{"product_id":"the-essential-sampler-quilt-book-a-celebration-of-40-traditional-blocks-from-the-sampler-quilt-expert-paperback","title":"The Essential Sampler Quilt Book: A Celebration of 40 Traditional Blocks from the Sampler Quilt Expert - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLynne Edwards\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHand 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. Colour illustrations guide you through each step, making even the most complicated techniques easy to follow. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUsing fabrics - 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaking 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLynne Edwards is a world-renowned expert in patchwork and quilting techniques, both hand and machine. Her previous books include \u003ci\u003eThe Sampler Quilt Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New Sampler Quilt Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMaking Scrap Quilts to Use It Up\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStashbuster Quilts\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCathedral Window Quilts\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 2000, Lynne was given honorary lifetime membership of the Quilter's Guild of the British Isles, and in 2002 was awarded the Amy Emms Memorial Trophy for services to quilting. In 2008 Lynne was awarded an MBE for her services to arts and crafts.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.8 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 31, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45605829640236,"sku":"9780715336137","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/the-essential-sampler-quilt-book-a-celebration-of-40-traditional-blocks-from-the-sampler-quilt-expert-paperback","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}