An inspirational story of overcoming adversity and discovering a hidden talent combined with award-winning quilting techniques, this guide shows the evolution of a unique woman into one of the world's top quilters. Beginners and advanced quilters alike will learn intricate free-motion threadwork that fuses colours, fabrics, and design into one quilt. Her prized techniques are thoroughly discussed, including the basics for machine quilting, tools, speciality threads, bobbin quilting, trapunto, and free motion work. Included are five original quilt designs complete with patterns and step-by-step photographs for simple re-creation.