The essential sampler quilt book - Lynne Edwards

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

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

Hand and machine techniques - Make the quilt blocks using a range oftechniques, including hand piecing, machine piecing, applique, strip patchwork,hand stitching, English patchwork, American patchwork and paper piecing. Colourillustrations guide you through each step, making even the most complicatedtechniques easy to follow.

Using fabrics - There are 45 quilt designs included to inspire you asyou choose your own fabric patterns and handy tips for choosing the bestcolours for each block design. Select the best wadding (batting) for your quiltand prepare the fabrics for sewing by washing and ironing them first.

Making your quilt - Learn how to finish the blocks with framing andsashing to adjust the size. Discover hand quilting and machine quiltingtechniques, including quilting in the ditch and free machine quilting. Thenjoin the blocks together to create a gorgeous quilt, adding borders andbinding.