Refreshingly Traditional Quilts • 11 quilting projects, from table runners to large bed-size quilts, reveal how fresh, traditional pieced and appliquéd quilts can look in all sizes • For projects with appliqué, full-size appliqué patterns are included so you can start cutting fabric immediately • Inspirational photo gallery shows off the projects in alternate colorways -see how you can achieve completely different looks with your favorite fabrics These 11 traditional projects celebrate the women who lovingly make quilts for their families and friends, stitching together traditions, memories, and their shared heritage of quiltmaking. Everything a new quilter needs to get started is in this book, including instructions for patchwork piecing and 3 different appliqué techniques. Nancy warmly welcomes quilters of all skill levels into the sisterhood of quilting!

You're sure to find projects you'll love making in this collection that combines clever takes on favorite blocks and applique motifs with fresh, contemporary fabrics.

The best of the old and the new come together to create a beautiful volume featuring 13 sensational quilts. Using traditional designs and contemporary fabrics, this collection of popular favorites includes pieced quilts, applique designs, and a final section combining the two methods. Each quilt, showcased in brilliant photography, is classic in its simplicity and design. All are presented with four optional color schemes featuring contemporary fabric choices, and step-by-step instructions for creating bed quilts, wall hangings, and throws. From piecing to applique to a combination of both, these quilts display a stunning range of skills for the intermediate quilter.

Nancy Mahoney is back with more block patterns from the 1930s--and this time, it's an adventure in Depression-era applique. Grab your stash of reproduction fabrics and start stitching blocks from this rare collection, taken from actual newspaper clippings from the period. Get 12 block patterns, plus 14 quilt patterns that showcase these unique designs Cheerful motifs range from delightful bunnies, kittens, and flower pots to beautiful butterflies and wreaths Get quick results with fusible applique, machine stitching, fewer pieces, and simpler shapes

How can something so elegant be so easy? Experience the joys of using wool applique to add depth and texture to your quilts and other projects. There are no edges to turn under--and wool doesn't fray! Even beginners can create these cozy, antique-looking quilts. Choose from 11 traditional projects that combine reproduction fabrics with felted-wool applique designs Find all the basic techniques in the wool-applique instructions Stitch conversation-piece quilts, table runners, pillows, and more

A quilter’s guide to updating the classics—with new settings and colorways for Log Cabin, Irish Chain, and more. The ten patterns in this collection feature surprising contemporary twists on traditional quilts. Progressing through gradually more challenging projects, you can use basic piecing and applique techniques to update Log Cabin, Nine-Patch, Irish Chain, Flying Geese, Ohio Star, Dresden Plate, Pinwheel, and more. Combine the best of past and present with these creative quilt designs made with fresh, fun fabrics that add a special and unexpected touch to any decor.

"This is a wonderful book for beginners to learn the techniques of quilting. Patterns are precise, clear, and very descriptive. Great book for your reference library on traditional quilts." -- Amazon.com viewed August 3, 2020.