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Author : Margret Aldrich
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610605526
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (55 download)
Download or read book This Old Quilt written by Margret Aldrich and published by . This book was released on with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of writings which pay tribute to quilts and quilting memories from different eras and authors.
Author : Ann Wasserman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780989513821
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (138 download)
Download or read book Preserving Our Quilt Legacy written by Ann Wasserman and published by . This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Third Edition. Antique quilts are both precious and fragile. Thoughtful care can help preserve them for generations to come. This comprehensive book by professional quilt restorer Ann Wasserman offers a wealth of practical information to aid both? collectors hoping? to find professionals to care for their collections, and? quilters and quilt? owners who want instructions they can follow in the home.The discussion begins with guidelines for assessing each quilt's condition. A chart delineates how factors such as appraisal, heirloom, and historical values, and age or vintage, can affect the choices of treatment. Repair of damaged areas can take one of two approaches - "restoration" or "conservation." Step-by-step instructions and illustrations are given for both approaches, including information on appropriate needles, threads, fabrics, and sewing stitches. The techniques presented are applicable to patchwork, appliqué, crazy, whole cloth, and other styles of quilts. Worn fabrics, holes and tears, re-backing, and re-binding are some of the types of damage covered.A chapter on the cleaning of old quilts discusses wet washing, drying, dry cleaning and vacuuming, and compares the relative safety of these methods. Instructions for safe ways to approach cleaning quilts are given.The discussion of quilt storage includes instructions for rolling or folding, and the merits of acid-free supplies. Storage environment is also important, including temperature and humidity levels and insect control.Displaying antique quilts includes instructions for hanging quilts, plus guidelines for lighting, location, and periodic vacuuming.A bibliography, lists of suppliers, conservation labs, appraisers, and restorers are included.
Author : Jera Brandvig
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1617454737
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (174 download)
Download or read book Quilt As-You-Go Made Vintage written by Jera Brandvig and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the bestselling author of Quilt As-You-Go Made Modern—learn to create vintage quilts more quickly and easily than ever. Get comfortable with basic piecing and machine quilting - one block at a time! Best-selling author Jera Brandvig is back, this time with a romantic take on her quilt-as-you-go designs. Try your hand at nine projects, including an elegant sampler with fifty-one mix-and-match blocks. For quilt as-you-go enthusiasts, Jera shares three optional joining methods, including her new technique that makes your quilt reversible! No matter how busy your schedule, you can set attainable goals and practice quilting patchwork blocks in small, manageable pieces. · Timeless, classic quilts for busy folks! Easily finish quilts on your home machine with quilt-as-you-go · Learn a new way to quilt-as-you-go that decorates the back of your quilt in pretty patchwork squares · Mix and match fifty-one blocks to assemble a one-of-a-kind quilt! “Whilst the first book focused on improvisational techniques in a modern style, this one is about using vintage fabrics in classic block designs. There are useful sections on tools and supplies, working with batting, and choosing your fabrics. Each project is laid out in an easy-to-follow fashion that is packed with photos and diagrams. Overall, a well-considered books that is a delight to look through with a warm, encouraging tone of voice.”—Popular Patchwork
Author : Rita Weiss
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781402723179
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (231 download)
Download or read book Making Antique Quilts written by Rita Weiss and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recreate beautiful antique quilts from the pioneer days of the 1850s to the wartime 1940s--and preserve the stories they tell about America's quilting heritage. Twenty antique quilts are pictured in detailed color photos with fascinating information about each of the originals in their era. Complete, photo-filled instructions explain how to make yesterday's quilts with today's fabrics, techniques, and materials. The projects have been expertly chosen by one of the world's leading authors, publishers, and lecturers on the history of needlework. Among her selections: Chimney Sweep Variation, developed by quilters with only small pieces of fabric available; the Double Wedding Ring, a gift quilt from the 1820s; and Jacob's Ladder, another pattern drawn from the farm home scrap basket.
