From two-patch quilts to charm quilts with thousands of individual fabric squares, the basic building block for quilters of all skill levels is the patch. And the shape of the patch in its simplest ...

Substitute a column of fabric for a traditional quilt block. Use Nancy’s quick method to make the time-honored Tumbling Tumblers block—turning a traditional quilt into a modern one. Learn to audition ...

Replace traditional quilt blocks with sleek columns of fabric. Nancy sews Heartbeat Columns and Interrupted Columns—both provide pleasing movement. The Heartbeat Quilt looks much like an EKG. It’s a ...