Roxanne McElroy expertly explains the complexities behind proper stitching and teaches quilters of all levels how they can improve their skills. Quilters will learn to achieve more stitches per inch and create even quilting lines, resulting in a finer quality quilt that both showcases the quilter's creative and technical skills and withstands the test of time. Features include: End-of-chapter 'workshops' that help quilters practice and build skills; 20 original quilting designs for block, borders, and whole quilts; and drawings and photographs that show precise methods for making perfect stitches. Award-wining quilter and quilt designer Roxanne McElroy was one of the best known and most in-demand instructors in the country. Her company, Roxanne International, develops and distributes a line of fine quality quilting products.