The Gentle Art of Quilt-Making is a charming, inspirational and practical collection of 15 quilts for would-be quilters by leading author Jane Brocket. In this imaginative quilting book, Jane introduces readers to 14 quilts inspired by moments, places and objects from our world. There's a Lisbon Tile Quilt, inspired by Portugese decor, a Floral Frocks Quilt inspired by summer dresses, flower gardens and herbaceous borders and a Suits and Ties Quilt reusing sober woollen suiting contrasting with extravagant silk ties designed in an Irish Chain. The practical section covers all the knowledge you'll need - from chain-piecing, hand-quilting and sandwiching to binding, storage and caring for your quilt. Armed with theses design techniques, you can embark on your quilting journey and begin creating your own personal masterpiece. Featuring stunning inspirational photography throughout, in The Gentle Art of Quilt-Making you will discover how to quilt and design with confidence and create totally unique quilts for family and friends. * Jane Brocket is an established author and quilter, with connections in the industry * Aspirational and imaginative nature of the projects, as well as the lengthy intro essays, offer something new for the quilting market * Features beautiful photography which appeals to quilters and sewists as well as interior design enthusiasts Competition: Urban Quilting;Modern Quilting;Simple Geometric Quilting;Quilting by Hand;Sew Chinelo;Bags for Life;Simple Shapes Stunning Quilts;Use Scraps, Sew Blocks, Make 100 Quilts;Ultimate Sewing Bible. Wendy Chow;Julius Arthur;Laura Preston;Riane Elise;Chinelo Bally;The Great British Sewing Bee;Stuart Hillard.