The Art of Classic Quiltmaking

The ultimate how-to book for quilters—a workbook with exercises that provide a foundation of much-needed basics to set you on your quilting path.

Two of quilting’s most respected teachers combine their different styles to present an incredible reference and project book that beginners and experienced quilters alike will always keep near the sewing machine!

• Loaded with the information you need to make traditional quilts, including selecting and caring for fabric, choosing equipment and supplies, calculating yardage, selecting the piecing technique that ensures the best result, designing borders, and deciding on quilting designs.
• Designed for those who encounter problems with quilting basics, from confident beginners to experienced quilters.
• Master piecing methods with step-by-step exercises, helpful hints, illustrations, and photos.
• Project quilts accompany each basic technique chapter. Numerous variations of the techniques are also presented.

Find out how to answer questions such as “where do I go next?” or “what went wrong?”