Favorite Timeless Patterns for Today's Quilter

Enjoy 11 classic patterns that provide the key to stitching family heirlooms that will be treasured for generations. All are favorite quilts selected from the pages of Traditional Quiltworks and Quilting Today magazines. Easy, no-template methods and / or ful size pattern pieces, mixed construction techniques, popular vintage looks, scrappy designs along with reliable step-by-step instructions.

Log Cabins, baskets, stars and flowers are among the traditional quilt patterns that quilters return to again and again. The step-by-step instructions for 11 quilts in this book include these patterns and more. With an emphasis on variety in design and construction, readers will find beautiful quilts with a vintage look, scrappy quilts, simple applique and easy, no-template techniques. The quilts are beyond ordinary with special touches such as the scalloped edge on "Magnolia," a pastel pieced floral quilt in a strippy set. Unique border treatments include a pieced Streak o' Lightning border in "Plaid Star, Rolling Star" and three different borders in "Bluebird of Happiness," a medallion quilt. Some quilts stand out because of simple sashings and/or blocks that are set on point. The color photos beautifully illustrate creative fabric use from the plaids in "Plaid Paws," a Bear's Paw design, to vintage prints in "Wheel of Fortune." The elegant "President's Wreath" is a classic red and green applique design. All of the patterns are editors' favorites selected from Traditional Quiltworks and Quilting Today magazines. Heirloom quilts of tomorrow start on the pages of this pattern book today.