Basic Quiltmaking Techniques for Divided Circles

Ever admired graceful, circular designs on a quilt, but were afraid they were too complex to create? Well, the guide to success with circles is finally here! Divided-circle designs combine two simple quiltmaking techniques--piecing and appliqué. With a few special tricks and six impressive projects to choose from, you’ll be sewing circles around your quilting friends in no time! Find step-by-step, beginner-friendly lessons for:

• Making four quilts, plus a pillow and table runner

• Creating traditional favorites, such as Dresden Plate, Grandmother’s Fan, and Mariner’s Compass

• Expanding your design options by using directional and striped fabrics

• Drawing and piecing your own divided-circle patchwork patterns

Hometown: Worthington, Ohio

Sherry Reis learned to quilt through an adult education class in 1979. What began as a hobby blossomed into a passion. Teaching, lecturing, and of course designing quilts, fill most of her days. Several of Sherry's quilts have appeared in quiltmaking books and have been featured in national publications.