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Quilt Americana: Patriotic and 2-color star quilts from Judy MartinWhether you want to honor a service member with a patriotic quilt, pay tribute to the Stars and Stripes, or explore the graphic contrasts of classic red-and-white or blue-and-white quilts of our quilting forebears, this is the book for you! Preeminent quilt designer, Judy Martin, introduces fresh new designs and a few popular out-of-print ones that feature simple Rising Star and Evening Star blocks in her trademark innovative sets.The look is complex, but the sewing is easy.The book features complete patterns for 16 quilt designs and 7 variations. Sizes range from a table topper to bed-size quilts, with 6 sized appropriately for patriotic throw quilts. patterns for 16 handsome patriotic quilts patterns for 7 graphic 2-color quilts from scraps or just 2 solids18 additional illustrations show 2-color versions you can make from the patriotic patternsquick, little projects or heirloom bed quiltseasy enough for a beginner, but engaging enough for the experta handful of old favorites like Shakespeare in the Park and Stars ‘n’ Stripes Forevera dozen exciting, never-before-published designs.