Discover how to make and combine patchwork blocks in the calm neutral palette and modern country style beloved of Japanese quilters-known worldwide as Japanese taupe quilts- recognizable by their use of traditional quilt blocks combined with contemporary woven textiles and sophisticated prints. Choose from over 125 traditional blocks reinterpreted in contemporary Japanese-inspired taupe fabrics including four, five, and nine-patch, Log Cabin, and Mariner's Compass blocks, plus hexagons, blocks with curves, applique, and more. Combine different fabrics and prints to create the overall look and distinctive style that typifies these quilts, plus all the step-by-step techniques you need to make up the blocks and design your own beautiful quilts.