Quilts! Quilts! Quilts!: The Complete Guide to Quiltmaking (Hobbies S.) - Softcover

McClun, Diana; Nownes, Laura

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0844226165 ISBN 13: 9780844226163

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary, 1995

Synopsis

Based on the principle that a solid foundation turns beginners into lifelong quiltmakers, Quilts! Quilts!! Quilts!!! covers every tool, every technique, every stitch, every tip, and every shortcut in machine and hand quilting -- no matter how basic. The all-time classic on quilting, it is an essential handbook for the beginner and a constant companion for the experienced quilter.This new, updated edition includes all of the features quilters loved from the first edition: cutting and sewing guides, quick cutting and quick piecing techniques, exercises, outlines for a class, standard (inches) measurements, plus so much more.New features in this second edition include: -- 10 all-new quilt patterns and 20 quilting designs-- All-new photography of quilts in home settings-- All-new color diagrams to lead quilters step-by-step through each pattern-- A sampler quilt with complete instructions and patterns for each block-- Expanded coverage of color choices in quilts-- Metric (centimeters) measurements-- A glossary and index for easy reference

About this title

About the Author

Diana McClun is one of America’s best-loved quilting authors and instructed. During a long career as quilter and owner of one of California’s most successful quilt shops, Diana has taught at national and international venues as well as on broadcast television. She lives in Walnut Creek, California. Laura Nownes is a popular quilting instructor and author who has taught quilting to thousands of beginners throughout the United States. She has co-authored several books with Diana McClun and has run a highly successful annual seminar for quilting instructors. She lives in Pleasant Hill, California.

Synopsis

This book covers every tool, every technique, every stitch, every tip and shortcut in machine and hand quilting - no matter how basic. It includes cutting and sewing guides, quick cutting and quick piecing techniques, exercises, outlines for a class, standard (inches) measurements, plus so much more.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Contemporary
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0844226165
• ISBN 13: 9780844226163
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 159