Hand Quilting Techniques for Farmhouse Style

"Whether stitching on big and bold fabrics, quickly finishing charity quilts, learning to hand quilt using straightforward, allover designs, or gaining confidence in your hand quilting skill, try utility quilting - you'll love it." -Carolyn Learn Quick & Simple Quilting Techniques Utility quilting is the perfect solution for today's modern quilter who wants to quilt by hand in a way that's stress-free, satisfying, fast, and easy. This newly updated edition of Hand Quilting Techniques for Farmhouse Style offers 32 favorite designs, as well as stitches and knots that have stood the test of time. Author Carolyn Forster makes hand quilting new again by teaching you the techniques you need to know with step-by-step photos and easy-to-follow tutorials. She provides you with 11 lovely and beginner-friendly projects with complete instructions so you can easily complete your own hand-quilted creation with ease. If you have ever wanted to try hand quilting, this is the perfect place to start! What's Inside: Helpful opening overviews on supplies and getting started 32 utility quilting designs 12 stitches and knots, plus how to secure your quilt with buttons and felt shapes 5 binding and other edge finishing techniques 9 tacking and basting ideas 11 quilting projects Step-by-step photographs and illustrations, plus helpful tips