Author and Artist Cynthia England has found it with her innovative Picture Piecing method. Not a foundation or paper piecing method - Entirely machine pieced - All straight-line piecing - No paper to pick out - Work from the right side of the fabric. Cheating is actually encouraged! 17 Gorgeous projects from table runners to large quilts. Unusual sets and color combinations - contemporary and traditional. For the quilter who likes it ALL!

"A comprehensive guide on how to take a captivating photography and use it as a springboard to create a realistic quilt. Learn how to design your own blocks and quilts using quilter Cynthia England's innovative award-winning techniques."--Publisher

65 Quilt blocks for foundation piecing.

A collection of one thousand quilt details showing how others utilize color and design elements to craft creative pieces.

Dresden plates, pinwheel blocks, Flying Geese . . . work your way up until you’re piecing like a pro! Starting with the simplest patchwork squares and working your way up to more challenging appliqué and paper piecing, you’ll sew through a cheery eleven-row sampler quilt and two bonus projects. Build 25 specific quilting skills such as getting an accurate ¼˝ seam, constructing on-point squares, and using the 45° angle on a ruler. Straightforward how-to photos and links to full-size patterns are included. Gain confidence and learn new tips along the way, whether you’re a beginner or a more experienced quilter.

Piece dazzling diamond and gorgeous gemstone quilts Add dimension and luminosity to your quilts with gorgeous gemstone piecing! Learn the basics of abstraction and color theory as you piece stunning works of art with gem quilt expert MJ Kinman. After years of perfecting her technique, Kinman explains freezer paper piecing in brilliant detail with jewel quilting ideas to help you express your own creativity. Get helpful advice on fabric selection and quilting patterns to illuminate each cut. A sample gem quilt pattern helps you practice as you follow along step by step. Then find your own muse and bring any gemstone to life in exquisite detail. Just as gems can sparkle and glow in a million different ways, you’ll be inspired by the author’s work and a gallery of student quilts to help you let go of perfection and embrace the chaos of color and light. Shine on! Learn to create freezer-paper patterns for your own gemstone quilts Build skills as you sew a sample diamond quilt top, with step-by-step instructions See a gallery of ground-breaking jewel quilts from the author and her students