Amish Quilting Patterns: 56 Full-Size Ready-To-Use Design and Complete Instructions - Couverture souple

Marston, Gwen; American Folk, Museum Of

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0486253260 ISBN 13 : 9780486253268

Editeur : Dover Publications Inc., 2011

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Dover Publications Inc.
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0486253260
• ISBN 13: 9780486253268
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss; http://www.la-raia.it; ; Strada Monterotondo, 79; Novi Ligure; 15067; Italie