Dinah Travis illustrates how to assemble an applique quilt with a variety of fabrics and designs, using many different ideas and techniques. Beginning with the materials needed, and the colours and types of fabrics that may be used, Dinah Travis goes on to give concise instructions, accompanied by colour drawings and clear photographs, on how to assemble the quilt. Help is given on choosing the right tools and fabrics for particular designs, planning the layout, drawing the basic traditional designs, the various applique techniques and finishing off the quilt.