New interpretations of antique quilts that range from simple and functional to charmingly picturesque. You'll love these contemporary interpretations of antique quilts from the Internatioal Quilt Study Center & Museum. Award-winning quilters Bobbi Finley and Carol Gilham Jones pored through the museum's collection to find just the right quilts to inspire their latest project designs. Each of their adaptations uniquely mirrors the essential qualities of each original quilt. Fall in love all over again with the rich heritage of quilting by making these projects, plus learn how to approach designing an artistic spin on one of your own antique treasures.

Seven Simple Sensational Modern Quilts provides easy, graphic, quilt patterns, simple for the experienced beginner but sophisticated enough for any quilt maker interested in modern and contemporary quilts. Each pattern uses simple piecing and blocks suitable for a wide variety of fabrics from solids to batiks to patterned fabrics. Two patterns use jellyrolls, two use charm packs and all can be made from your own fabrics. Instructions are for both throw and queen sizes but are easily adaptable for smaller or larger quilts.

Nothing compares to the accuracy you get with paper piecing-and it's never been easier to learn! Amy Garro's step-by-step visual guide to precision piecing opens up a world of possibilities for the modern quilter. Choose from 13 striking quilt patterns that appeal to the modern aesthetic, designed in Amy's sophisticated style, featuring clever color placement, unique settings, and a thoughtful use of negative space. With blocks that range from easy to more challenging, there's something for every skill level. Discover time-saving tricks that will help you sew extreme angles, sharp points, and unique shapes with perfect results! Her tips for setting up your workspace, choosing the best tools, and transferring patterns will turn you into the expert.

As life gets less formal, neckties don't get worn like they used to, leaving your customers with a stash of unused ties. Show them how to recycle lonely ties into spectacular quilts and home accessories that look nothing like the typical stodgy necktie quilt! Christine Copenhaver draws on years of experimenting to teach the best techniques for working with silk tie fabric. Quilters will love using necktie colors, patterns, and textures to make striking Hexagons, Log Cabins, Lone Stars, Flying Geese, and more. (These quilts look just as good in standard quilt fabrics!) Includes projects for both beginners and experienced quiltmakers. * Give old neckties a gorgeous new life with 16 quilted projects: lap quilts, wallhangings, runners, table topper, and pillow * Includes the best ways to clean ties, cut them the easy way (no templates!), combine colors, and tame tie fabric for quilting

Award-winning quilters Jane Hall and Dixie Haywood have been making quilts with the Pineapple Log Cabin block for decades. Now you can use their secrets to create your own perfect pineapple quilts. Learn to use foundation piecing to sew perfectly accurate blocks. Play with colours and block layouts to design your own vibrant pineapple designs.

Modern quilt designer Shannon Brinkley shows how easy it is to collage scraps into colorful new fabrics, then cut them into shapes that can be used to accent quilts, pillows, or just about anything! Shannon's super-simple techniques and clever piecing shortcuts subtract the work from making these quilts and leave all the fun. The book includes eight engaging projects (with multiple sizes) and instructions for designing your own scrappy bits quilts. 8 projects - foolproof technique Simple collage techniques and raw-edged fusible applique turn leftovers into one-of-a-kind modern quilts Foolproof! Anyone who can sew a straight line can make these quilts

Texas ranch life was the inspiration for this delightful quilt, with a windmill, birdhouse, tulips and ladybugs. Author Margaret Bucklew, known for her Step-By-Step Portrait Art Quilts, has combined her love of applique with scenes from her home on the ranch into a quilt that will put a smile on everyone's face. Beyond the Gate is a gorgeous 92" x 109" quilt made of six units, organized in monthly blocks. At the end of six months, you will have a lovely garden inspired quilt top. Layer with batting and backing to complete your quilt. This book is a pattern book only designed for applique enthusiasts who have applique experience and wish to use their favorite techniques. Most applique lovers have a preferred technique, and this intermediate level book (not a how-to applique book) allows *you* to use your favorite method for construction. The patterns were designed for fusible web applique, but add a quarter-inch to each cut and you can make it with needle-turn or any other favorite method. If you prefer, several of the blocks may be re-arranged into smaller quilts, giving this pattern book a lot of versatility. Each of the six block units includes the fascinating story behind that block. Also included are fabric requirements and colorway suggestions, full size templates with registration marks to ensure accuracy, and a positioning guide. The final chapter has instructions for combining the blocks into a completed quilt. Allowing the quilter to envision her own colorway, the book is in black and white. The patterns have been well tested and the author maintains a website for publishing photos of finished quilts. Find your inspiration for colors and fabrics on her website, or blogs

Deepen your quilt artistry by creating quilts in a series. This inspiring guide from art quilter Elizabeth Barton is for quilt artists who have mastered the basics and want to explore deeper levels of creativity and skill. Learn how making a series of quilts can help you generate more ideas, find new subtleties in favorite subjects, and build a body of work for shows. Packed with hands-on lessons and examples, this book will transform your work and enlarge your creative vision forever.

Documentation, history and illustrations of Lillian Natie Juzan's quilting legacy; 80 years of an Alabama quilter. The details of the vintage quilts are given. The colored pages show the fabrics of the times. Included are illustrated patterns and photos of the projects inspired by her quilts. The seven projects inspired by her vintage quilts were designed by the author.