In Patchwork Quilts & Gifts Jo demonstrates a wide range of patchwork and quilting techniques suitable for the beginner to the more experienced sewer, including her unique template-free and bondaweb applique, needle-turn applique, hand and machine quilting, embroidery and embellishing.
The 10 full-size quilt designs are accompanied by10 smaller projects which use a motif or design taken from the original quilt enabling you to make up quick patchwork projects to accessorize your home or for a fabulous gifts for family and friends. Projects include cushions, hangings, a needle cushion and a cuddly rabbit and offering a fantastic 'taster' of Jo's designs if you don't feel ready to tackle a full quilt but there are, plenty of larger scale projects for the more experienced sewer looking for a challenge.
Jo Colwill is an expert patchworker and quilter with over 25 years experience and the owner of Cowslip Workshops, a haven for quilters in the UK, where she runs patchwork and applique classes.