The Essential Quilter: Tradition, Techniques, Design, Patterns and Projects by Barbara Chainey
Beginning with an appraisal of quilting history and tradition, this book goes on to show, in detail, how beautiful quilts can be designed and made, how patchwork and applique may be enhanced by quilting, and how feather patterns may be constructed and developed. Detailed practical instruction is included on equipment and techniques, project work and trace-off motifs. The variety of projects presented is designed to suit both the novice and the improving quilter.