Mixing Quilt Elements: A Modern Look at Color, Style & Design

Push yourself to new realms of quiltmaking

Discover your boundless potential as a quilter with Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession. Learn to express yourself with creative, adventurous designs, all made achievable through step-by-step instructions. Shake up your approach with techniques you might not have tried, like English paper piecing, raw-edge machine appliqué, and improvisational piecing. With each chapter, Kathy gives a glimpse into her eclectic fabric pairings and signature style, empowering you to develop your own voice as a quilter.

• Master the art of mixing fabrics with Kathy Doughty of Material Obsession! Go behind the scenes of her eclectic, signature style
• Break out of your comfort zone! Step-by-step guide to English paper piecing, appliqué two ways, using wedge rulers, and improvisational piecing
• Embrace your design sensibilities and develop your own voice
• Learn to express yourself through creative, adventurous designs with Kathy’s expert guidance

Kathy Doughty began making quilts more than twenty years ago, after a move to Australia with her family. She opened a patchwork shop in 2003 and eventually developed the popular Material Obsession shop with her husband, John. Kathy lives in Sydney with her family. materialobsession.typepad.com