part one. Designing with bold blooms: Inspiration : in pursuit of bold blooms in decorative arts ; The single blossom : stitching needlepoint blooms ; Fabrics in bloom : drawing blossoms for quilting cottons ; Flowers on ribbons : designing strips of abstract flowers ; Floral patchwork : lush arrangements of flower prints ; Live flowers : arranging fresh blossoms ; Bouquet still lifes : painting cut flowers -- part two. Bold bloom quilts and needlepoints: Neutrals & soft pastels : gray random strips quilt, gray blocks quilt, white dahlia needlepoint pillow ; Bright pastels : radiating bubbles quilt, yellow sunlight quilt, basket quilt, bouquet needlepoint pillow ; Brilliant highs : attic window on-point quilt, seed packet quilt, round and round quilt, Carlton Ware needlepoint pillow ; Smoldering deep tones : hexagon florets quilt, tawny hatboxes quilt, pink peonies needlepoint pillow ; Leafy greens and flowers : leafy appliqué quilt, leafy medallion quilt, lattice with vases quilt, tulip vase needlepoint pillow ; Rich, dark tones : blue Ohio star quilt, millefiore snowball quilt, string stripes quilt, dark peony needlepoint pillow ; High contrast : floral octagons quilt, high-contrast squares quilt, carnations needlepoint pillow -- part three. How to: Instructions : quilting basics, needlepoint basics -- Templates

Renowned colour expert and quilt and fabric designer Kaffe Fassett explores flowers as a source of inspiration for patchwork and needlepoint in this new quilting guide and pattern collection. Along the way, he shares a behind-the-scenes look at his fascinating design process--from mood boards and "sketching" with colour swatches to planning and sewing the quilts. While the focus is on patchwork and needle--point, the design and color ideas translate to many design disciplines and materials, including crafts, fiber arts, floral design and home decor. Accessible to all skill levels, the designs on each page will inspire you to see how much more colourful and alive your needlework, quilts and creative projects can be