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

Description

A celebration of the sampler quilt from a world renowned expert, this book offers 40 quilt blocks with full step-by-step instruction and diagrams. The sampler quilt, a quilt in which each block is a different pattern, is perfect for beginners and those quilters wishing to expand their repertoire, the beautiful photographs of sampler quilts plus Lynne Edwards' friendly teaching style make this a reference work to treasure. Classroom-tested techniques include machine and hand-piecing, traditional patchwork and applique. The beautiful photographs of 40 sampler quilts plus Lynne Edwards' friendly teaching style make this a reference work to treasure.

Table of contents

Introduction; Getting Started; Basic Equipment; Basic Techniques; MAKING THE BLOCKS; Includes 40 popular block designs such as Tumbling Blocks; Rail Fence; Maple Leaf; Trip Around The World; Card Trick; Strip Rail; Drunkard's Path; Spider's Wed; Grandmother's Fan; Log Cabin; Courthouse Steps; Dresden Plate; Triangles; Rose Of Sharon; Wild Goose Chase; Tulip Block; Crocus Design; Honey Bee; Grape Basket.; Finishing and Quilting the Blocks; Completing the Quilt; Useful Addresses; Bibliography; Acknowledgements; Index.