Written by Susan Briscoe, a textile designer, this is an indispensable compendium of technical know-how and troubleshooting tips.

Packed full of information, this book will answer all your quilting questions, help solve your dilemmas, and provide all the tips and techniques you need to make any quilting project - plus the trade secrets that will make it stand out from the crowd. Techniques are explained with step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions throughout, and are organised in the order in which you need them, from using the right tools and materials to practical finishing and embellishment methods. Learn the essentials of quilting, such as how to plan a design and chain-piece strips together, and then progress on to exciting new techniques like printing digitally onto fabrics. For those trickier areas, there are troubleshooting tips and expert advice on hand to show you how to take your quilting one step further and get neat, professional results every time. Whether you are just setting out on your quilting journey or an experienced quilter looking to improve your techniques and learn about new ones, this invaluable resource will provide the ultimate go-to guide for quilters everywhere.

Quilting has never been easier! &break;&break;Create beautiful quilted treasures with the inspiration and techniques demonstrated in this complete guide. The Big Book of Quilting is perfect for beginning or advanced quilters, offering illustrated instruction and advice for making a variety of quilts that will delight the eye and inspire the hands. &break;&break;With easy-to-follow expert guidance, you'll discover a wealth of quilting techniques, tips and tricks including: &break;&break;Easy to follow basic instruction &break;&break;Simple time-saving tricks &break;&break;Tips for choosing the right fabrics, thread and batting &break;&break;Easy techniques for eliminating the frustration of time-consuming piecing methods &break;&break;Instruction for making your own quilt templates &break;&break;Tips for how and where to hand quilts in areas where it shows and machine quilt where it doesn't &break;&break;Tips to correct both big and small mistakes in measuring and sewing borders, sashes and blocks &break;&break;Step-by-step diagrams and create beautiful, curvy-petaled flowers with just a sewing machine, ruler and rotary cutter &break;&break;Outstanding embellishing techniques

With nearly 600 pages of patterns, templates, techniques, projects, and gallery-quality designs for inspiration, this huge reference has everything a quilter needs.

Quilting expert Rachel Pellman offers candid, clear hints that will be of value to both the novice and the experienced quiltmaker. Filled with shortcuts and practical knowledge, the book overflows with advice about the whole process of making a quilt--from selecting fabric to adjusting quilt templates to negotiating curves.

Contains two hundred tips and trade secrets on quilt making, and covers techniques on rotary cuts, speed-piecing, themed designs, cutting freehand curves, printing fabrics, and other related topics.

The Quilt Block Book teaches quick-pieced, foundation-pieced, and appliqué construction methods, with photographs and diagrams for 75 blocks. Links to online patterns allow you to print out patterns for the blocks.