Simply Retro: Fresh Quilts From Classic Blocks

Description

In this book, classic-block quilting gets a modern makeover with jumbo sizes, fresh prints and colours, and bold styles. Best-selling author Camille Roskelley puts a brand new spin on traditional block quilting in her wonderful new book, Simply Retro. By exploring modern print combinations and employing innovative techniques like supersizing blocks, Camille offers a fresh interpretation of classics blocks in 12 achievable projects. Simple enough for beginners, all of the projects are easy to piece using pre-cuts, yardage and scrap fabrics. And, as always, Camille's foolproof instructions and expert knowledge will guide and inspire you every step of the way.

Reviews

In Camille's words, this book starts with the idea of taking traditional blocks, updating them, upscaling them and giving them a twist. You'll love the way Camille has simplified the piecing to maximize chain piecing and minimize Y-seams. --Australian Quilters Companion; July 2013

Author description

Camille Roskelley is a best-selling quilting author. She also runs her own pattern company, Thimble Blossoms.