From the Introduction: "This book is organized as a workbook. In the first section, a small amount of 3-D theory is given so the quilter will understand the underlying principles of these patterns. Information about choosing fabric colors and values is also included to help make the quilts more impressively 3-D. Next the tools are described and then rotary cutting and speed piecing techniques are given......Then a step by step pattern section gives directions for 14 exciting Building Block quilts. Last, some additional information on designing quilts may suggest new approaches to the interested quilter..........."