Whether a beginner or advanced quilter, sampler quilts hold a wide appeal. 'Lois Smith's Machine Quiltmaking' offers through eight lessons a unique technique for creating samplers by completing everything from piecing to quilting before assembly. Author of 'Fun & Fancy Quiltmaking', Lois covers in her new technique and resource book much more than the basics, including fabric dyeing, decorative thread embellishments, and creating textures. A complete glossary, numerous helpful illustrations, as well as over 50 pieced and appliqued blocks are also featured along with a gallery of 15 quilts to provide inspiration and design ideas.