Fabricadabra: Simple Quilts, Complex Fabrics

The author of Kaleidoscope Quilts shows how to use simple piecing to create spectacular quilts that are a feast for the eyes.
Imagine a traditional quilt, its ordinary shapes gift wrapped with intricate fabrics. Celebrated author, teacher, and fabric designer Paula Nadelstern shows you how to design simple but stunning quilts with the help of vivacious fabric prints. Analyze fabrics to uncover their piecing potential for color and symmetry. Make your own cutting templates and learn how to get the "seemingly seamless" look made famous by Paula's kaleidoscopic quilts. Example piecing diagrams show just how easy it is to quilt a visual spectacle.
• Fabricadabra! Discover your fabric's hidden potential and sew complex-looking quilts that are easy to piece with industry leader Paula Nadelstern
• Understand symmetry in fabrics and fool the eye with daring design strategies
• Fussy cut prints to perfection with self-drafted templates and camouflage seams for luminous effects