Simple Start, Stunning Finish

Turn Circles, Squares and Rectangles into Gorgeous Quilts • 15 hip, quick-to-make quilts that get dramatic results from simple shapes and large-scale prints • Color inspirations from traditional to trendy, soft to spicy • Sizes that suit your décor, from smaller wallhangings to large bed-sized quilts • Learn Valori's secrets of successful quiltmaking - color and fabric selection, design, piecing and appliqué techniques, and more Valori shows you how to make striking, colorful quilts that only look hard to make - use her techniques to get beautiful results in a lot less time than you'd think! Project instructions include tips on choosing fabrics, working with color, strip piecing to create amazing color effects, appliqué, curved and paper piecing, and easy ways to quilt the finished top. Time-challenged quilters and beginners looking to build their skills will love this fresh approach.