by Jenny Jackson - undifferentiated
First published 2022
Jenny Jackson presents English paper piecing as an accessible path to creating sharp, geometric quilts. This traditional technique uses paper templates in various shapes that quilters sew together by hand rather than machine. Jackson guides beginners through the complete process while offering experienced quilters techniques for faster, more precise results. The book contains 18 home projects ranging from simple coasters and wall hangings to full-sized quilts. Jackson incorporates 20 different template shapes beyond the standard hexagon, including diamonds, octagons, and curved pieces. Each project includes colouring pages for planning personal colour schemes. The hand-sewing approach makes these projects portable, allowing quilters to work while watching television or socializing. Jackson draws on years of television demonstrations and magazine features to create modern patterns that build skills progressively.
Genres: art, non-fiction, how-to
Vibes: accessible, instructional, modern
Tropes: beginner-friendly, progressive-skill-building
128 pages · Paperback · David & Charles