Both classic and contemporary quilt designs are made accessible to quilters of all levels of ability in this colorful collection. Full-sized templates and patterns, how-to instructions and diagrams, and inspiring photographs are included for 27 projects, including Amish Baskets, Sunflowers, 9-Patch Scrap, and a mini Barrier Reef Sampler. There are projects made in the traditional manner by hand and others that use modern quick-piecing techniques. Try appliqué and special techniques such as patchwork and shadow trapunto.