Inspired by quilts seen in Amish country, many of these designs are based on traditional patterns, but some have been reimagined or repeated multiple times to create more intricate designs to color. Each quilt is printed on only one side of the page; facing pages contain inspirational Amish proverbs.To make the quilts even more colorful and interesting, sketch fabric designs – plaids, checks, paisleys, flowers, or abstract shapes – into the larger quilt blocks, use pattern stamps, or even collage fabric scraps to the pages. And if the designs inspire you to make quilts of your own, the pages can be used as templates for quilt-making. Rachel J. Good is the author of more than 2300 articles and 30 books, including the Sisters & Friends series of Amish novels. A former teacher and librarian, she has an MA from Vermont College and an MFA in Writing and Illustrating from Hollins University.