The Quilter's Bible: The Indispensable Guide to Patchwork, Quilting and Applique

by Linda Clements

Every quilter, whether you are new or more experienced, should own this comprehensive guide to all quilting techniques. 
Packed full of expert advice on all aspects of quilting, patchwork and applique it holds the answer to all your quilting questions. This is the most comprehensive book on the market for patchwork, quilting and applique techniques and is ideal for both the beginner looking for trustworthy advice in a single volume and the committed quilter searching for authoritative reference for seldom-used techniques. 
It presents essential advice and instructions alongside a wide range of inspirational samples of work collected from international top-name quilters. It also features over 15 quilt projects including cot quilts, bed quilts, lap quilts, bags, cushions, wall hangings, table mats and runners, and other beautiful projects for the home. 
Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams and stunning photography combine to create this must-have resource for quilters of all abilities. Techniques covered include quilting basics such as making a quilt sandwich, hand and machine quilting, basting and binding a quilt. 
Other techniques include big stitch, sashiko, free motion, corded and stuffed (trapunto) quilting. There are instructions for over 100 different patchwork blocks, with detailed instructions for different kinds of piecing such as English paper piecing, foundation piecing and strip piecing. Techniques for applique are also included which cover different types of applique such as needle-turn; reverse, inlaid and shadow applique as well as using freezer paper and fusible web.

Genres: Nonfiction, Crafts, Quilting, Sewing, Reference

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Helen Sews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great resource, some of the more intricate instructions are hard to follow but then in the author’s defence it’s because you can only dumb the pro level stuff down so much.

The easy calculation/cheat tables in the back are gold, especially the one for setting in triangles.

[Helen · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting book... It holds a place somewhere between a basics book and an encyclopaedia. It's useful for having a collection of most of the things you can do with quilting, all in one place, in the hands. But as far as using it as an actual guide, it's not particularly thorough and seems better suited to experienced quilters who might use this to remind how to do something already practiced. I'd need to look elsewhere to find clearer instructions.

[Fiona Harrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have suddenly become keen on making a quilt and have bought loads of quilting books. This one seems amazingly useful and informative with lots of sources and tips. I am not sure that it’s the book to read from beginning to end. But to dip into the bits you need/interest you and keep coming back to as a reference. Essential if you want to quilt. I actually have quilted when I was younger. But goodness things have moved on a lot. Fat quarters and jelly rolls? We didn’t have them 50 years ago!

[Trixie Comfort · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Quilter's Bible

I have enjoyed learning from this well written book. It is a complete encyclopedia of quilting techniques. If you want to learn about quilting, this is the book to buy. I recommend this book.

[Mrs Carol Ann Waite · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quilting

Very good and informative for a beginner like myself. Will be dipping in and out as I start some projects next year.

[Mrs MD Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous Book

Includes everything you need to know and has lots of exciting projects. Great for both beginners and experts. I look forward to getting started

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I peruse, use and scan many quilting books, but I read this one, every word, and when I had to return it to the library, I bought my own copy. If "Bible" means authoritative, comprehensive, wide-ranging, then this book is it! I will consult it at many turns and recommend it to all quilters.

[Marisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Library Request, informative.