A complete guide to learning a stress- and machine-free quilting method for contemporary quilters – hand quilting. Use simple designs, bigger stitches, and thicker threads to hand quilt quickly and easily. Provides helpful overviews on 25 utility quilting designs, 12 stitches and knots, 4 binding and finishing techniques, and 8 taking and basting ideas. Includes 11 quilt projects with step-by-step instructions, photography, and illustrations.