What happens when a corporate interior designer working for a global design and architectural firm 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 machine quilter Angela Walters on using the stitching 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