Essential Sampler Quilt Book – A Celebration Of 40 Traditional Blocks From The Sampler Quilt Expert

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ISBN: 9780715336137
Title: Essential Sampler Quilt Book – A Celebration Of 40 Traditional Blocks From The Sampler Quilt Expert
Author: EDWARDS LYNNE

Offers 40 quilt blocks along with step-by-step instructions and diagrams. This title features classroom-tested techniques that include machine and hand-piecing, traditional patchwork and applique. It is suitable for beginners and for those quilters wishing to expand their repertoire. 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 piecing. Colour 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 design. Select 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 quilting. Then join the blocks together to create a gorgeous quilt, adding borders and binding.

Format: Trade Paper
Publication date: 31/07/2010
Pages: 256
Available stock: 1