SynopsisFour popular quilt reference books were combined to create this volume which covers the basic needs of a beginning quilter and offers clever embellishing tips for advanced quilters. More than 625 color photos and illustrations demonstrate techniques., Quilting has never been easier Create beautiful quilted treasures with the inspiration and techniques demonstrated in this complete guide. The "Big Book of Quilting" is perfect for beginning or advanced quilters, offering illustrated instruction and advice for making a variety of quilts that will delight the eye and inspire the hands.With easy-to-follow expert guidance, you'll discover a wealth of quilting techniques, tips and tricks including: Easy to follow basic instructionSimple time-saving tricksTips for choosing the right fabrics, thread and battingEasy techniques for eliminating the frustration of time-consuming piecing methodsInstruction for making your own quilt templatesTips for how and where to hand quilts in areas where it shows and machine quilt where it doesn'tTips to correct both big and small mistakes in measuring and sewing borders, sashes and blocksStep-by-step diagrams and create beautiful, curvy-petaled flowers with just a sewing machine, ruler and rotary cutterOutstanding embellishing techniques, Quilting has never been easier! Create beautiful quilted treasures with the inspiration and techniques demonstrated in this complete guide. The Big Book of Quilting is perfect for beginning or advanced quilters, offering illustrated instruction and advice for making a variety of quilts that will delight the eye and inspire the hands. With easy-to-follow expert guidance, you'll discover a wealth of quilting techniques, tips and tricks including: Easy to follow basic instruction Simple time-saving tricks Tips for choosing the right fabrics, thread and batting Easy techniques for eliminating the frustration of time-consuming piecing methods Instruction for making your own quilt templates Tips for how and where to hand quilts in areas where it shows and machine quilt where it doesn't Tips to correct both big and small mistakes in measuring and sewing borders, sashes and blocks Step-by-step diagrams and create beautiful, curvy-petaled flowers with just a sewing machine, ruler and rotary cutter Outstanding embellishing techniques
Quilters will never be at a loss for a quilt pattern. What a plethora of ideas and color combinations. As a seasoned quilter, I am amazed by what this missive gives to the quilter, beginner or experienced. Easy to follow guidelines from experts. Quilting techniques. tips and all the little tricks you can use, are included to help you along your quilting journey.
I had checked this book out a couple of years ago from my local library and have been wanting to own a copy ever since, so I am very satisfied with this purchase. It is verrry informative. And the price was right--so it's a win-win situation.