Quilting 101: Master Basic Skills and Techniques Easily through Step-by-Step Instruction

by Editors of Creative Publishing international

Overview

Written with the absolute beginner in mind, Quilting 101 teaches all the basics for machine quilting with step-by-step instructions and photographs.

Quilting 101 will teach you quilting skills through engaging projects, beginning with easy designs for early success and moving on to progressively more difficult patterns as you master the techniques. New skills are explored in depth as they are introduced.

The most comprehensive beginner’s book available, Quilting 101 begins with an introductory section covering all the basics of quilting: choosing fabric, quick cutting techniques, sewing seams, completing a quilt top, layering and basting, and both hand and machine quilting methods.

The accompanying online videos include a how-to guide illustrating quilting basics, demonstrating all projects, and offering the complete book pages in PDF format.

All the information you need to get started with quilting is contained in this captivating guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781631596575
Publisher:	Quarry Books
Publication date:	08/21/2018
Series:	101 Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	648,936
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

The editors of Creative Publishing international have created dozens of the best-selling books on home improvement, landscaping, home decorating, sewing, crafting, hunting and fishing, and photography. All books are exhaustively researched, written, photographed, and edited by veteran staff members with years of experience in their areas of expertise.

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book 4

Quilting Basics 6

The Sewing Machine 8

Machine Accessories 10

Getting Ready to Sew 12

How to Balance Tension 16

Quilt Seams 18

Quilting Supplies 20

Fabric Information 25

Selecting the Batting 30

Rotary Cutting 32

Layering & Basting 36

Basic Quilting Techniques 40

Binding 44

Quilting Projects 48

Raw-edge Appliqué Hot Pad 51

Hand Appliquéd Zippered Bag 57

Quilt-as-you-go Christmas Stocking 65

Paper-pieced Holiday Coasters 73

Nine-patch Pillow 81

Checkerboard Placemats 87

Double Nine-patch Table Topper 95

Pieced Sashing Table Runner 103

Flannel Lap Quilt 111

Rail Fence Wall Hanging 117

Log Cabin Sewing Machine Cover 123

Ohio Star Flange Pillow 131

Churn Dash Wall Hanging 139

Flying Geese Doll Blanket 147

Star Sashing Baby Quilt 155

Bow Ties Wall Hanging 161

Glossary 168

Patterns 170

Index 176