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Index
Introduction
Design
Principles of Design
Color Theory
Scale
Engaging the Edge
Figure/Ground
Proportion
Layers of Design
Getting Inspired to Develop a Palette
Inspiration from Fabric
Making Quilts for Someone Else
Understanding Fabric
Solids
Tone-on-Tone Prints
Motifs on a Solid Field
Using Large-Scale Prints
Hand Dyes and Batiks
Auditioning Fabrics
Using a Design Wall
Editing Fabric Choices
Design Meets Construction
Border or No Border
Backings
Batting
Selecting the Right Thread
Quilting Options
PATTERNS
Fashion District
Big prints combined with an unusual sashing pattern make this quilt simple enough for beginners.
Loft
Complex color work transforms simple blocks into a sophisticated quilt.
Transparency
Careful attention to values gives the appearance of delicate layers laid one upon another.
Double Dutch
Red bands give vintage feedsack prints a cheery retro feel.
Beach Glass
Striped bands of your favorite colors make these solids anything but plain.
Roundabout
A unique piecing method turns just a few solids into a bold, graphic statement.
Improv
Improvisational blocks set in a grid make this quilt an up-to-date version of the traditional crazy quilt.
Big Dots
Machine-appliquéd dots on a large field make a forgiving project for new quilters.
Small Change
Simple squares are transformed by unconventional stitching that’s ideal for hand quilting.
Birds on a Wire
One, two, or a whole flock of birds make this quilt the perfect project for hand appliqué.
CONSTRUCTION
Getting Ready to Sew
Prewashing Fabric
Essential Cutting Tools
Making and Using Templates
Sewing
Pinning
Piecing
Appliqué
Marking Your Pieces for Sewing
Marking Your Pieces for Quilting
Preparing the Quilt for Quilting
Quilting
Binding,
Labels
Caring for Your Quilt
TEMPLATES
Resources
About the Authors
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