Kaffe Fassett Quilts by the Sea -- Kaffe Fassett

<b>For<br>this landmark 25th book</b> in<br>his highly successful patchwork<br>and quilt series, Kaffe Fassett<br>has chosen the southern coast of<br>England as the inspiration for his new collection of quilts. Beachgoers<br>have long enjoyed the rocky shores near Hastings in East Sussex for their wild beauty and classic<br>architecture.</p> <p/>Featuring several miles of coastline, this seaside community<br>has its roots in the fishing industry and was the<br>site of the Norman Conquest's Battle of Hastings in 1066. Once a popular Victorian resort area, this gem of the southern coast is now experiencing a travel<br>renaissance thanks to a thriving<br>arts movement.</p> <p/> </p> <p/>The gallery section of the book showcases<br>the 21 new designs, all brilliantly<br>photographed on location by Debbie<br>Patterson. The deep jewel tones<br>of<br>Kaffe's Maroon<br>Frames are enhanced by the geometric lines of similarly toned beach<br>huts. Kaffe's Vintage Stars has an old-world<br>quality featuring earthy tones<br>that are brilliantly set against<br>the backdrop of a<br>brick garden wall. The stunning Colour Garden quilt, featured<br>on the cover, feels perfectly at home draped over an old fishing boat overlooking the sea, while<br>his confectionary Fruit<br>Sorbet cushion showcases taffy-inspired pastels sure to inspire<br>a cozy afternoon by<br>the beach.</p> <p/>With both Kaffe's classic fabrics<br>and his forward-thinking new designs to choose from, quilters<br>will be thri