Machine Quilting: The Basics & Beyond

Teacher and master machine quilter Lynn Witzenburg guides quilters through the basic steps of quilting on a home sewing machine. From the basics of doodling through marked grids, free-form curves, continuous-line designs and border tips to more advanced techniques and tricks to enhance quilting projects. The troubleshooting tips in each section guarantee stress-free quilting. Features include: Over 150 full-color photos; More than 90 full-color illustrations and diagrams; 12 projects ranging from wallhangings to full-size quilts; Close-up, step-by-step photography; Troubleshooting tips throughout the book; Techniques, such as bobbin quilting, trapunto, and free-form feathers, addressed in an easy-to-understand-and-do format; Basic quilting and equipment preparation; Border designs and how to make them fit any quilt; Original quilting designs.