FROM THE BACK COVER: Now you can construct a traditional design quilt in just two weeks or less, with all the originality, care and workmanship that quilters take pride in, but without the tedium and time consumption previously required. Using modern sewing machine methods, Mrs. Risinger, a machine-quilting instructor, starts with the most basic quilt construction and builds on this experience to teach more complicated designs and techniques. Included are instructions for such old favorites as Log Cabin and Cathedral Window, plus original patterns by the author and her encouragement todesign new variations of your own (as you'll see, basic shapes can berearranged into an infinite variety of patterns). There are also special sections on Seminole and Hawaiian quilts. You'll find information on: how to draw up color diagrams before you begin work quick, easy methods to mark, cut, and string-sew pieces how to set up your work area selecting fabrics and batting drafting shapes using full-size pattern pieces designing and using templates deciding color combinations mitered and unmitered borders yardage charts and figuring yardage the use of applique, embroidery, and trapunto finishing the quilt back, border, and quilting design AND MUCH, MUCH MORE Of special interest to quilters-on-the-go and those with limited work space are instructions for quilting in sections. Whether you're a hand quilter who wants to try machine methods, or a newcomer to the quilting scene, these machine-developed and tested ethods will develop your skills while conserving your time and energy as you create anything from an everyday floor quilt to a Masterpiece heirloom.