Welcome...
...to The Beginner’s Guide To Quilting!
Whether you’re completely new to
patchworking and quilting, or you want
to rediscover some long-lost skills, this is
the place to be. Whatever your level of
experience you’ll find plenty of inspiration
with our eye-catching projects.I’d wanted to try quilting for years before
I actually took the plunge. I’d hoard fat
quarters from fabric shops wherever I
went in the hope that one day I’d finally
learn how to turn them into a quilt! As
soon as I got the hang of my sewing
machine and tried a few basic patchwork
tricks, I was away!Don’t feel you have to stick to bedspreads –
we’ve packed this guide with smaller home
and gift ideas that will be treasured for
years. Quilting is perfect for making
items with a personal touch – it’s so
easy to use scraps of a favourite old
shirt or pair of jeans to make a one-
of-a-kind patchwork pattern.With just a few sewing techniques and
our easy-to-follow tutorials, you’ll be
an instant expert in no time. Each
chapter is filled with step-by-step guides
and handy illustrations so you’ll have
help on hand from start to finish! So
turn the page to start exploring the
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