Spectacular Rectangles: 12 Quilts from a Simple Shape by Ilene Bartos. Paperpack, 80 pages (That Patchwork Place, 2010).

Here’s a book of traditional quilting ideas—with a twist! You’ll find Log Cabin blocks, chevrons, stacked Chinese Coins, and more, yet they don’t look like the same old patterns. By focusing on rectangular blocks, Ilene Barton has created 12 refreshing designs. Easy enough for confident beginners, these quilts offer plenty of appeal for advanced quilters as well.