Widely considered to be the best instructional book for anyone learning how to quilt or seeking to improve their quilting skills, this guide boasts the expertise of industry veterans and bestselling authors as they embark on this third edition of the quilting bible. Based on the principle that a solid foundation turns beginners into lifelong quilt makers, this comprehensive reference covers every tool, technique, skill, and shortcut in machine and hand quilting—no matter how basic. An all-time classic, it is the essential handbook for the beginner and a constant companion for the experienced quilter. This authoritative treasury brims with more than 30 classic quilt patterns, complete with fabric charts for crib, bed, and wall sizes, and complete cutting and sewing instructions.

Diana McClun is one of America’s most well-known quilting authors and instructors. During a long career as quilter and owner of one of California’s most successful quilt shops, Diana has taught at national and international venues as well as on broadcast television. She is the author of several quilting books, such as Q Is for Quilt; Quilts, Quilts, and More Quilts; and Say It with Quilts. She lives in Walnut Creek, California. Laura Nownes is a popular quilting instructor and author who has taught quilting to thousands of beginners throughout the United States. She has coauthored several books with Diana McClun and has run a highly successful annual seminar for quilting instructors. She lives in Pleasant Hill, California.