"Create everything from simple layouts to art quilts with just one block and a design wall! In this book, Valerie teaches quilters basic design concepts, how to alter tumbler shapes to expand design possibilities and group tumblers to create complex repeated patterns, and color placement for stunning quilts"--
One block shape, endless ways to play with color & design!
If you were drawn to quilting because you love color and fabric, then single-block quilts are a perfect way to jump right in! Tumbler blocks are easy to make and work wonderfully with pre-cuts and fabric scraps, resulting in endless design opportunities! Get started with simple tumbler block instructions before diving into 16 projects, from modern to traditional. You'll learn how basic design concepts, such as color placement or altering values, bring life to a quilt. Discover how you can achieve more complex patterns by changing the shape of the tumbler along with more advanced techniques.
- Explore 16 quilt projects ranging from traditional to modern, from bold patterns to art quilts.
- With so many simple to complex design options, tumbler quilts are inviting for both beginners and more experienced quilters.
- Each quilt project is a learning opportunity — Valerie explains why and how each one works so; you can use the concept for future projects.
Tumbler blocks are easy to make and offer endless possibilities. Quilt your way through 16 modern to traditional projects that explore foolproof color placement methods and design techniques.
