Kaffe Fassett's Quilts by the Sea

Forthis landmark 25th book inhis highly successful patchworkand quilt series, Kaffe Fassetthas chosen the southern coast ofEngland as the inspiration for his new collection of quilts. Beachgoershave long enjoyed the rocky shores near Hastings in East Sussex for their wild beauty and classicarchitecture. Featuring several miles of coastline, this seaside communityhas its roots in the fishing industry and was thesite of the Norman Conquest's Battle of Hastings in 1066. Once a popular Victorian resort area, this gem of the southern coast is now experiencing a travelrenaissance thanks to a thrivingarts movement. The gallery section of the book showcasesthe 21 new designs, all brilliantlyphotographed on location by DebbiePatterson. The deep jewel tonesofKaffe's MaroonFrames are enhanced by the geometric lines of similarly toned beachhuts. Kaffe's Vintage Stars has an old-worldquality featuring earthy tonesthat are brilliantly set againstthe backdrop of abrick garden wall. The stunning Colour Garden quilt, featuredon the cover, feels perfectly at home draped over an old fishing boat overlooking the sea, whilehis confectionary FruitSorbet cushion showcases taffy-inspired pastels sure to inspirea cozy afternoon bythe beach. With both Kaffe's classic fabricsand his forward-thinking new designs to choose from, quilterswill be thrilled with all Quilts by the Sea offers. In addition to the quilt designs, Quilts by the Seaincludes detailed step-by-step instructions, accompanied by a flat shot of each quilt with the relevant block or quilt assemblydiagram, while a how-to section offersmore detailed guidance.