Donna Kooler's Encyclopedia of Quilting

Quilters of every skill level will take comfort and pride in this comprehensive edition. Combining history and how-to's, Donna Kooler has a way that's always informative, encouraging, and insightful. From the origins of the first quilt to today's modern techniques, and with abundant quilt projects to put theory into action, this encyclopedic reference book shows the art of quilting at its best.

Features:
* Other Leisure Arts ' Encyclopedia '  volumes - Needlework, Crochet, and Knitting - have been runaway best-sellers; we're counting on Quilting to be one, too!
* Encyclopedia Research, Writer, Editor Laura Nownes is joined by a distinguished  group of quilting artisans; Alex Anderson, Georgia Bonesteel, Cara Gulati, Angela Madden, Judith Baker Montano, Gwen Marston, Vivian Moore, Sue Nickles, Kathy Sandbach, John Serrao, Anita gross Solomon, Peggy True, plus many more designers, teachers, and authors who contributed to making this an exceptional resource book.
* How-to sections target both beginning and longtime quilters
* Gallery features 80 pieced block patterns; 10 appliqués; 10 quilting designs