Margit Echols

Mildred Smith

Although this book includes many bed quilts, it's really more of a "quilt projects" book. There are plenty of good ideas for how to use puffy quilt "biscuits", including kitchen potholders and basket liners. There's a Halloween trick-or-treat bag, Christmas ornaments and tree skirt, and lots of seasonal quilted projects. All of them look professionally done, although this is definitely a "country kitchen" quilting book, so if you like a more modern quilted look, be aware of that.

The author has included many projects that go beyond simple quilts to Christmas decorations and other home decor items. Each project has a photo, materials list, pattern to copy for cutting, and assembly instructions. There is an introductory chapter covering the basics of sewing and quilting.