The World of Quilting is a fascinating one and, a word of warning, very addictive! There is literally something for everyone. If you need instant gratification and have time constraints, then machine piecing and machine quilting are for you. If you have more time and like the hands-on approach, good old-fashioned hand piecing and hand quilting will be the way to go. Or use a favored combination. With the advent of the rotary cutter and the new faster techniques, quilting is no longer a dying art, as once feared. Instead, quilting has experienced a revival beyond our dreams. Our plan is to introduce you to the different techniques and styles of the Wonderful World of Quilting and let you choose what works best for you. This informational section is for the beginning quilter and will include lessons, patterns, tips, and general information geared to those with little or no quilting experience. We will assume you are familiar with the workings of a sewing machine. The "Newbies" section in the Catalog contains the books and patterns available for purchase with more instructions and more basic patterns. Of course, quilters with more experience may also find some of the information and items useful. Okay--where to begin? What better way than with a glossary of quilting terms? Some may seem foreign now; but as you gain experience, this will be a handy reference guide. GLOSSARY OF QUILT TERMS To get your Beginner's Quilting Library started, Penny Halgren is offering a special price on "A Beginner's Guide to Quilting", a comprehensive instruction book with color illustrations and easy-to-follow directions. Encompassing Penny's 24 years of quilting education, this book normally retails for $47.00; but because it is available as an Internet product (immediate download), she is passing the savings on until August 15, 2007. She may/may not continue the special price after this date. If you order A Beginner’s Guide to Quilting before midnight on Wednesday, August 15, 2007, it is yours for an incredibly low $29. That's more than 42% less than the regular price of $47. Follow this link to directly to her site and read more about the book "A Beginner's Guide to Quilting."