Everyday Quilting: The Complete Beginner's Guide to 15 Fun Projects

Description

Learn how to quilt today! Whether you want to make a functional quilt or one you can hang on a wall in your home for family and friends to admire, this book is the singular resource you need. Filled with step-by-step techniques ideal for beginners as well as aspirational designs for even the most experienced quilter, Everyday Quilting lives up to its name with patterns for all seasons. With more than 300 full-color photos, more than 20 projects, and expert quilting directions, this guide to quilting will help ensure you not only become a successful quilter but also become one that maintains a quilting practice. Even the tutorial pages offer inspiration to would-be and dedicated quilters, confirming your skills while also encouraging them. Everyday Quilting also includes these features- - Instructions for machine and hand sewing - Tips for selecting and preparing fabric - Basic and advanced sewing techniques - Applique techniques and tips - Detailed directions for making quilts

Jennifer Fulton is the co-owner of Ingenus Communications, a consulting firm started with her husband in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has authored more than 75 books covering many areas of computing, including DOS, Windows Me/98/95/3.11, and Office XP/2000/97/95. Fulton is also a longtime quilter and is an active member of the Quilters Guild of Indianapolis. Her titles include How to Use Office XP and Quilting (Idiot's Guides).