Glorious Patchwork by Kaffe Fassett, Liza Prior Lucy (1997, Hardcover)

I've always been a fan of Kaffe Fassett's quilt designs and Liza Prior Lucy's implementation of them because of their liveliness and energy. But I definitely think you should determine if you're a fan before investing in any of their quilting books. Research Fassett's fabric designs and his and Lucy's quilt designs online to determine if their vibrantly unique style matches your own. It's not fair to criticize something just because you don't like it. Fassett is one of the best textile artists/designers of the last 50 years and Lucy is a master quilter.

More than the multitude of quilting projects with excellent instructions in this book, the reader is offered motivation and inspiration. Fassett's fascination with color and its place in history is briefly covered here along with exquisite color photographs.

Fassett's quilts can be completed by quilters with beginning level skills. If color theory intimidates you, don't worry, the designs are easy to replicate using Fassett's color choices (although you're always encouraged to follow your own muse).