It's creative madness with the oldest style of American patchwork - crazy quilts! Crazy Quilting in a Weekend revives the best of this tradition with a series of 25 beautiful, contemporary home decor projects. Create lively designs that work as practical pieces for special gifts, personal accessories, or home accents. Projects are fully illustrated with over 220 step-by-step illustrations. The comprehensive "Techniques" section offers a start-to-finish quilting course, with a focus on stitching and creating embellishments and embroideries. Also included is a master class on choosing and using the best fabrics, tips on budgeting and re-using expensive fabrics, and ideas for creating effects that are eclectic yet stylish.