Brad and Judy Niemeyer designed the layout, instructions, and foundation papers for the Milk Thistle Placemats. A collection of fabrics designed by Judel and Judy Niemeyer with Timeless Treasures were selected to make samples shown on the cover called the Raspberry Parfait Tonga Batik Mini Collection. A sewing technique called foundation paper piecing is used to assemble the units required to make this quilt. Curved piecing is used to join the units after the foundation piecing is completed.

Milk Thistle Placemats are from the Fireworks Mixer collection. There are many options to change the look of the placemat using other options from the Fireworks collection..