Blank 150 page lined journal for your thoughts, ideas, and inspiration.

These are no ordinary floral applique quilts! Discover unusual flowers presented with breathtaking beauty on pieced backgrounds. The combination gives each quilt an appealing contemporary feel. Choose from 10 projects that combine patchwork with realistic floral applique Create intriguing flower motifs such as Asian spider mums, orchids, and clematis Projects range in size from small wall hangings to lap-sized quilts, plus a table runner

"State flowers will also add beauty to your quilted projects. The 50 blocks included in this book can be used to create countless quilts, wall quilts, home decoratinig items, gifts and more"--from Introduction (page 5).

Patchwork patterns with complete instructions for cutting and sewing quilts. Various designs diagrammed and described include flower designs; rainbow designs; Irish chains; fish, bird, and leaf designs; and more.

A stunning guide and vibrant pattern collection of twenty-five new patchwork and needlepoint projects, from the renowned color expert and quilt & fabric designer. Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of flowers, Kaffe Fassett’s Bold Blooms invites crafters to explore the behind-the-scenes process and fascinating design methods used to create Kaffe’s bold fabrics and modern color palettes—from “sketching” with fabric swatches to creating mood boards and renderings to sewing visually striking quilts. Featured throughout are 18 new quilt patterns and seven new needlepoints. Ideas bloom on each page as eye-catching artwork, inventive quilt designs, needlepoint canvases, and bold ribbon patterns grow from concept to completion. Renowned for his use of color, Kaffe creates unique palettes from nature and his surroundings to create color “moods”—from neutrals and soft pastels to rich, dark tones—and he shares his design ideas, practical quilting advice, and needlepoint techniques useful to both novice and seasoned crafters throughout these colorful projects. With an emphasis on patchwork and needlework, the inventive designs and fresh color palettes translate to many creative disciplines ranging from mosaic, beading, fiber arts, embroidery, floral arrangements, and home décor. Accessible to quilting and sewing beginners and experts alike, the lively floral designs on each page are sure to inspire and send readers off on a color-filled creative journey, offering something for makers of all skill levels. “[A] gorgeous coffee-table book for crafters. . . . Patterson’s photographs enhance the artistic aspect, making the book not just a craft guide but a beautiful keepsake of its own. The whole book is just smashing.” —Publishers Weekly

Exciting, saturated color schemes are the hallmark of works by renowned knitwear designer and decorative artist Kaffe Fassett.