The Sampler Quilt Book - Softcover

Edwards, Lynne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0715313088 ISBN 13: 9780715313084

Publisher: David & Charles, 2002

Synopsis

With encouragement and sound advice on a variety of hand and machine methods, design tips and practical guidance from internationally renowned expert Lynne Edwards, anyone can work through the chapters of this inspirational guide at their own pace, creating 20 beautiful patchwork blocks with which to make their own unique sampler. A selection of projects ideas with step-by-step instructions on making up items such as a cushion, a cot quilt or even a quillow (an ingenious combination of a quilt and pillow) offers alternatives to making of a full sized quilt. From first steps in design to making up a glorious sampler quilt, Lynne Edward's book offers guidance every step of the way.

About this title

About the Author:

Lynne Edwards is an internationally acclaimed quilt maker, regarded as one of the finest patchwork and quilting experts in the world. Having trained as a teacher, Lynne's approach and techniques have been refined and adapted over a long period, during which time she has run her extremely popular and successful sampler quilt-making course. Many students have benefited from her encouragement and guidance, and some of their resulting work can be seen in this book. Lynne has since written a second sampler for David & Charles, The New Sampler Quilt Book. She lives near Ipswich, Suffolk.

Review:

'...a lovely selection of twenty sampler quilts...' Classic Stitches; '...everything you want to know...' Arrival

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0715313088
• ISBN 13: 9780715313084
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144