Ten Modern Quilts offers ten easy, graphic quilt patterns suitable for the experienced beginner and sophisticated enough for any quilter interested in modern and contemporary quilting. Each of the ten quilt patterns includes a picture of the finished quilt, fabric requirements, comprehensive step-by-step instructions and diagrams and illustrations of two alternate colorways. Many of Basil's students who have made quilts from the patterns in this book have gone on to make additional quilts from the same patterns in different colorways. Innovative and simplified methods for cutting and sewing braids are also covered. Based upon requests from his students, Basil included a separate chapter on designing interesting quilt backs. Ten Modern Quilts is his second book; his first is Seven Simple Sensational Modern Quilts which has been one of the top selling quilt books in his local quilt shop.