Lynne Edwards New Sampler Quilt Book

Two bestselling books—The Sampler Quilt Book and The New Sampler Quilt Book—in one volume, from the award-winning expert. Master a range of patchwork and quilting techniques while 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. Color illustrations guide you through each step, making even the most complicated techniques easy to follow. Using fabrics—There are forty-five quilt designs included to inspire you as you choose your own fabric patterns and handy tips for choosing the best colors 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.

Stitch a richer, more complex sampler quilt that will become a treasured heirloom and a testament to your expanding skills. By hand or by machine (and sometimes by either), work 20 different blocks, including a Celtic Knot, Clamshell, Carolina Lily, Mariner's Compass, Delectable Mountains, and Attic Windows. A large color photo shows in detail the piecing of each block, and another features it within a full-size quilt. "Plus: information on backing, quilting layers together, and binding the edges.

A collection of 20 patchwork block designs. Step-by-step instructions are provided for these and a selection of additional project ideas for making a range of items including a cushion, a cot quilt and a quillow.|With encouragement and sound advice on a variety of hand and machine methods, design tips and practical guidance from internationally renowned expert Lynne Edwards, anyone can work through the chapters of this inspirational guide at their own pace, creating 20 beautiful patchwork blocks with which to make their own unique sampler. A selection of projects ideas with step-by-step instructions on making up items such as a cushion, a cot quilt or even a quillow (an ingenious combination of a quilt and pillow) offers alternatives to making of a full sized quilt. From first steps in design to making up a glorious sampler quilt, Lynne Edward's book offers guidance every step of the way.

Twenty traditional patchwork blocks for both hand and easy machine techniques.

Lynne Edwards provides readers with encouragement and advice on a variety of hand and machine methods, design tips and practical guidance on how to create 40 beautiful blocks.

Basic building blocks for crafting the perfect quilt from the award-winning expert and author of The Essential Sampler Quilt Book. A collection of classic sampler quilt block patterns from quilting expert Lynne Edwards. Features step-by-step instructions for creating nine classic quilting blocks which can be quilted as you go. Includes techniques for finishing, quilting, and how to turn blocks into a sampler quilt or wall hanging. Choose from classic quilt blocks including Rail Fence, Honey Bee, Trip Around the World, Log Cabin, Dresden Plate, Quick Triangles, Spider’s Web, Tumbling Blocks, and Maple Leaf. A great introduction to the world of quilt block piecing. In recognition of her contribution to arts and crafts, Lynne was awarded an MBE, a Member of the Order of the British Empire.

The bestselling jelly roll experts show you how to create your own unique quilts by mixing and matching more than fifty block designs. Pam and Nicky Lintott’s jelly roll quilting books have sold over 300,000 copies worldwide—and here they bring you a collection of ideas for ten stunning sampler quilts! Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts includes: · Five incredible quick-to-piece sampler quilts, each made using just one jelly roll · Five “pick and mix” designs showing just how easy it is to combine your favorite blocks to make even more quick quilts · Step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow diagrams, with alternative colorways for added inspiration Follow one of the stunning patterns or create your own unique sampler quilt from the fifty-five fabulous block designs. “This wonderful 128-page book is a compilation of over 50 patchwork blocks, which can be beautifully mixed, mingled and interchanged to create your own unique customized sampler quilt . . . This book is guaranteed to keep your creative juices flowing.” —The Jolly Jabber