It is truly special when nostalgia, creativity, and passion converge. Few know this better than noted quilting instructor and designer Louise Papas. In Vintage Vibe Quilts & Projects, Louise shares her expertise in recreating quilts from some of her favorite bygone eras, often using scrap fabrics and a combination of hand-piecing and -quilting techniques and machine piecing. Learn how to mix vintage and modern fabrics or repurpose flea market and thrift shop finds by creating eight beautiful quilts and nine scrappy projects. Louise takes you by the hand, teaching you how to choose fabrics, the best tools and supplies for your sewing kit, and how to make and use templates. She shows you piecing techniques and needle-turn applique, as well as tried-and-true methods for basting, quilting, and binding your finished pieces. Each project features step-by-step instructions, comprehensive materials lists and cutting instructions, and detailed assembly diagrams, so adventurous beginners and seasoned sewists alike can create nostalgic, heirloom-quality pieces that have just the right touch of modern flair. Inside you'll find: An introduction to the Vintage Vibe design aesthetic, Helpful tips, including how to choose fabrics, recommended tools, and how to make and use templates, Practical advice on a variety of techniques, including hand piecing and quilting, machine piecing, foundation and English paper piecing, and needle-turn appliqué, 8 Vintage Vibe quilt patterns, 9 charming scrappy projects using fabric remnants, Full-size pattern templates.