Discover the joy of quilting with the ultimate quilting primer. In this friendly guide, you'll find step-by-step lessons on piecing, applique, and finishing techniques.
- Choose from 26 quilt patterns in a variety of styles, each offered in multiple sizes from crib to king!
- Learn how to piece everything from simple squares and rectangles to diamonds.
- Find methods for both hand and machine applique.
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"This book is destined to become a classic, and an ultimate resource guide for the novice as well as experienced quilter."
-- Debbie Mumm, author and quilt designer
"This book makes it clear that quiltmaking is about pleasure, fun and satisfaction; and its marvelous instructions, show how to achieve them. It truly leads to the joy of quilting."
-- Bonnie Leman, Publisher of Quilter's Newsletter Magazine
The Joy of Quilting is a must-have for every quilting library and the perfect gift for someone just getting started in America's fastest-growing craft.
Mary Hickey
Mary Hickey has been an influential leader in the quilting world for more than 30 years. She continually works to bring new techniques, designs, and ideas to quiltmaking, and she has taught and traveled around the world to teach her quiltmaking techniques. She has also made appearances on HGTV's Simply Quilts.
Mary's primary goal in designing, writing, and teaching is always the same; to design projects and write instructions that enable quiltmakers to make traditional quilts that look complex, artistic, and stunning but that are easy to make.
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Joan Hanson
Joan Hanson made her first quilt at the age of ten for her Barbie doll, and that started a lifelong passion for sewing and quiltmaking. Later, Joan began her education career by teaching high-school home-economics classes. For quilters, she's taught classes across the United States. In addition to quilting, Joan enjoys spending time at her family's cabin on Whidbey Island, walking the beach, digging clams, and pulling crab pots.
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