Welcome to England Design

Welcome to England Design!
Cynthia England's award-winning quilt, Piece and QuietEngland Design is the web home of Cynthia England, an internationally known quilting instructor and quilt pattern designer. Cynthia is most well-known for her Picture Pieced quilts. Cynthia's most recognized quilt, Piece and Quiet, was chosen as one of the "The Twentieth Century's Best American Quilts" in 2000.In addition to this award, Cynthia won Best of Show at the International Quilt Festival in Houston for Piece and Quiet in 1993 and for Open Season in 2000.

 

Visit the Meet Cynthia and Cynthia's Resume pages to learn more about the recognition her quilts have received. The Contact Info page leads to more about Cynthia's Lectures and Workshops as well as her upcoming teaching schedule.

Cynthia will be teaching at Cactus Quilts in Texas City, Texas on Saturday, August 14th. Seats are still available - so call Cactus Quilts at 409-965-9778 to reserve your place today!
 

The Quilt Show

The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson and RIcky TImsStarting May 10, 2010 Cynthia is appearing on Episode 610 of The Quilt Show. The Quilt Show is an online quilting show with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. Alex and Ricky came to Cynthia's studio back in November to film the segment with Cynthia. You'll need to be a member to view the online show, so be sure to check out The Quilt Show website and look for the Join Now button. Once you have joined you can watch their monthly videos at any time (and as many times as you'd like). There are many benefits to being a member beyond watching their monthly quilting shows, so be sure to look into it.

But first, take a peek at this 30 second YouTube promotion for the show...
 


 
See For Yourself - Picture Piecing Video Demonstrations
See For Yourself Picture Piecing Videos We are proud to offer our See For Yourself - Picture Piecing Video Demonstrations. Cynthia has decided to bring into your quilting studio the live demonstrations that are always so popular in her quilt show booths. Visit our See For Yourself - Picture Piecing Videos page to watch as Cynthia demonstrates how to picture piece her free Ice Cream Cone block pattern available on this site.

 

Picture Piecing Book
Through England Design, Cynthia has published over 50 patterns and two books. You'll find her newest book on the Books page.

Detail: Page from Cynthia England Picture Piecing bookCynthia England's Book - Picture Piecing: Creating Dramatic Pictorial QuiltsHer book Picture Piecing: Creating Dramatic Pictorial Quilts provides step-by-step details of her picture piecing design and construction technique. It has sold over 20,000 copies.The book includes full color pictures of many of Cynthia's quilts and shows numerous examples of quilts created by other quilters who have used her picture piecing techniques.
 

 

Original Floral and Bird Series Patterns now 1/2 Price!

 Daffodil floral patternHummingbird pattern Our original pattern series included 15 on-point floral and bird blocks. These patterns, along with our web-exclusive Cherry Blossom pattern, are being discontinued and are now all half price - just $3.75- while quantities last. Visit our Floral and Bird Series page for details on these patterns.