Quilters will learn the most exciting new techniques in the industry with Contemporary Quilting. This book provides a history of how quilting techniques have evolved over the years, moving on to in-depth instruction on today's hottest trends and unique methods and a dozen projects highlighting each technique. This unique new book gives readers a look at today's most popular quilting styles in a glorious full-colour gallery of 75 quilts, complete with information about the designer, awards the quilt won, and what inspired the design of the quilt. The book discusses the techniques used in creating the quilts, and then moves on to step-by-step instructions for 12 projects that incorporate each technique discussed, including a wall hanging, a crazy quilt featuring contemporary fabrics and modern decorative stitches, and a "memory quilt" that uses modern photo transfer techniques.