Stuart Hillard - Simple Shapes, Stunning Quits

Stuart Hillard is on a mission to help quilters all over the world realise their quilting dreams and prove it ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it one simple shape at a time. The book is divided into five main pattern chapters focusing on one-patch quilts, strips & squares, triangles, curves and foundation piecing.

Simple Shapes Stunning Quilts teaches you the basics of quilt design; this book is packed full of pattern blocks that use the simplest shapes in order to build up your quilt. Each of the 100 blocks can be used to make one of Stuart’s quilt designs. Adapt any of the pattern blocks to create truly unique designs!

Alongside the patterns, and quilt design, Stuart has drawn on years of teaching experience to include the ultimate quilting hacks, tips and tricks, as well as his rules’ for successful quilting. The techniques chapter covers basic skills, design skills, cutting skills, paper piecing, easy appliqué techniques and advice on how to add border and binding with the help of step-by-step photographs.

Perfect for beginners having a hand at their first quilt, and advanced quilters looking for new inspiration.