Publisher's Synopsis
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.
