Containing 25 step-by-step patchwork projects based on traditional American and English designs, this book is arranged according to the methods used - hand-sewn, machine-sewn using templates, and template-free. The projects, which are graded according to expertise, include smaller items such as pillows and cushions, as well as full-sized quilts. Each one is accompanied by a short introduction explaining the origins and social significance of the design in question.