A little handwork-and a few quick tricks-is all it takes to create these striking quilts inspired by old-fashioned Grandmother's Flower Garden quilts. Instead of sewing together thousands of tiny hexagons, make appliqué units instead! Start with one learning place-mat project, then get creative with ten quilt patterns. Take these perfectly portable projects wherever you go; appliqué units make it easy. Learn how today's inexpensive precut papers make the process a breeze-no need to draw and cut hexagons.

Presents instructions for creating thirteen traditional patterns that gained popularity in the 1930s.

Clear, easy-to-follow instructions guide beginners and experts through the quiltmaking process.

In Grandmother's Garden Quilt Eleanor Burns updates a stunning 1928 Nancy Page quilt design with easy applique methods, and introduces her new "Anniversary Floral" fabric line from Benartex. Patterns include a twenty block basket quilt with applique flowers, five wallhanging designs, and a pansy pin. Finishing instructions include lattice and solid block techniques.Patterns include: Crocus, Fuchsia, Rose, Harebell, Poppy, Pansy, Trillium, Bleeding Heart, Tiger Lily, Japanese Balloon Flower, Canterbury Bells, Shooting Star, Jonquil, Bluet, Morning Glory, Tulip, Zinnia, One Block Wallhanging, Four Easy Baskets Wallhanging, Small Basket Wallhanging, Salvage Sally Wallhanging, French Bouquest Wallhanging, Patty's Flowers Pot Wallhanging.

A scrap quilt as cheerful and bright as a garden of flowers -- Nana's Garden! Written by Mackie, one of Quilt in a Day's favorite teachers, Nana's Garden is a beautiful way to keep memories alive with scraps of children's and grandchildren's clothing, or strips put aside from your favorite quilts. There are so many ways to personalize your Nana's Garden. Use photo transfers in background squares to make a quilt that's a real family heirloom!

Stitch classic quilt blocks with the speed and accuracy of paper piecing. Carolina Lily, Hovering Hawk, Flying Dutchman, Lonestar -- these favorite blocks and more have never been simpler to create! Book jacket.