own quilts with precise, high-quality piecing. Includes compete instructions for making 13 classic quilts!

Appliqué that Looks Needle-Turned, with No Hand Sewing! Create machine-sewn appliqué that looks like you spent hours needle turning by hand. Use fast assembly-line techniques to reduce preparation time. Learn to adjust your machine to create stitches that no one will believe were machine sewn. Have fun with fancy stitching, decorative threads, and appliqué trapunto. Try out the techniques on 9 traditional-style wallhangings. If you hate hand sewing, or can't sew by hand, or you simply like to do everything the fastest, easiest way, this clever new appliqué method is just what you've been waiting for. Beth Ferrier's breezy style makes learning fun. This accessible guide to creating fine fabric art with digital photos covers everything from the tools and equipment you'll need, to designing, finishing, and assembling your quilt.