Quiltmaking by Hand (Simple Stitches, Exquisite Quilts)

Hand quilting is experiencing a revival, and this book offers an inviting introduction to the craft. Renowned designer and master quilter Jinny Beyer guides beginners through a series of clear, approachable techniques that make it possible to create beautiful quilts entirely by hand.

Starting with the fundamentals, readers learn how to thread a needle and make a running stitch before progressing to more advanced skills such as piecing points, joining patches, setting in shapes, and stitching curves. Each new technique builds naturally into the next, allowing quilters to practice and grow their skills while working on a specially designed quilt project. The “sew-as-you-learn” approach makes the process both rewarding and confidence-building, with ten projects that introduce fresh challenges step by step.

Every stitch is explained in detail, accompanied by instructional photographs that show how to achieve clean, even lines. Whether making a first quilt or refining technique, this book provides the guidance and inspiration needed to create hand-stitched quilts that are as enjoyable to make as they are to treasure.