Native Texan, Kristi Schroeder has had her quilts accepted into international shows and magazines. Known for her southwest-inspired approach to piecing, Kristi came to quilting through her work as a graphic designer in the corporate world. She loves to travel. She lives in Austin, Texas. For more information go to www.initialkstudio.com

Modern and exciting improvisational methods of quilting. Great on design, colour and machine quilting with projects you'll want to make. This is the sort of book where you want to start making immediately. The projects look fresh and usable and are based in tradition. This book introduces three improv piecing techniques and traditional techniques such as log cabins and needle turn appliqué to marry old and new with a complete twist. There are 18 projects in all with a wide range of appeal. The book includes Creating With Strips, Strata and Slice and Insert improv methods. There are design tips and information for quilting on your home machine as well as special instructions for piecing curves, sewing triangles, quilt as you go, needle turn appliqué and hand quilting. Instructions are very clear and beautifully presented and include at-a-glance Materials, cutting and finished size, construction and excellent photographs and diagrams. Projects include baby quilts, cushions, throws, table runners, coasters, wall hanging, table mats and quilts in different sizes. Recommended.

Native Texan, Kristi Schroeder has had her quilts accepted into international shows and magazines. Known for her southwest-inspired approach to piecing, Kristi came to quilting through her work as a graphic designer in the corporate world. She loves to travel. She lives in Austin, Texas. For more information go to www.initialkstudio.com

Modern and exciting improvisational methods of quilting. Great on design, colour and machine quilting with projects you'll want to make. This is the sort of book where you want to start making immediately. The projects look fresh and usable and are based in tradition. This book introduces three improv piecing techniques and traditional techniques such as log cabins and needle turn appliqué to marry old and new with a complete twist. There are 18 projects in all with a wide range of appeal. The book includes Creating With Strips, Strata and Slice and Insert improv methods. There are design tips and information for quilting on your home machine as well as special instructions for piecing curves, sewing triangles, quilt as you go, needle turn appliqué and hand quilting. Instructions are very clear and beautifully presented and include at-a-glance Materials, cutting and finished size, construction and excellent photographs and diagrams. Projects include baby quilts, cushions, throws, table runners, coasters, wall hanging, table mats and quilts in different sizes. Recommended.

Native Texan, Kristi Schroeder has had her quilts accepted into international shows and magazines. Known for her southwest-inspired approach to piecing, Kristi came to quilting through her work as a graphic designer in the corporate world. She loves to travel. She lives in Austin, Texas. For more information go to www.initialkstudio.com

Modern and exciting improvisational methods of quilting. Great on design, colour and machine quilting with projects you'll want to make. This is the sort of book where you want to start making immediately. The projects look fresh and usable and are based in tradition. This book introduces three improv piecing techniques and traditional techniques such as log cabins and needle turn appliqué to marry old and new with a complete twist. There are 18 projects in all with a wide range of appeal. The book includes Creating With Strips, Strata and Slice and Insert improv methods. There are design tips and information for quilting on your home machine as well as special instructions for piecing curves, sewing triangles, quilt as you go, needle turn appliqué and hand quilting. Instructions are very clear and beautifully presented and include at-a-glance Materials, cutting and finished size, construction and excellent photographs and diagrams. Projects include baby quilts, cushions, throws, table runners, coasters, wall hanging, table mats and quilts in different sizes. Recommended.