Alex Anderson
Sharyn Craig
Carol Doak
Nancy Johnson-Srebro
Ruth B. McDowell
• Tips for getting started including selecting tools and notions, choosing fabrics, and creating a workspace and design wall
• Tricks for accurate cutting, pinning, piecing, and pressing
• Ideas for settings, borders, and sashing to make your quilts one-of-a-kind
• Paper-piecing basics from Carol Doak
• Easy how-tos for curved piecing and set-in Y seams
A show-it-all piecing reference from 5 respected quilt authors and teachers. Each expert covers topics in her area of expertise. Illustrations and photos make each step crystal-clear. Color-coding and clever organization puts all the information right at your fingertips.
Reviews
Review Quilter's Newsletter Magazine - May 1, 2007
"Nancy Johnson-Srebro, Ruth B. McDowell, Alex Anderson, Sharyn Craig, and Carol Doak provide expert tips on every aspect of quiltmaking, including workspace set-up, equipment, curved piecing, quilt design, and paper piecing."
Review Quilter's World - June 1, 2007
"If you are looking for an expert's opinion or have a question about a quilting technique, this handy little book is filled with tidbits of wisdom. The topics covered include rotary cutting, machine piecing, piecing curved seams, paper piecing and more.
The quilting experts included in the book are all well-known names--Alex Anderson, Sharyn Craig, Carol Doak, Nancy Johnson-Srebro and Ruth B. McDowell. Each one of these experts has developed a reputation in the quilting world.
The hints are short. Some have illustrations to help make the information easier to visualize. This book won't replace an in-depth instruction book about quilting or specific techniques, but it is a handy tool to keep close by your sewing machine for use when you need a quick tip."
Review Australian Quilters Companion - May 1, 2007
"An essential tool for any quilter! This handy-size spiral-bound book is packed with must-have information including rotary cutting, foundation piecing, working with colour, machine piecing, setting your blocks, fabric requirements and more."
Review Norsk Quilteblad - June 1, 2007
Reviewed in this foreign language publication.