Amish Quilting Patterns: 56 Full-Size Ready-To-Use Designs and Complete Instructions

Marston, Gwen; Cunningham, Joe

ISBN 10: 0486253260 / ISBN 13: 9780486253268

Editore: Dover Publications, 2011

Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G0486253260I5N00

Riassunto:

Authentic Amish quilting patterns are among the most sough-after quilting styles today. Elegant and graceful, these eye-catching designs are widely recognized as a unique art form. Now with this useful guide, prepared by two noted quilt designers and teachers, needleworkers at all levels of expertise can re-create many popular Amish motifs passed down from generation to generation.
Over 50 full-size, ready-to-use templates provide attractive designs for feathers, flowers, pinwheels, tulips, cables, pumpkin seeds, a star, and much more. Easy-to-follow instructions and numerous diagrams allow beginning as well as advanced quilters to undertake a variety of projects, while an informative introduction points out the differences between Lancaster County and Midwestern Amish styles.

Useful for creating repeating borders, centers, corners, and overall patterns for full-size bedcovers, these classic designs can also be used individually to embellish pillows, cushions, and countless other domestic items.

Product Description: Veteran quilting instructors show how to create 56 of the most-sought-after quilting patterns. Suitable for use by needleworkers at all levels of experience, these ready-to-use designs feature tulips, cables, pumpkin seeds, flowers, pinwheels, and other motifs. Includes tips on preparing the patterns, transferring them to fabric, and executing decorative stitches.

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Titolo: Amish Quilting Patterns: 56 Full-Size ...
Casa editrice: Dover Publications
Data di pubblicazione: 2011
Legatura: Paperback
Condizione: Fair
Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket