Quilting 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily Through Step-by-Step Instruction

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Quarry Books, 2011 - Crafts & Hobbies - 176 pages

Written with the absolute beginner in mind, this book teaches all the basics for machine quilting with step-by-step instructions and photographs. Quilting skills are learned by working on projects, beginning with something very easy and getting progressively more difficult as the reader works through the book. New skills are explored in depth as they are introduced. The introductory section covers all the basics of quilting-choosing fabric, quick cutting techniques, sewing seams, completing a quilt top, layering and basting, and both hand and machine quilting methods-making this the most comprehensive beginner's book available. The accompanying online videos include a how-to guide illustrating quilting basics, demonstrating all projects, and offering the complete book pages in PDF format.

 

Contents

How to Use This Book
4
Quilting Basics
7
Quilting Projects
49
Glossary
168
Patterns
170
Index
176
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