Includes index

Getting ready to quilt! The who, what, when, and where of quilts ; The building blocks of quilts ; Let's plan your quilt ; Now to the drawing board -- Get set: what you need to start. Tools of the trade ; Materially speaking: how much do you need? ; Time to purchase your fabric -- We're home and ready to go. Knowing and taking care of your fabric ; Templates: the patterns for success ; On your mark, get set, cut! -- Let's put it all together. Be a sew and sew ; Using your sewing machine ; Setting together the quilt top -- Assembling and quilting your quilt. The three Bs: batting, backing, and basting ; Quilting 101 ; The finishing touch ; Beginner sampler quilt

This helpful guide has tips for making your quilted pieces uniquely your own, and gives you everything you need to know to create traditional or one-of-a-kind quilts