Author(s): Stuart Hillard

Embroidery/Sewing

This inspiring new book from the Sewing Bee's quilting supremo Stuart Hillard includes designs for 100 quilts. There are also patterns for 12 of Stuarts's favourite designs, and a basic techniques section with his tips and tricks for quilting perfection. Stuart has designed a huge range of blocks to enable to quilters make a collection of fantastic scrap quilts, either following one of Stuart's 100 'virtual layouts', or using their own layout. In addition, he has provided instructions and photography for 12 of his absolute favourites, so that readers can recreate the exact same quilt if that is what they want to do. Stuart Hillard is a well-known and well-loved craft personality, with a regular column in Popular Patchwork magazine as well as being a regular presenter on Create and Craft TV. He is known for being able to turn his hand to anything with his signature enthusiasm but his first love is quilting. Drawing on his many years as a teacher, Stuart has collected together all of his quilt hacks, tips, tricks and techniques as well as his 'rules' for successful scrap quilting. This essential reference is aimed equally at beginners attempting their first quilt, or experienced quilters looking for new inspiration. It's time to stop hoarding and start using up that stash!