Enjoy Provence from home with this close-up look by two French writers and devoted quilters —includes photos, recipes and quilting crafts. Breathtaking photos capture the essence of the region, and quilt projects and Provencal recipes offer ambience and delightful, hands-on activities. Within these pages you'll find: nine quilting projects featuring American Provence-style fabrics and authentic fabric from France, too. Projects offering a variety of techniques, such as quilting, piecing, applique, photo transfer, hand-painting fabric, and boutis (a traditional Provencal technique similar to trapunto), plus an irresistible but practical and easy-to-make tote bag. A full menu for an elegant Provencal dinner, including recipes for eleven favorite dishes ranging from olive cake and thyme bread to a local orange wine. Brilliant color photos take you on a whirlwind armchair visit to beautiful, magical Provence.