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This stunning book, from quilting guru and best-selling author Carolyn Forster, contains 20 different patchwork shapes, from triangles and diamonds, to tumblers, clamshells and applecores, each made up into a stunning one-patch design. For each of the 20 shapes you get:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full-size template, ready to trace off and use \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePiecing instructions to help you put together your one-patch designs with ease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayout variations to inspire you to use each shape in numerous ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear photographic visuals showcasing Carolyn's chosen layout and fabric.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA complete quilting primer makes this book accessible for beginners, with advice on scaling the templates up and down, and both hand and machine sewing. 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