Susan McCord (1829-1909) was one of the most innovative quiltmakers of the 19th century. Each of her quilts is based on traditional design, but she added her own flair. The quilts are full of details that no one else thought of.

This book is a tribute to the work of Susan McCord in the form of contemporary pieces inspired by her ideas. Shauna Oak Christensen, who fell in love with McCord's baskets and bowls of flowers, has stitched several quilts that take flight from the antique designs. Deb Rowden and Barbara Brackman adapted McCord's string-pieced applique to their own visions. Pieced designs by Jean Stanclift and Georgann Eglinski offer simple designs for baby quilts or wall hangings.