"Open up a sweet new range of possibilities with precut strips. Sweet and simple! Sew eighteen jelly-rific quilts made from 2 1/2" precut fabric strips. Learn precut shortcuts with best-selling Charm School author Vanessa Goertzen. Start with basic quilt blocks and build your skills to piece triangels, hexagons, curves and more." --back cover

A quick path to a bold quilt design, wedges are versatile and captivating-a must-have shape in the modern quilter's toolbox. Expertly piece this trendy and versatile shape without complicated math or drafting. Sew up 10 distinctive quilts, each with full-size patterns, plus get tips on how to accurately cut and sew wedges. You'll be amazed at the wide variety of quilts that can be made from a single shape!

Learning useful techniques to create one of 12 stunning, strip quilts in this collection. Get the look of complex piecing with a savvy shortcut-striped fabric! Blogger and modern quilter Lauren Palmer of Olive Tree Textiles shares 12 versatile quilt patterns using solid stripes, multicolored stripes, and even chevrons. Slice apart striped fabric and rearrange it into modern blocks to create illusions of movement, depth, and texture. Pick up useful...

"Modern quilt design with easy curves and straight lines. Move beyond common circle-quilt desings to tackle curved piecing with ease. Add strips to curved piecing and use color to add depth for a simply way to make complex quilts. Piece black-based layouts and improv designs ranging from simple to advanced." --back cover

Make 16 gorgeous scrap quilts from the scraps in your stash, including odd-shaped leftovers from craft or garment sewing. A unique cutting system helps beginning and seasoned quilters achieve beautiful results. Piece traditional blocks with ease when you start with 3 1/2", 4 1/2", and 5 1/2" squares. Imagine the feeling of accomplishment when you transform novelty, holiday, and even mismatched fabrics into striking quilts!

"Honor Old Glory with 16 exciting star quilts in red, white, and blue. Esteemed designer Judy Martin shares all-new quilts plus out-of-print favorites. Create a bold collection of 2- and 3- color beauties for all skill levels." --back cover

Have you ever bought the perfect stack of fat quarters, only to see that same bundle decorating your shelf two years later? Give stashed fabrics new life with 13 quilt patterns to make the most of your precut collection! Kate Carlson Colleran and Elizabeth Veit Balderrama, both of Seams Like a Dream Quilt Designs, show you the basics of how to quilt from your stash, with a special focus on color, print, and scale. More than a dozen vibrant and versatile...

Sew a slice of life with 12 traditional quilts that prove to be more than just patterns, but storytellers. Each quilt is, inspired by life events that everyone can appreciate. Bold blocks shimmer in their use of color and value for handsome quilts with personality. Stretch your skills beyond the basics as you perfect strip piecing, half-square triangles, working with templates, paper piecing, machine applique, and sewing curves and set-in seams.