Classic Quilts With An Upscale Twist

Nine stunning projects showcase a unique style of blending traditional piecing patterns with upscale eclectic appliqué finishes. This is destined to be the go-to book for quilters looking for classic designs with options to make their quilts one of a kind stand-outs.

This book provides patterns and step-by-step instructions for creating 13 sensational classic quilts in both the traditional methods of piecework and applique and also the innovative style of combining the two. Pieced quilts have been a favoured tradition among quiltmakers for centuries. The patterns showcased here are popular favourites. Each quiltis classic in its simplicity and design, with easy-touse illustrations and instructions.

When two or more quilt blocks are combined, the end result is a third design that is unlike any other. Manipulating a quilt block by stretching or compacting it also results in a distinctive pattern. This book features 35 such unique quilts and quilted projects. As an added treat, information on the original blocks and how they were combined or twisted is included with each project.

This full-color description of the creation of 22 quilts gives contemporary quilters fresh ideas for injecting their works with energy from repurposed antique textiles, abandoned blocks, and vintage fragments. For each quilt's starting inspiration, a fragment of unfinished vintage quilting was incorporated into a modern quilt aesthetic. The newly-designed "past-combined-with-present" quilt tops were then shipped to one of 22 contemporary quilt artists, each among today's best longarm quilters. The new, innovative quilts serve as a bridge between the vintage past and the modern present. Plus, helpful sections on documentation and on working with vintage fabrics assist readers with combining past and present in their own quilts.

Give Tradition a Modern Spin! Watch as modern fabrics and inspiration combine to give traditional quilts a fresh new look. Featuring a vibrant collection of quilt patterns and projects with easy-to-follow instructions, Modern Designs for Classic Quilts makes creating quilts with your own personal touch simple and fun. Look inside to find: 12 quilt patterns featuring new twists on traditional designs 8 variation projects that provide ideas for endless creativity Step-by-step photos, clear illustrations and directions A comprehensive layout to help all quilters explore their next steps Whether you're new to the world of quilting or just want to give time-honored traditions a contemporary spin, Modern Designs for Classic Quilts will help you bring a whole new life to the classic patterns you have always loved.

Here are bargello quilts like you've never seen them before! Instead of streaking up and down, these 11 designs wave, twist, and curve to create beautiful shapes with incredible movement. Eileen's techniques use the efficiency of strip piecing to make truly mesmerizing modern designs. You'll create strip sets, slice and dice them, and arrange the values using a number chart for flawless results. A gorgeous gallery is included.

Looks at the history of quilts in North America, focusing particularly on Canadian quilts, and includes photographs and a section on how to make some of the patterns

The pairing of red and green is an enduring palette that takes its place among the classics. Centuries ago, red-and-green quilts commemorated a marriage or a woman's transition to the empty-nest stage at home. Times have changed, but admiration for the color combination remains strong. Use modern-day techniques to create 14 timeless quilts from the spectacular designers whose work you know and love. Susan Ache · Lissa Alexander · Lisa Bongean · Pam Buda · Betsy Chutchian · Carol Hopkins · Sheryl Johnson · Sandy Klop · Jo Morton · Laurie Simpson · Edyta Sitar · Karen Styles · Corey Yoder · Paula Barnes & Mary Ellen Robison