The Quilter's Recipe Book: All The Ingredients You Need To Create Over 100 Fabulous Quilts - Softcover

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Making a quilt is like baking a cake. First, you need to know the basic tools and techniques. Then you need a formula to follow. Finally, you must gather together all the ingredients before following the method. Dip into The Quilter's Recipe Book and discover a feast of ideas for piecing, patchwork, and appliqu�.



Discover the time-honored methods for creating and putting together quilting blocks to make an amazing variety of quilts, pillows, and throws. Choose from 100 traditional and contemporary designs, from one- to nine-patch arrangements, plus eight-pointed stars, log cabin blocks, fans, and blocks with curves.



You’ll find easy-to-follow instructions on piecing the blocks, plus advice on the exciting use of colors and fabrics. A dash of inspiration and a spoonful of stitching know-how are the perfect recipe for quilts that are guaranteed to make your mouth water.



Celia Eddy has been fascinated by the infinite design possibilities of mosaic pattern since she first discovered patchwork in the 1970s. She is Acting Heritage Officer of The Quilter's Guild of the British Isles and coordinator of The British Quilt Study Group. Celia also runs her own on-line quilting and patchwork magazine, Quiltstory. Her previous books include Quilting Basics and Quilting Illusions, both available in North America from Barron’s.