This is a one-stop reference volume devoted to every aspect of quilting. It offers: comprehensive information for both beginners and experienced quilters; hundreds of illustrations & diagrams that show each stage of the quilting process; and, thorough step-by-step instructions for all basic techniques. "The Ultimate Quilting Bible" is the complete guide to both machine and hand quilting as well as patchwork and applique. Marie Clayton covers all the basics and each chapter is devoted to one key area of quilting; chapters include quiltmaking basics, making a quilt top, advanced techniques, embellishments, designing and adapting, caring for quilts and connections. This comprehensive guide also offers clear instructions and hundreds of illustrations and diagrams to show each stage of the quilting process. It'll be the one resource that you will turn to time and time again.