Roberta Horton Books

This the tenth in the series of Kaffe Fassett's highly successful patchwork and quilting books from Rowan, celebrating a decade of books from one of the foremost colourists of his time. It offers 20 new quilt designs that embrace a strong floral theme and use Kaffe's new fabrics. Photographed at Great Dixter, the 15th century English manor house home of Christopher Lloyd, the well known pioneering gardener and writer, is the sumptuous backdrop for the glorious collection of new quilt designs from Kaffe and his chosen designers. Kaffe's new printed fabrics, Brocade Floral and Pinking Flower, which are lush florals and Targets and Jungle Stripe, which are dramatic large scale designs. Spot and Aboriginal Dot are small-scale designs that quilters find particularly useful. Colours range from the rich and sumptuous to delicate pastels. New woven stripes from India come in rich earthy shades and are a welcome addition to the range. Country Garden Quilts is constructed rather like a cookery book with a sumptuous photo of the finished project, an ingredients list and written instructions illustrated with coloured diagrams, plus a 'flat shot' photo and all the templates needed.

Piece by piece, world-renowned textile artist Kaffe Fassett and his team of designers create famously stunning quilts. Over the years, Fassett has attracted a passionate audience of quilters, who will revel in this exciting new collection of 20 beautiful quilts, each a gorgeous display of the dynamic colorways, keen fabric choices, and brilliant design sense at work. Photographed at the Skansen Museum in Stockholm, Sweden, Kaffe's vibrant collection provides a pleasing contrast to its spare, homey surroundings. The patterns, based on Kaffe's signature line of Rowan fabrics, are designed by him along with some of the world's finest quilters, including Liza Prior Lucy, Pauline Smith, Roberta Horton, and introducing Corinne Kramer. In addition to complete instructions, Quilts in Sweden includes Kaffe's tips and techniques, culled from more than 30 years of experience, which offer additional one-of-a-kind guidance.

Here is a treasury of magnificent quilt projects designed by Kaffe Fassett, Roberta Horton, Mary Mashuta, Pauline Smith, and other top fiber artists. Featuring both traditional and contemporary designs, these 21 vibrant quilt projects range in ability from easy to more challenging and come complete with step-by-step directions. Plus, a practical how-to section provides instant troubleshooting, and lavish photos showcase Kaffe Fassett's distinctive handwoven fabrics.