Patchwork is a fascinating technique and this new method takes away the fear of "cutting away" without a ruler, using a rotary cutter freely and naturally! After an introduction to free-form cutting, you will learn about the approaches and various scopes of design for free-form strip piecing, the log cabin pattern, and the carpet pattern. Quickly enjoy success with 19 models and ideas for small, easy to reproduce, and not very time-consuming projects. Make wonderful gifts ? cute bags, attractive covers for binders or small notebooks, small wall hangings, and many more beautiful things. See how much fun free-form cutting techniques can be when you do not have to adhere to strict rules. AUTHOR: Tina Mast works as a home economics teacher. She has been involved with patchwork since 1996; her works have already been presented in several individual and group exhibitions.