Item Description

Make dazzling scrap quilts using basic shapes like triangles, clamshells, half-hexagons, strips, and diamonds.

With simplicity as the basis for each block, Elsie explains how to make decisions about fabric color, value, and contrast. Design choices like these are what make the quilts stunningly radiant. Elsie’s designs place an emphasis on how color and value work together to create the illusion of depth and light.

The book contains comprehensive information about tools and techniques – it is unique in that it provides instructions on cutting with scissors and templates, rotary cutters and rulers, and even die cutters. Naturally, it contains guidance on both hand- and machine-piecing, too.

• 9 projects that are both basic and boldly sophisticated, with easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams for making each one.
• Project range from table runners to a stunning king-size bed quilt.
• Clear how-to for three cutting techniques: using scissors and templates, rotary cutters, and die cutters.
• Fearless stitching of Y-seams and curved pieces – thanks to Elsie’s guidance.