AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR With Fabric and Thread contains projects suitable for all skill levels. A 'Back to Basics' techniques section guides the beginner on their English Paper Piecing journey, where Sharon shares the techniques and tools she uses, setting you up for success. Each quilt design has easy to follow illustrations and step-by-step instructions. From the fun of 'Giggle and Whirl,' an I Spy children's quilt, to the fussy cutting of 'Amore,' welcome to the wonderful world of English Paper Piecing. AUTHOR: Sharon Burgess has four children, a husband, and two micheivous pugs. She lives in beautiful Bendigo in Victoria, Australia. A town steeped in history, heratige buildings, and stunning gardens, all with a modern cafe vibe. Her sewing journey began in 2009 and her love of all things English Paper Piecing soon followed. She is the author of Quilting on the Go, English Paper Piecing and A Stitch in Time. In her quiet time you will find Sharon sketching new designs or lost in the slow stitching that is English Paper Piecing. Sharon's designs give her the freedom of being able to play with soft pretty florals in one project and modern brights in another.