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Start with a simple block. Slice, turn, and sew slices back together. Then watch the magic happen! Each chapter focuses on a single block--just follow along to sew, slice, turn, and sew again. You'll find several design options for each block, along with a total of 24 quilt patterns, so you can make lap quilts, runners, and more with the turnabout blocks you create.

Best-selling author Vanessa Goertzen shares eighteen projects using precut 2 1/2” strips. Sew basic and advanced blocks from precut strips.

"Patterns and instructions to make 100 different blocks based on the Elm Creek Quilts books"--

"Are you tired of sewing the same old blocks? Here's what you've been waiting for: a bonanza of 75 modern quilt blocks from Elizabeth Hartman, one of the modern quilt movement's favorite designers. You'll love these fresh angular designs inspired by city life, and the mix-and-match possibilities are endless!"--

Gather your fabrics… start your machines! The Dazzling Diamonds crazy-quilt pattern is ready for your creative interpretation. One block at a time, you’ll construct twenty-seven crazy-quilting diamonds on foundation-piecing templates. With photos and step-by-step instructions, you’ll have fun embroidering the seams and adding embellishments to your unique masterwork! This pattern comes complete with an embroidery stitch guide and full-size pattern...

Provides step-by-step instructions for continuous-line swirls, circles, and points, offers advice for choosing which pattern to give a quilt maximum impact, and allows readers to draw inspiration from the author's designs Popular machine quilter Angela Walters will motivate you to try something new! Learn to stitch her fresh continuous-line designs on your longarm or domestic machine. Includes step-by-step instructions for continuous-line swirls,...