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The New Sampler Quilt is the most complete book for beginners and quilters of all levels. For the beginner who simply wants to learn the best techniques, and for the intermediate who wants to review the latest processes and supplies, this is the one book you will use over and over.

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Author: Diana Leone
Pages: 139
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: C & T Publishing
Item Code: 4E0550
Weight: 1.50 lb

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"The New Sampler Quilt" is the most complete book for beginners and quilters of all levels. For the beginner who simply wants to learn the best techniques, and for the intermediate who wants to review the latest processes and supplies....this is the one book you will use over and over.

This book takes you through all of the steps of quiltmaking, from color theory and fabric selection to how to display the quilt. Diana's clear instruction will guide you through each and every process. The how-to-section includes all the basics the beginner will need to successfully learn to make the first of many quilts.

This book is the most valuable single source available on the subject of quiltmaking.

Table of Contents

Preface
1
Borders
64
Introduction
2
45 Degree Mitered Corners
65
Supplies and Materials
4
Making a Rounded Corner
65
Estimating Yardage
12
Assembling the Quilt
66
Quilt Plans
14
Marking a Quilting Design
66
Fabric Selection
18
Stencils
67
Value of Fabric
20
Preparing the Back
68
Prints as Color
24
Basting the Layers of the Quilt
69
Print Texture
30
Quilting
72
The "Blender"
34
Threading the Needle
75
Preparing The Fabrics
35
Waxing the Thread
75
Getting Started
36
Single Stitch
76
Templates
36
Multiple Stitches
77
Marking the Fabric
40
Ending the Thread
78
Rotary Cutting
41
Two Thimble Technique
78
Piecing
44
Quilting in the Seam Line
79
Hand Piecing
45
Outline Quilting
79
The Single Seam
45
Quilting through Seams, Poke & Stab Stitch
79
The Butted Seam
46
Masking Tape as a Quilting Guide
80
Set-In Piecing
47
Meander Quilting
80
Points
47
Removing the Basting Stitches
80
Curves
48
Quilting Tips
81
Wedge-Shaped Pieces
48
Binding the Quilt
82
Machine Piecing
49
Signing the Quilt
84
The 1/4" Seam on the Machine
49
Cleaning the Quilt
84
The Butted Seam
50
Hanging the Quilt
86
12" Master Template
52
Storing the Quilt
87
Pressing
52
Appraising the Quilt
87
Appliqué
54
How to Use the Patterns
88
The Background Square
55
The Patterns
91-135
Single Layer Appliqué
56
Bibliography
136
Basted Edge Appliqué
57
Books from Leone Publications
137
The Blind Hem Stitch
58
Buyer's Source
137
Pinch and Needleturn Appliqué
59
Index
138
Finishing the Top
60
Pattern Index
138
Sashing Strips and Setting Squares
60
  

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