Modern Holiday

Dress up your home in contemporary Christmas cheer with these holiday sewing projects by the acclaimed fabric and quilt designer.

These quilts and decorations from designer Amanda Murphy take Christmas in a bright new direction that updates the traditional reds and greens with blues, pinks, and whites. This illustrated guide features nine quilts and nine home decorations, including seasonal pillows, a tree skirt, an advent calendar, Christmas stocking, and more.

• Create modern looks with favorite blocks like Flying Geese, Dresden Plate, and Hexagon

• Use all your skills: piecing, appliqué, and hand embellishment

• Make many of the quilts for any season with a simple change of fabrics