**For

**For

this landmark 25th book **in

his highly successful patchwork

and quilt series, Kaffe Fassett

has chosen the southern coast of

England as the inspiration for his new collection of quilts. Beachgoers

have long enjoyed the rocky shores near Hastings in East Sussex for their wild beauty and classic

architecture. Featuring several miles of coastline, this seaside community

has its roots in the fishing industry and was the

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

renaissance thanks to a thriving

arts movement. The gallery section of the book showcases

the 21 new designs, all brilliantly

photographed on location by Debbie

Patterson. The deep jewel tones

of

Kaffe's Maroon

Frames are enhanced by the geometric lines of similarly toned beach

huts. Kaffe's Vintage Stars has an old-world

quality featuring earthy tones

that are brilliantly set against

the backdrop of a

brick garden wall. The stunning Colour Garden quilt, featured

on the cover, feels perfectly at home draped over an old fishing boat overlooking the sea, while

his confectionary Fruit

Sorbet cushion showcases taffy-inspired pastels sure to inspire

a cozy afternoon by

the beach. With both Kaffe's classic fabrics

and his forward-thinking new designs to choose from, quilters

will be thrilled with all Quilts by the Sea offers. In addition to the quilt designs,* Quilts by the Sea * includes detailed step-by-step instructions, accompanied by a flat shot of each quilt with the relevant block or quilt assembly

diagram, while a how-to section offers

more detailed guidance.