{"product_id":"the-easy-guide-machine-quiltmaking-your-complete-patchwork-and-quilting-primer-with-over-30-block-designs-9781782219941","title":"The Easy Guide Machine Quiltmaking: Your Complete Patchwork and Quilting Primer with Over 30 Block Designs","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe complete beginner's guide to machine quilting, from best-selling author, Carolyn Forster. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover 1 classic quilt block worked 30 different ways, for a cohesive range of inspiring, beginner-friendly designs! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCarolyn has taught hundreds of beginners to quilt, and this book follows her tried-and-tested teaching method for getting started. Using one classic block design (the Sawtooth Star), a multitude of inspiring techniques and a clever use of fabric, she shows you how to sew over 30 different star blocks with ease. Build up your skills as you go, and create a stunning and unique heirloom quilt to be proud of. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSKILL-BUILDING STRUCTURE: \u003c\/b\u003e Each of the 30 blocks introduces a new patchwork technique that's more challenging than the last to build your skills gradually. From the simple Four Patch and Flying Geese units through to the brain-testing Split Quarter Square Triangles, you'll cover core patchwork methods that are essential for making your first quilt, and will be invaluable for quilts in years to come\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCOMPLETE QUILTING GUIDE: \u003c\/b\u003e Once you've made up your star blocks, discover how to put them together. There's advice on different layout options; adding strips (\"sashing\" or \"coping strips\"); squares (\"posts\") and borders; quilting; attaching binding; labelling; and much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMIX AND MATCH DESIGN: \u003c\/b\u003e All the blocks in the book are 12-inch square, so it's easy to mix and match your favorite motifs to create your own unique quilt. And, with just a few quick-to-learn math formulas, Carolyn shows you how to sew any size quilt you like for even more tailoring potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarolyn's friendly, tried-and-tested techniques make this the perfect beginner's introduction to quilting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Search Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/16\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781782219941\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs","brand":"Carolyn Forster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51378725159093,"sku":"9781782219941","price":22.06,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_f1cec085-3a8e-4a1f-8ec0-3162428234e3.jpg?v=1753159606","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-easy-guide-machine-quiltmaking-your-complete-patchwork-and-quilting-primer-with-over-30-block-designs-9781782219941","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}