Learn all the ins and outs of superb hand quilting the easy way. More than 270 clear colour photos in this reference will guide you through all the basics and then beyond into a world of beautiful hand-quilting techniques. Master the art of hand quilting with: Guides on the very best needles, thimbles, markers, and battings.  Back-saving tricks that make basting fast and painless.  The inside scoop on using hoops and floor frames. Creative tying techniques that look terrific and take half the time. Hints and tips that make trapunto and stippling easy. Learn the secrets for glitch-free stitching!