The Quilter’s Bible by Ruth Patrick, hardback, spiral bound published by Apple Press. ISBN 978-1-84543-366-6, price 12.99 from www.apple-press.com
This handy pocket-sized book should come in very useful. It lies flat, so is easy to use. It covers just about everything you need to know about the quilting process, from piecing to finishing. It includes some forty basic blocks and answers many of the questions you encounter when quilting. Discover how to draft shapes for your own quilts, how to do those fabulous cathedral window quilts by hand or machine. Learn about free machine quilting and offsetting designs. Find out about tools and materials. This is a book you will refer to time and time again.