Book excerpt: Sure, there are lots of "make it quick" quilt patterns available -- but how many of these designs are also fun to create and highly decorative to use? These eight designs by Julie Bohringer are amazingly fast to finish with fused and Blanket-Stitched appliqué and are (mostly) machine embroidered. In fact, the Blanket Stitches double as quilting because they're worked through all the quilt layers. Once your appliqués are stitched, just add the binding and hang your little quilt on the wall! Seven projects are 10.5" x 29" and one (Waves of Glory) is 8" x 30". This refreshing approach to appliqué is also a great way for beginners to discover the rewarding hobbies of sewing and quilting. Stapled; 52 pages. 8 designs to appliqué and quilt in one step: Better by the Bushel (apples), Autumn Blaze (fall leaves), Season of Peace (poinsettia), O Christmas Tree (tree), Hot Stuff (chile peppers), Ride 'Em Cowboy (rodeo), Tools of the Trade (teaching), and Waves of Glory (American flag).