Everything you need to know to master quilting, patchwork and appliqu, with more than 100 quilt patterns and 40 projectsLearn how to sew dozens of patchwork patterns and appliqu designs with Quilting, the must-have companion to the art of quilt making. This essential craft book is packed with easy-to-follow advice and know-how, from quilting basics such as selecting the best fabrics and designing a pattern to sewing blocks and assembling them to create patchwork quilts, cushions, toys, and soft furnishings.Step-by-step instructions show you how to accurately cut, sew, and press pattern pieces so that you can easily follow the book's 40+ quilting projects, including classic quilting designs such as flying geese and log cabin patches, or go ahead and create your own using the design principles provided. Quilting is an invaluable resource for first-time quilters, introducing readers to quilting basics, good-practice techniques, and essential terminology, such as the difference between a f