What happens when an interior designer with a background in commercial architecture turns her expertise to quilt patterns? Extraordinary designs! Natalie Barnes shows how to use color, contrast, and composition to achieve a one-of-a-kind look. Included is a chapter by the masterful Angela Walters on using the quilting itself to complement these concepts. Twist and turn simple blocks to create impressive, random-looking modern designs Learn to trust unusual color combinations and choose fabrics with confidence 13 enticing patterns: quilts, table runners, wall hangings, place mats, and quilted storage boxes