Louisa L. Smith was born in Indonesia, educated in the Netherlands, and moved to the U.S. in 1960. A popular quilting teacher and the author of three books, Louisa lives with her husband in Colorado, spending summers in Montana. quiltescapes.com

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Introduction How it Started HUGs and KISSes • The First Quilt • Familiar
Shapes Are Everywhere • Working in a Series The Layered Approach Using
Multiple Layers • Taking a Cue from M. C. Escher • Going in Reverse • Even
More Possibilities Basic Construction Techniques • Method One: Using a Grid
of Blocks with 1/4 KISSes and No Fusing • Method Two A: Using a Grid and
Fusing • Method Two B: Using an Invisible Grid with Multiple Layers of HUGs
and KISSes and Fusing • Method Three: Pieced HUGs and KISSes Color Value •
Finding a Color Scheme • Balancing Color • Color Checklist Machine Appliqué
Basic Appliqué Techniques • Choosing Stitches and Threads Embellishing Add
Similar Elements • Machine Embroidery The Finishing Touches Borders •
Quilting • Backing • Binding • Stretcher Frames • Sleeve Gallery Projects:
Double Vision Ova Nova Color Play 2 Quadrate Pattern on Pattern Circular
Anomaly Circle Takes the Square Circle Play Kissing and Hugging Hugs and
Kisses Double Vision Patterns Resources About the Author

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