Author : Sarah Fielke
Publisher : CICO Books
ISBN 13 : 9781782498469
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (984 download)
Download or read book Old Quilts, New Life written by Sarah Fielke and published by CICO Books. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring 18 stunning quilts designed by Sarah Fielke—from the striking Liberty Belle log cabin quilt to the peaceful Ebb and Flow medallion quilt—inspired by quilts from the American Folk Art Museum, New York. Old Quilts, New Life features 18 stunning quilts designed by passionate quilter, author, and designer, Sarah Fielke. Sarah has selected 9 beautiful quilts from The American Folk Art Museum in New York and created two designs inspired by each quilt—the first, a sympathetic interpretation of the original piece and the second, a more contemporary creation. Old Quilts, New Life showcases these stunning quilts—each one accompanied by step-by-step instructions so you can create them at home. The book takes you through the history of the quilting tradition and explores the techniques and styles employed by quilters over the centuries. From the beautiful simplicity of an Amish quilt to a pretty pinwheel design, there is a quilt here to suit all skill levels and styles.
Author : Ruby S. McKim
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486156419
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (861 download)
Download or read book 101 Patchwork Patterns written by Ruby S. McKim and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patchwork patterns with complete instructions for cutting and sewing quilts. Various designs diagrammed and described include flower designs; rainbow designs; Irish chains; fish, bird, and leaf designs; and more.
Author : Ricky Clark
Publisher : Ohio University Press
ISBN 13 : 0821416596
Total Pages : 129 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (214 download)
Download or read book Quilts of the Ohio Western Reserve written by Ricky Clark and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Western Reserve of Ohio was once part of Connecticut. In some areas, rivers and streams still bear the original New England names, and subtle reminders of early Connecticut's culture and values are still to be found. This book is a tribute to the quilts and quilters from the past and the present who have made the Western Reserve their home." "In Quilts of the Ohio Western Reserve, Ricky Clark, one of America's foremost quilt historians, has assembled exquisite examples of calamanco, T-shaped, and borderless pieced quilts to show the influence of Connecticut aesthetics and history on the making of early quilts in this region."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Janneken Smucker
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421410532
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (214 download)
Download or read book Amish Quilts written by Janneken Smucker and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2013-11-15 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By thoroughly examining all of these aspects, Amish Quilts is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of these beautiful works.--Roderick Kiracofe, author of The American Quilt: A History of Cloth and Comfort, 1750-1950 "Journal of Amish and Plain Anabaptist Studies"
Author : Ann Hazelwood
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1683395263
Total Pages : 403 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (833 download)
Download or read book The Quilt Left Behind written by Ann Hazelwood and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-02-25 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a pricey quilt disappears, Lily Rosenthal tries to sew up the mystery—and her love life—in the Wine Country Quilt series finale. When Lily Rosenthal helps a friend sell some very expensive quilts, she is determined to keep them safely under lock and key. When one goes missing, not even the Dinner Detectives can figure out the culprit. Dreams come true in surprising ways—and quilts once left behind become new sources of joy in the fifth and final novel in the Wine Country Quilt series. Praise for Ann Hazelwood and her novels “I found myself immersed in the tale of this extended family and this wonderful quaint town . . . You will laugh, cry and share in their hopes and dreams.” —Community News “Ann Hazelwood knows a few things about the human spirit, family and dreaming big. Add a mixture of the love of quilting and all the things Missouri historic and otherwise; you will experience the words and passion of this unique and gifted author. Enjoy the experience!” —StreetScape Magazine
Author : Roberta Horton
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1607050323
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Scrap Quilts written by Roberta Horton and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010-11-05 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Antique scrap quilts can be the most humble of quilts and, at the same time, the most complicated of all quilts to understand. Roberta Horton shows her techniques for making a scrap quilt, including how to free-hand cut shapes for a folk-art look. A selection of block patterns is provided, with possibilities for pieced, pieced-and-appliqued, and folk-art scrap quilts. Roberta shares advice on the interaction of fabrics within a quilt and how to choose just the right blocks. Unpretentious and honest - and, at the same time, beautitful - old quilts give today's quilters inspiration for coloration, composition, and fabric usage.
