This work helps to: discover a variety of different techniques and methods, and learn how to work these in blocks to build up a sampler quilt; and provides all the information needed to produce a sampler quilt that will become both a treasured heirloom and a testament to developing skills. The step-by-step instructions and templates clearly explain a variety of blocks to be made either by hand or machine, depending on the quilter's preference. All the information needed to make the blocks into a finished quilt is provided together with advice on cleaning and caring.