Modern Plus Sign Quilts: 16 Dynamic Projects, A Variety of Techniques

A modern take on a classic favorite

Add to your quilting repertoire with the universally popular plus sign! These 16 bold, graphic designs range from modern to traditional, with something for every skill level and style. Detailed instructions and illustrations walk confident beginners and intermediate quilters through traditional piecing, paper piecing, and fusible machine appliqué to create baby quilts, throw quilts, bed quilts, and more. Use your favorite types of fabric—solids, prints, precuts, or scraps—to make the projects your own.

• See what all the “plus” is about! Hop on this hot trend with projects ranging from easy-to-make to challenging
• Play with plus signs in every size, from runner to bed quilt!
• Put your skills to use—or learn a new one—with instructions for foundation paper piecing and fusible appliqué

Cheryl Brickey writes patent applications by day and dreams up award-winning quilt designs by night. Quilt math is her favorite part of writing patterns. She lives in South Carolina, where she and her husband are raising their two children.

Paige Alexander learned how to sew from her grandmother, but didn't fall in love with quilting until 2003. She now designs award-winning quilts and is active in her local quilt guild. Paige lives with her husband in Easley, South Carolina.