The quilter's dream - more than 450 original quilts dating back to the 18th century. This first and only book done in cooperation with the Quilter's Guild Heritage Collection explores the influence the items in the collection have on the designs of 12 contemporary quilt makers, with a showcase of stunning modern quilts and a discussion of incorporating ideas from the past into new designs.

The book opens with an introduction to the history of British patchwork and quilting from the 17th to 20th Century, giving readers invaluable historical information. In the design section, 12 quilters discuss their own approaches for incorporating themes from the past into striking contemporary designs, with a description of personal techniques and more than 150 color photos showcasing their gorgeous quilts. This empowering book will inspire quilters to explore their own creativity with guidance on how to begin the creative process and explore quilting tradition.

• Discusses the creative techniques involved in creating contemporary quilts from traditional designs
• 12 quilters showcase their beautiful designs inspired by patchwork and quilts from the Quilter's Guild Heritage Collection