This innovative book is for any quilter who is tired of traditional quilting patterns and wants to create a quilt that is uniquely her own. By explaining the principles of good design in terms that are easy for novices to understand and with appealing examples, THE QUILTER`S BOOK OF DESIGN takes the mystery out of the design process and seeks to overcome quilters` creative block. An award-winning quilter and designer, Ann Johnston explains the thinking behind quilt designs, describing the tools designers can use to create different visual effects--line, shape, value, color, patten, and texture. She next offers different approaches or starting points to begin the creative process.