Author : Pepper Cory
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1607050382
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Mastering Quilt Marking written by Pepper Cory and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010-11-05 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything you need to know about quilt marking all in one handy reference book, by the author of 65 Drunkard’s Path Quilt Designs. Quilting stitches do more than hold the layers of quilt together—they add light, shadow, and dimension to create a two-sided work of art. This comprehensive reference on quilt marking is the result of Pepper Cory’s years of teaching quilt marking. Inside, you’ll learn: • How to choose designs that complement and contrast with the quilt top • All about marking tools • How to make the quilt design match in the borders and corners, plus 10 ways to mark a border that do not involve matching • How to make your own quilting stencils • How to preserve a quilt design found on an old quilt • Quilting from the judge’s point of view Features photos of inspiring antique and newly-made quilts. Praise for Mastering Quilt Marking “Finally, a book that addresses the importance of quilting design in relation to the pieced surface. A must-read for quilters devoted to the art of quilting!” —Alex Anderson, quiltmaker, author, and television host of Simply Quilts “Pepper is an expert on working with stencils and creating quilting designs that make quilt tops the best they can be. Reading this book is like being in her class.” —Harriet Hargrave, teacher, author, lecturer, and master machine quilter
Author : Pat Holly
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486280136
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (862 download)
Download or read book 60 Machine Quilting Patterns written by Pat Holly and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1994-04-26 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Convenient collection of 60 patterns, specially designed to make machine quilting quick and easy. Featured are traditional feather designs, florals, geometrics, corners, borders, and many more. Includes clear, easy-to-follow instructions on machine stitching and other essentials. For quilters at all levels of expertise.
Author : Kari Cornell
Publisher : Voyageur Press
ISBN 13 : 1616738049
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (167 download)
Download or read book Around the Quilt Frame written by Kari Cornell and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2006-04-13 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVInspired by the sense of community forged by the millions of women who have gathered with friends to quilt throughout history, Around the Quilt Frame draws upon this common bond, connecting today’s quilters in a more symbolic way. This unique compilation of essays and stories about quilts and quilting blends light-hearted tales with more philosophical pieces. From a variety of well-known quilting writers, including Helen Kelley, Ami Simms, Lisa Boyer, Patricia Cox, Jean Ray Laury, and Sandra Dallas, these pieces expertly stitch together a mix of contemporary and vintage pieces to create a patchwork of treasured and timeless tales. /div
Author : Gwen Marston
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 0472068555
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (72 download)
Download or read book Mary Schafer, American Quilt Maker written by Gwen Marston and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2004-03-25 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of the woman who helped create the modern American quilting revival
Author : Sara Nephew
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0486281566
Total Pages : 66 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (862 download)
Download or read book Quilt Designs from the Thirties written by Sara Nephew and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes a brief history of 1930s quilting designs; reliable information on how to identify, authenticate, clean and repair quilts; a special section highlighting 13 quilt makers of the 1930s, with examples of their work; and patterns for 13 quilt blocks.
Author : Linda Lee
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
ISBN 13 : 1662441940
Total Pages : 470 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (624 download)
Download or read book Naupaka written by Linda Lee and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2021-11-23 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Naupaka Emmalee Gray Denning is trying to cope with the death of her husband. Burying herself in work, her children and the Lodge. She believes she is finding peace in her new existence until a documentary showcasing her as an artist appears on a local television station bringing with it danger. She chooses to flee life as she knows it, in order to protect her children and family. Can she find solace and safety in the new life she is trying to make for herself?
Author : Kathreen Ricketson
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452143862
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)
Download or read book Little Bits Quilting Bee written by Kathreen Ricketson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2014-09-16 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The colourful photographs, vibrant fabrics, and charming vintage-modern styling give this book a warm and inviting feel.” —Ellen Luckett Baker, author of 1, 2, 3 Sew Sewing with pre-cut fabric packs is all the rage. It allows for endless creativity and makes it a cinch to stitch up lovely quilts without breaking the bank. Little Bits Quilting Bee features twenty projects for small fabric scraps and bundles including jelly rolls, charm squares, layer cakes, and fat quarters. From king-sized quilts to wall hangings, and more, this beautifully illustrated book has something for sewers of every skill level. To top it all off, author Kathreen Ricketson founder of the hugely popular craft site WhipUp.net offers expert shortcuts and step-by-step instructions. “Kathreen has produced a book full of original, interesting and diverse designs that don’t look like pre-cuts at all.” —Sarah Fielke, bestselling author of Quilting: The Collection “Beautifully written and charmingly hand illustrated . . . Begins with a look at the community aspect of quilting, from quilting bees and swaps to guilds and charity quilts . . . [The quilts] are fresh, fun, modern and inspiring. Put together but not too put together if you know what I mean.” —Aneela Hoey, author of Stitched Sewing Organizers “Along with being super informative, if I had to use one adjective for the book, it would be cozy. There’s just something about the photography and the great hand drawn illustrations that make reading this book a comfy way to spend some time!” —Alissa Haight Carlton, author of Block Party—The Modern Quilting Bee
