Ditto! I remember the shaded nine patch (don't remember if that was the name, but it had a lighter side and a darker side diagonally).

A friend recommended A Quilter's Catalog to me. It's an odd name, as it makes me think of catalog as in magazine to circle things I want. It's really more like catalog of information... http://www.amazon.com/The-Quilters-C...ter%27s+catalg

The Quilter ' Complete Guide is the book that I always go back to as a reference. I don't know how many quick techniques it has but it is the best reference book in quilting imho.

[h=1]The Quilters Ultimate Visual Guide: From A to Z - Hundreds of Tips and Techniques for Successful Quiltmaking edited by Ellen Phal. I can't tell you how often I refer to this book. The pictures really explain things well. It's just a gem.[/h]

Quilters ultimate visual guide -- I use it often as a guide, and it the one I gift to. New quilters

I'd recommend the Art of Machine Piecing, by Sally Collins. She teaches how to piece precisely. I've only adopted a couple of her techniques, and my piecing life runs so much smoother! Pieces fit together easily, with less ripping and re-doing. I recommend this book and buy it for friends all the time. I took an all day workshop with her, on precision piecing, and it is hands-down the best class I ever took.

Everyone's suggestions are great. Might I add Eleanor Burns is known for her quick techniques. Super simple instructions. I just added to my collection "both book and DVD" Sally Collins Mastering Precision Piecing.

Over here in UK Amazon are selling this book for £54 a lot of fabric could be purchased. There is a kindle edition as well. But sooooo expensive new.

They sell them at Cottonpatch for £19.95 or even better - Play has it for £14.97 and free delivery!

Thanks! It seems like it is sold out though.