The Handmade Quilt: A Complete Skill-Building Sampler

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Discover the joy and serenity of slow stitching with hand piecing and hand quilting! With one quilt made up of 21 blocks, master teacher Carolyn Forster takes readers on a quilt making journey that begins with the basics and progresses to more intricate techniques with each new block. Providing templates for every design and step-by-step instructions and photographs, thoroughly practice hand stitching and hand quilting blocks, from stitching set-in seams to stitching curves.The Handmade Quiltprovides both a complete learning experience for new quilters and a stunning project for experienced stitchers. Youll be amazed by the finished project; an heirloom-quality quilt thats a beautiful sampler of stash-busting blocks!

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This is a book packed with techniques and tips from an accomplished quilter and perfect for anyone who wants to brush up on their skills -- at their own pace and in their chosen space.

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Carolyn started quilting as a girl, and it has since then become an integral part of her life. She has been a teacher for over 15 years and her quilt projects have been published in a number of books and magazines. Her books, Quilting-on-the-Go, Utility Quilting, and Quilting-on-the-Go Taking It Further, help make patchwork and quilting easy and accessible to quilters of all skill levels. Carolyn and her family live in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, UK. (carolynforster.co.uk)