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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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : Ruth Ebright Finley
Publisher : E P M Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780939009688
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (96 download)
Download or read book Old Patchwork Quilts and the Women who Made Them written by Ruth Ebright Finley and published by E P M Publications. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1929, this book is an enduring contribution to the study of women's history. The 200 photos and diagrams are supplemented by eight pages of color plates and an introduction by Barbara Brackman.
Author : Julie Hendricksen
Publisher : Martingale
ISBN 13 : 1604688041
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)
Download or read book Preserving History written by Julie Hendricksen and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2016-09-07 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to reproduce the time-honored treasures of the past with authenticity and ease. Create your own versions of antique designs from a stunning collection of history-rich quilts spanning the late 1800s through the 1930s. Get the historic look you love with detailed instructions for constructing your reproduction from start to finish, with a special focus on the types of quilting designs popular through the years. Use your modern quilting tools and skills to re-create antique quilts for daily use or display An essential resource, brimming with possibilities for antique-quilt lovers Close-up photos and detailed construction tips make it easy to understand how antique quilts were finished
Author : Julie Hendricksen
Publisher : Martingale
ISBN 13 : 160468710X
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)
Download or read book Remembering the Past written by Julie Hendricksen and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Antique quilts have a romance about them that captivates quilters and collectors. But inheriting such a treasure is rare, and buying one can be costly. What to do? If you love antique quilts and enjoy remaking them with today's Civil War reproduction prints, this is the book for you. 14 patterns make re-creating antique quilts a breeze using modern techniques Most patterns show both the new and antique versions, and all include full instructions Learn more about the fabrics you love--from shirtings to plaids--and view close-up photos of both antique and reproduction quilts
Author : Margret Aldrich
Publisher : Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN 13 : 9780896587489
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (874 download)
Download or read book This Old Quilt written by Margret Aldrich and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 160 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 : Linda Welters
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Down by the Old Mill Stream written by Linda Welters and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Additional essays connect Rhode Island quilts to the state's historic, cultural, and social heritage, exploring the stylistic aspects of quilts made by various ethnic groups and the power of quilts to connect generations. Part II highlights thirty quilts, dating from the mid-eighteenth century through 1935. These vignettes explore such topics as shipwrecks that brought calicoes to Block Island and a quilt made by a suspected female vampire."--BOOK JACKET.
Author : Linda Baxter Lasco
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781574326826
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (268 download)
Download or read book Orange Peel written by Linda Baxter Lasco and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Quilt Museum's annual New Quilts from an Old Favorite contest once again has brought out the best in creativity from today's talented quiltmakers. Quilts are selected for their excellence in design and techniques, their innovations, and their contributions to an exhibit showing the wide range of designs and styles the selected traditional pattern can inspire. With the favorite Orange Peel traditional block as a starting point, a dizzying array of original interpretations is included in this companion volume to the contest and exhibit. Each quiltmaker or team of quiltmakers describes their experience of creating a unique rendering of this much-loved pattern. Original sketches and inspiration, design problems and solutions, techniques both new and old are all described in the quilters' own words.
Author : Sandra L Hatch
Publisher : Annie's
ISBN 13 : 9781592170005
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Illustrated Guide to Vintage Quilting written by Sandra L Hatch and published by Annie's. This book was released on 2002-06-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is loaded with ideas on caring for vintage quilts. Learn what to look for when purchasing antique quilts and how to integrate them into the home. We offer suggestions for turning an unfinished quilt into something beautiful and how to recycle old quilt blocks and tops.
Author : Anne Dutton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781604604023
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (4 download)
Download or read book Vintage Quilt Treasures written by Anne Dutton and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timeless treasures resurface in Anne Dutton's colorful and new way. The quilts range in size from 42-79 inches. Features a total of eight quilt designs. Cute and classic blocks will make these projects valued treasures in your home. Paper piecing as well as embroidery are just two of the techniques used to create the quilts and blocks.
Author : Mary W. Kerr
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764351709
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (517 download)
Download or read book Twisted written by Mary W. Kerr and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This full-color description of the creation of 22 quilts gives contemporary quilters fresh ideas for injecting their works with energy from repurposed antique textiles, abandoned blocks, and vintage fragments. For each quilt's starting inspiration, a fragment of unfinished vintage quilting was incorporated into a modern quilt aesthetic. The newly-designed "past-combined-with-present" quilt tops were then shipped to one of 22 contemporary quilt artists, each among today's best longarm quilters. The new, innovative quilts serve as a bridge between the vintage past and the modern present. Plus, helpful sections on documentation and on working with vintage fabrics assist readers with combining past and present in their own quilts.
Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781893824973
Total Pages : 522 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (249 download)
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns written by and published by . This book was released on 2020-12 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barbara Brackman's classic quilter's resource, the "Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns," is fully modernized, updated with over 160 new blocks, and presented in full color for the first time in this third edition! All of the 4,000+ pieced quilt block patterns found in this book are illustrated with both a line drawing and sample color suggestions to ensure that you will never run out of inspiration! Quilters, quilt historians, and textile enthusiasts will love the detailed information on pattern names and publication sources included with each block pattern.The book is easy to use in a multitude of ways: look up block designs by name to find a perfectly themed pattern, search by layout and construction information to find the name of the pattern in a historic quilt, or just browse the pages until your next quilting project catches your eye! Combine the book with "BlockBase" software (sold separately) to easily design and print custom templates, rotary charts, or foundation patterns for any of the blocks in the book.As a one-stop-shop for quilt pattern identification and ideas for your next quilting project, this fabulous book should be in every quilter's library!
Author : Carleton L. Safford
Publisher : Plume
ISBN 13 : 9780289709894
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (98 download)
Download or read book America's Quilts and Coverlets written by Carleton L. Safford and published by Plume. This book was released on 1980 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Pam Lintott
Publisher : David & Charles
ISBN 13 : 1446361764
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (463 download)
Download or read book Antique to Heirloom Jelly Roll Quilts written by Pam Lintott and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2012-07-23 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to create “today’s heirloom” quilts using modern designs that echo the antique looks that inspired them—by the bestselling jelly roll experts. Pam and Nicky Lintott bring you twelve new jelly roll quilt designs based on the best antique quilts from Pam’s stunning collection. Each clever quilt pattern uses just one jelly roll and has been designed to make the best use of your fabric while preserving the vintage style of each antique patchwork quilt. · Clear, detailed, step-by-step instructions with full-color diagrams · Beautiful photographs of both the antique quilt and the modern version · Pam and Nicky’s jelly roll books have sold over 300,000 copies! “The theme of the book is Pam’s antique quilt collection, showing these off and then making their own variations of these quilts from jelly rolls—the most useful of all precuts.” —PennyDog Patchwork
