Esme Cahill thinks she has failed spectacularly: fired from her New York City publishing job, divorced from her husband, and possessing little more than a broken-down car and a pile of unfinished manuscripts, she drives home to Asheville at the request of her late grandmother, Adele, who had begged her, just before she died, to return to the place she grew up. There she discovers the once-charming lakeside retreat run by her family is sliding toward...

"From stunning shots of the quilts and essays on Angela Walter's creative philosophy, to full techniques and a massive library of free-motion quilting designs, this book includes everything you need to quilt like Angela"-- Provided by publisher"-- "Try free-motion quilting--the Angela Walters way. Filled with inspiring photos, practical tips for making your quilting its best, and an extensive design library, this compendium leaves no stone unturned"--...

"Using sentimental tees in your quilting and sewing projects is the perfect way to repurpose treasured memories, souvenirs, and keepsakes. But if you're looking for interesting projects that go beyond a traditional T-shirt quilt, this book is for you! Patchwork T-Shirt Quilts is an inspiring guide that thinks outside the box when it comes to T-shirt quilts. Featuring patchwork-friendly ideas that offer more design interest and an approach that lets...

"Create everything from simple layouts to art quilts with just one block and a design wall! In this book, Valerie teaches quilters basic design concepts, how to alter tumbler shapes to expand design possibilities and group tumblers to create complex repeated patterns, and color placement for stunning quilts"--