Laura Preston, founder of the textile studio and quilting shop Vacilando Quilting Co., has created the ultimate resource for modern quilters. Her minimalist quilting method uses geometric shapes and bold, solid colors to simplify traditional quilting techniques, for stunning, contemporary quilts in less time. With large fabric shapes, quilt tops come together quickly, making these projects perfect for beginners. Advanced quilters will find this a...

Forget step-by-step instructions and copycat designs. In The Improv Handbook for Modern Quilters, Sherri Lynn Wood presents a flexible approach to quilting that breaks free of old paradigms. Instead of traditional instructions, she presents 10 frameworks (or scores) that create a guiding, but not limiting, structure. To help quilters gain confidence, Wood also offers detailed lessons for stitching techniques key to improvisation, design and spontaneity...

"An approachable guide to creating stunning portrait quilts, Stitched Photo Mosaic Quilting walks you through this original technique to make the process super simple and accessible! Learn to make one-of-a-kind, personalized quilts by applying author and award-winning quilter Timna Tarr's prepared-edge appliqué technique to your very own photos. Featuring detailed, skill-building sections on color and fabric choices, construction techniques, troubleshooting,...

The fun and easy way to get started with quilting-now revised with 25 percent new material This accessible guide gives people just what they need to start stitching, offering how-to guidance on sewing as well as 16 projects that range from simple to spectacular. Revisions include terrific all-new projects, insights from experienced quilters, the latest on quilting software and Internet resources, coverage of new sewing machines and materials, and...

Quick & Easy Quilts is a collection of 20 simple and colorful quilt projects perfect for beginners or quilters who want to start and finish a project in a weekend. The 20 projects include 12 quilts and 8 smaller projects, all featuring straightforward designs focused on time- and money-saving techniques, including working with bundles and precuts, strip piecing, and quilt as you go. -- from Amazon.

Patchwork & Quilting: A Maker's Guide contains fifteen beautiful step- by- step projects for crafters at all levels. Each one takes its cue from a different tradition, including Indian kantha, English wholecloth quilting, Japanese boro patchwork, and the block- and strip- pieced quilts of North America, as well as appliqué traditions from Hawaii and Panama. Designed by teachers and practitioners at the leading edge of today's craft revival, the projects...

"...In 'Material Obsession 2, the popular duo presents more than 20 new quilts done in their trademark style: a melding of fresh, modern fabrics with traditional designs. This time around, Kathy and Sarah planned their quilts in pairs. For each one they began with the same concept, be it a Lone Star pattern, a stash-busting quilt made from scraps, or a technique such as foundation piercing..."--Front flap.