See it, stitch it! Thirty-five contemporary crazy-quilting stitches, photographed step by step.

Rooted in the Victorian era, crazy quilting has a powerful allure for today's quilters, who use it to let loose and tell a unique story with fabric. Embrace crazy quilting with thirty-five must-know stitches and endless variations, shown in clear, step-by-step photographs for both right- and left-handed stitchers. Fine artist Sharon Boggon reveals design fundamentals to guide you in your process, so you can sew thoughtful, visually appealing blocks. Learn the theory and process behind this fascinating art: how to choose fabrics, piece stitch-and-flip blocks, and embellish seams with embroidery, beads, buttons, and charms.

• Learn crazy-quilting techniques with colorful photos that show every detail

• Combine fabric, embellishments, and thirty-five stitches, plus endless variations, into stunning crazy quilts as unique as you

• Unpack savvy design principals to make order of the chaos and guide the viewer's eye around the block