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Informationen zum Autor Lynne Edwards is a world-renowned expert in patchwork and quilting techniques, both hand and machine. Her previous books include The Sampler Quilt Book , The New Sampler Quilt Book , Making Scrap Quilts to Use It Up , Stashbuster Quilts and Cathedral Window Quilts . 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. Klappentext A celebration of the sampler quilt, a quilt in which each block is a different pattern, which offers 40 quilt blocks with full step-by-step instruction and diagrams. Zusammenfassung Offers 40 quilt blocks along with step-by-step instructions and diagrams. This title features classroom-tested techniques that include machine and hand-piecing, traditional patchwork and applique. It is suitable for beginners and for those quilters wishing to expand their repertoire. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; 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.
