Patchwork is one of the most satisfying and enduring of crafts; a pleasure for the sewer to make and an endless source of delight for those who live with the results of their labour, be it a quilt for a bed, a wall hanging or a cushion. This is an essential source book of instructions for making 12 beautiful traditional quilts, both hand-stitched and machine-worked. It includes fabric requirements, cutting details and sewing information as well as many of the most popular blocks and patterns. Appliqué and other embellishments, piece work and crazy patch designs are all featured. Pattern sheets are included in a handy pocket at the back of the book.