Popularly known as the quilter's bible, this is the most comprehensive refeence to the techniques of the immensely popular crafts of patchwork, quilting, and applique. Providing a unique and inspiring overview of quilting, this is the one book that covers every process and answers every technical question.
More than 1,000 easy to follow step-by-step illustrations break down in detail all the techniques of patchwork, quilting and applique. So clear are the instructions that they can be followed by both the complete beginner and the experienced needleworker to solve any problem quickly and effectively.
There are also instructions on how to make many different styles of quilts, as well as other projects, including clothing. Also featured are scores of traditional patterns and basic templates.
Readers are also able to expand their creativity by trying unfamiliar techniques from other aspects of quilting including design variations with which they may not be familiar.