Create your own gorgeous sampler quilt with this stunning celebration of Lynne Edwards'' bestselling books, The Sampler Quilt Book and The New Sampler Quilt Book.

Master a range of patchwork and quilting techniques whilst sewing classic block designs, such as Mariner’s Compass, Rail Fence, Monkey Wrench, Celtic Knot, Attic Windows, Tumbling Blocks, Drunkard’s Path, Seminole, Bargello, Maple Leaf, Dresden Plate and Courthouse Steps.

Hand and machine techniques – Make the quilt blocks using a range of techniques, including hand piecing, machine piecing, applique, strip patchwork, hand stitching, English patchwork, American patchwork and paper piecingColour illustrations guide you through each step, making even the most complicated techniques easy to follow.

Using fabrics – There are 45 quilt designs included to inspire you as you choose your own fabric patterns and handy tips for choosing the best colours for each block designSelect the best wadding (batting) for your quilt and prepare the fabrics for sewing by washing and ironing them first.

Making your quilt – Learn how to finish the blocks with framing and sashing to adjust the size. Discover hand quilting and machine quilting techniques, including quilting in the ditch and free machine quiltingThen join the blocks together to create a gorgeous quilt, adding borders and binding.


Format Häftad Omfång 256 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag David & Charles Utgivningsdatum 2010-07-31 ISBN 9780715336137