Super Easy Quilting for Beginners: New Shoe Press

This accessible beginner’s guide covers everything you need to know to start quilting, featuring clear, step-by-step, photo-illustrated instructions.

Want to learn how to quilt but are not sure how to start? With Super Easy Quilting for Beginners, adapted from the best-selling Quilting 101, you will feel confident in your skills quickly and eliminate frustrating mistakes and missteps.

Learn what you need, how to read patterns, how to select fabric, and how to troubleshoot problems and turn fabric into charming quilted accessories and clothing. Building skills through fun projects, you will find success quickly and easily while gaining confidence to try another project.

Super Easy Quilting for Beginners includes:
 

• Quilting basics 
• How to get started
• Tools and materials 
• Basic quilting stitches
• How to read a quilting pattern
• Quilting tips and tricks
• Troubleshooting mistakes 
• Fun beginner-level projects 
• Quilting confidence

This is the most comprehensive beginner’s book available, yet it won’t overwhelm you with details and instruction you don’t need or want, so you can start enjoying your quilting hobby immediately.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
QUILTING BASICS
The Sewing Machine
Machine Accessories
Getting Ready to Sew
How to Balance Tension
Quilt Seams
Quilting Supplies
Fabric Information
Selecting the Batting
Rotary Cutting
Layering & Basting
Basic Quilting Techniques
Binding
QUILTING PROJECTS
Raw-edge Appliqué Hot Pad
Hand-Appliquéd Zippered Bag
Quilt-as-you-go Christmas Stocking
Paper-pieced Holiday Coasters
Nine-patch Pillow
Checkerboard Placemats
Double Nine-patch Table Topper
Pieced Sashing Table Runner
Flannel Lap Quilt
Churn Dash Wall Hanging
Flying Geese Doll Blanket
Star Sashing Baby Quilt
Patterns
Index