This first time author is known throughout the quilt world for her beautiful applique work. Her prizewinning quilt LINDA'S LACE has been seen throughout the world. Now she shares her secrets for gorgeous lacy applique with us, along with three dozen of her most beautiful lacy applique patterns. This easy-to-do technique is fun, fast, and portable - perfect for quilters on the move. All you need aretwo pieces of fabric, scissors, thread, and a needle - the projects are quite portable. Lacy applique is also good for scissor-less airline travel. To prepare, just cut and baste your block, and it's ready to go. Linda also tells how to find design ideas, represent them in a drawing, and create an applique pattern from the drawings. This book is magnificently photographed for inspiration, including the author's prize-winning quilt LINDA'S LACE. Her spectacular quilts have received many awards, including winning three Great American Quilt contests sponsored by the Museum of American Folk Art in New York City. The foreword is by well-known quilter, teacher, and author Mimi Dietrich.