With 21 million quilters in the U.S., expert quilting resources are hot ticket items, and Big Book of Quilting provides all the authority of four books for the cost of one! Four popular Krause Publications' quilt references -- The Essential Guide to Practically Perfect Patchwork Quilts, The Magic of Crazy Quilting, Kaye Wood's Strip-Cut Quilts and Fast-Folded Flowers -- were combined to create one reference that covers the basic needs of a beginning quilter, and offers clever embellishing tips for advancing your skills.

Big Book of Quilting features more than 625 color photos and illustrations that demonstrate techniques including patchwork, strip-cut quilting and crazy quilting. Whether it's choosing correct fabrics and thread or experimenting with quilt template design, this book covers everything you need to enjoy your hobby more, and expand your skills.

• Features instructions for creating quilt templates
• Covers time-saving tips and easy methods for correcting mistakes made in measuring and sewing borders and blocks
• 625+ color photos and illustrations guide you through projects to adorn the home or give as gifts