{"product_id":"the-essential-sampler-quilt-book-9780715336137","title":"The Essential Sampler Quilt Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreate your own gorgeous sampler quilt with this stunning celebration of Lynne Edwards'' bestselling books, \u003ci\u003eThe Sampler Quilt Book\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe New Sampler Quilt Book\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaster a range of patchwork and quilting techniques whilst 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHand and machine techniques\u003c\/b\u003e  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. Colour illustrations guide you through each step, making even the most complicated techniques easy to follow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsing fabrics\u003c\/b\u003e  There are 45 quilt designs included to inspire you as you choose your own fabric patterns and handy tips for choosing the best colours for each block design. Select the best wadding (batting) for your quilt and prepare the fabrics for sewing by washing and ironing them first. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaking your quilt\u003c\/b\u003e  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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction; Getting Started; Basic Equipment; Basic Techniques; MAKING THE BLOCKS; Includes 40 popular block designs such as Tumbling Blocks; Rail Fence; Maple Leaf; Trip Around The World; Card Trick; Strip Rail; Drunkard's Path; Spider's Wed; Grandmother's Fan; Log Cabin; Courthouse Steps; Dresden Plate; Triangles; Rose Of Sharon; Wild Goose Chase; Tulip Block; Crocus Design; Honey Bee; Grape Basket; Finishing and Quilting the Blocks; Completing the Quilt; Gallery; Acknowledgements; About the Author; Index.","brand":"David \u0026 Charles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865625899351,"sku":"9780715336137","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780715336137.jpg?v=1722274813","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-essential-sampler-quilt-book-9780715336137","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}