This handy reference book may not have ALL the answers but it does have plenty of information that is valuable to have close to hand. It is written in a conversational question and answer format and divided into useful subject areas. Beginners will find a wealth of practical advice - from how to avoid bird's nests to tips for stress-free machine quilting. Experienced quilters will love the reference chart of mattress sizes, the discussion of pieced backing options and instructions for cutting a continuous strip of bias binding from a single piece of fabric -- who remembers this?