Fluffbuff

  I bought this book just for one project, and it's not even a quilt. I do things like that. Fortunately for me, I got more than I bargained for. Once I started reading it, I found that Denyse Schmidt Quilts is really a great book, with a wonderful introductory section on basic sewing (much, much needed for me) and quilting techniques. I haven't had time to start practicing yet, but from what I can tell, everything seems very clearly explained and I am not feeling too apprehensive about trying my first quilting project.

Denyse Schmidt Quilts: 30 Colorful Quilt and Patchwork Projects
by Denyse Schmidt
Chronicle Books
ISBN 0811844420

The basics of preparing your patchwork pieces, from cutting to laying out.

After the technique sections, there are ten quilts and twenty other projects including slippers, a quilted handbag, soft toys, and an eye pillow.

This is the culprit. As I laid eyes on "Steve", it was love at first sight. He will be my first patchwork project.