Country Living Making & Displaying Quilts

How can you beautifully enhance an existing room or create a whole new look with quilts -- and make some extraordinary designs yourself? With decorating advice and stunning projects gathered by Country Living magazine, here is your source for the best in American quilt design. Color is one of the most fascinating and enjoyable aspects of quilting, from redwork embroidery on white linen to single-color stars on dark fabric. To get a contemporary chic look, the key is to decide on the most important decorative feature in your room, such as a red and white quilt, and make sure that nothing else is allowed to dominate it. If you prefer 1950s style, remember that having lots of retro-floral patterns can make a room look busy. Counteract this by placing a throw over the foot of your bed in a solid color that's also found in your quilt fabrics. Which project should you make? Try Butterflies at the Crossroads with its strong hues on a cream background to bring a comforting homey feel to a bedroom. Or choose Blue and White Checkerboard for a country setting.Hoggett, Sarah is the author of 'Country Living Making & Displaying Quilts' with ISBN 9781588162731 and ISBN 1588162737.