Each of the projects in this book involves joining linear columns of fabrics. It's all straight stitching; it's an ideal way to begin your quilting adventure. Select a group of coordinating fabric colorations and stitch a "Follow My Lead" Column Quilt. Add texture and interest to a Scrappy Column Quilt by using fabric remnants to create dimensional inserts. Or, create the illusion of floating blocks in a Suspended 4-Patch Column Quilt. Once you see how easy the process is, experiment by making other columns using your own combinations of blocks and fabrics. You'll enjoy your introduction to column quilting, and you'll be amazed how quick and easy it is - as well as how many creative opportunities it offers. By Nancy Zieman for her Sewing with Nancy series.