Twenty projects from table mats to quilts that will brighten up your home! Folk-style quilts add charm and comfort to any home. Here, simple yet effective quiltmaking and applique techniques for hand- and machine-work are combined with a quirky folk style. Drawing on a palette of soft country colors, author Clare Kingslake has created a project collection to brighten up your home all through the year. Discover twenty irresistible projects from small and quick table mats, bags, and purses to attention-grabbing hangings and quilts. An "e;Applique Focus"e; feature highlights the wide range of applique techniques covered here, and there are tips throughout for hand- and machine-applique to guide you toward making whimsical folk-style quilts in no time.