Kindle Unlimited
Unlimited reading. Over 4 million titles. Learn more
Read for Free
OR
Kindle Price: $11.99

Save $6.00 (33%)

Promotions apply when you purchase

These promotions will be applied to this item:

Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.

Read with our free app
You've subscribed to ! We will preorder your items within 24 hours of when they become available. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period.
Update your device or payment method, cancel individual pre-orders or your subscription at
Your Memberships & Subscriptions

Buy for others

Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group.
Learn more

Buying and sending eBooks to others

  1. Select quantity
  2. Buy and send eBooks
  3. Recipients can read on any device

These ebooks can only be redeemed by recipients in the US. Redemption links and eBooks cannot be resold.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs

Follow the author

Lynne Edwards
+ Follow
More books from this author
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Essential Sampler Quilt Book: 40 Techniques for Machine and Hand Patchwork Kindle Edition

by Lynne Edwards (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 262 ratings
See all formats and editions
Two bestselling books—The Sampler Quilt Book and The New Sampler Quilt Book—in one volume, from the award-winning expert.

Master a range of patchwork and quilting techniques while sewing classic block designs, such as Mariner’s Compass, Rail Fence, Monkey Wrench, Celtic Knot, Attic Windows, Tumbling Blocks, Drunkard’s Path, Seminole, Bargello, Maple Leaf, Dresden Plate and Courthouse Steps.

Hand and machine techniques—Make the quilt blocks using a range of techniques, including hand piecing, machine piecing, applique, strip patchwork, hand stitching, English patchwork, American patchwork and paper piecing. Color illustrations guide you through each step, making even the most complicated techniques easy to follow.

Using fabrics—There are forty-five quilt designs included to inspire you as you choose your own fabric patterns and handy tips for choosing the best colors for each block design. Select the best wadding (batting) for your quilt and prepare the fabrics for sewing by washing and ironing them first.

Making your quilt—Learn how to finish the blocks with framing and sashing to adjust the size. Discover hand quilting and machine quilting techniques, including quilting in the ditch and free machine quilting. Then join the blocks together to create a gorgeous quilt, adding borders and binding.
Read more Read less
Previous page
  1. Print length
    258 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    David & Charles
  5. Publication date
    November 1, 2016
  6. File size
    64784 KB
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Not Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. See all details
Next page
Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download
Hard Rock apparel
Outerwear, tees, and accessories. Discover the rock shop.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Lynne Edwards is a world-renowned expert in patchwork and quilting techniques, both hand and machine. Her previous books include The Sampler Quilt Book, The New Sampler Quilt Book, Making Scrap Quilts to Use It Up, Stashbuster Quilts and Cathedral Window Quilts.

In 2000, Lynne was given honorary lifetime membership of the Quilter’s Guild of the British Isles, and in 2002 was awarded the Amy Emms Memorial Trophy for services to quilting. In 2008 Lynne was awarded an MBE for her services to arts and crafts.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01MXMAEEP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ David & Charles; Illustrated edition (November 1, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 64784 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 258 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0715336134
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 262 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Lynne Edwards

Lynne Edwards

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Discover more of the author’s books, see similar authors, read author blogs and more

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
262 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Brenda
5.0 out of 5 stars Review of The Essential Sampler Quilt Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2012
Verified Purchase
This is a wonderful quilting book! I was looking for the basic directions on how to do the attic windows quilt block. I found this and so much more----directions for all the basic blocks in quilting! I love this book! It was in excellent condition and came very quickly---several days before they said it would!
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Terri
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018
Verified Purchase
I liked the book, 40 different quilt sampler patterns. Looked like new.
Helpful
 Report
Janora M. Hayes
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Sampler
Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2011
Verified Purchase
Excellent book, great book for anyone wanting to make a sampler quilt or just wanting to expand their skills starting with one block at a time. I was a little surprised that some newer techniques were not used.
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
ShannonInGH
4.0 out of 5 stars Good book to add to library of ideas. Confusing directions are not ideal
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2013
Verified Purchase
Many blocks to choose from that will be a nice addition to my library. The directions, however, are awful and confusing. It would be helpful to have the fabric requirements and pieces to cut listed at the top of each, like in most patterns.
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
gaylene herrington
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quilt squares
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2012
Verified Purchase
My sewing group picked this book after I had ordered it first. We've been making different squares all year and are about ready to put our quilts all together. Learning several different techniques.
Helpful
 Report
Len
5.0 out of 5 stars I like Lynne Edwards style and explicit instructions for various sampler ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2014
Verified Purchase
I like Lynne Edwards style and explicit instructions for various sampler blocks. There is a lot of useful direction in this book!
Helpful
 Report
drago_sumy
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally like it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2013
Verified Purchase
Nice, well-printed book with variety of pictures that are easy to understand.
No matter if you are beginner or o profy, it is usefull
Helpful
 Report
Shaniqua Raelondra
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quilt book
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2014
Verified Purchase
Bought this book for a year long quilt group (making a block or two every month). I enjoyed the variety of blocks.
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Translate all reviews to English
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow, clear concise instructions
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2023
Verified Purchase
I wanted to make a keepsake for my granddaughters out of my husbands shirts. He died 5 years ago. I am so pleased with the results so far.
Not finished yet though
Report
Ange Pall
5.0 out of 5 stars Una guida completa
Reviewed in Italy on October 29, 2016
Verified Purchase
Un libro davvero ben fatto, ricco di informazioni e modelli ai quali ispirarsi. Testo in lingua inglese. La prima parte spiega l'equipaggiamento di base e le tecniche per iniziare, la seconda parte riguarda la progettazione e costruzione dei blocchi, alcuni per chi usa la macchina, altri per chi cuce a mano. Tutti i progetti sono sviluppati con le misure in pollici, quindi se si vuole lavorare con il sistema metrico occorre fare la conversione, un po' più laborioso ma non impossibile. Sono spiegati in dettaglio quaranta blocchi tradizionali con molte immagini e disegni, una risorsa veramente molto vasta da cui partire.
Servizio di Amazon impeccabile, libro ben imballato, arrivato in condizioni perfette e nei tempi previsti.
Report
Denise
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2015
Verified Purchase
Excellent book with lots of instructions on how to create the blocks mentioned.
Report
Ana Belén
4.0 out of 5 stars No tan bueno.
Reviewed in Spain on November 14, 2013
Verified Purchase
Está muy bien, pero para los que empezamos es un tanto difícil, pero en mi caso nada que no pueda resolver.
Report
Amazon Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars Best lockdown book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2021
Verified Purchase
My patchwork group and I all bought a copy and we are busy making blocks and comparing the results. The instructions are good and the variety of blocks excellent, this is good for beginners and more experienced sewers alike. We are hoping that we will be able to get together in person and not on zoom, before we join them together in our quilts!
Report
Report an issue

Does this item contain inappropriate content?
Report
Do you believe that this item violates a copyright?
Report
Does this item contain quality or formatting issues?
Report