The complete beginner’s guide to machine quilting, from best-selling author, Carolyn Forster.
Discover 1 classic quilt block worked 30 different ways, for a cohesive range of inspiring, beginner-friendly designs! Carolyn has taught hundreds of beginners to quilt, and this book follows her tried-and-tested teaching method for getting started. Using one classic block design (the Sawtooth Star), a multitude of inspiring techniques and a clever use of fabric, she shows you how to sew over 30 different star blocks with ease. Build up your skills as you go, and create a stunning and unique heirloom quilt to be proud of.- SKILL-BUILDING STRUCTURE: Each of the 30 blocks introduces a new patchwork technique that’s more challenging than the last to build your skills gradually. From the simple Four Patch and Flying Geese units through to the brain-testing Split Quarter Square Triangles, you’ll cover core patchwork methods that are essential for making your first quilt, and will be invaluable for quilts in years to come
- COMPLETE QUILTING GUIDE: Once you’ve made up your star blocks, discover how to put them together. There’s advice on different layout options; adding strips (“sashing” or “coping strips”); squares (“posts”) and borders; quilting; attaching binding; labelling; and much more
- MIX AND MATCH DESIGN: All the blocks in the book are 12-inch square, so it’s easy to mix and match your favorite motifs to create your own unique quilt. And, with just a few quick-to-learn math formulas, Carolyn shows you how to sew any size quilt you like for even more tailoring potential
Carolyn’s friendly, tried-and-tested techniques make this the perfect beginner’s introduction to quilting.
Author: Carolyn Forster
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Search Press
Published: 09/16/2025
Pages: 168
Weight: 1.6lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781782219941
Language: English
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