"All quilters draw inspiration from the past. But how do today's artisans put their personal stamp on classic patterns? Twenty influential quilters from across the stylistic spectrum--including Jacquie Gering, Darlene Zimmerman, Allison Aller, and Victoria Findlay Wolfe--present their unique creative vision of timeless designs. Each pattern, from bear paw to flying geese to log cabin, comes with step-by-step instructions for two adaptations, one traditional, the other modern"-- Provided by publisher.