Book excerpt: The essential book for those new to the craft from the bestselling author of M’Liss Rae Hawley’s Precut Quilts. Learning to quilt is easy with this handy reference guide full of M’Liss’s tips and time-saving techniques. Make nine easy blocks, each one a traditional favorite, then turn the blocks into a charming sampler quilt. (Bonus! Make a matching pillow or a quick four-block quilt). This guide includes lots of helpful how-to photos you’ll use again and again, plus detailed shopping lists with all the materials you need to complete the quilt, including basic quilting supplies and the specific fabrics. This book has everything you need to know to make a beautiful quilt—M’Liss takes you step by step from start to finish.