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This book provides an informative account of the history of traditional American quilting. Susan Jenkins owns a collection of antique American quilts, many of which are illustrated in this book. The first part features 35 of the quilts, each one a dramatic example of the folk art of its period. The second half of this book contains step-by-step patterns for 30 of the quilts - translated from the original quilts by Linda Seward - including detailed instructions and templates. The project quilts have been chosen to represent a selection of various techniques, styles and designs, and are divided into three easy, intermediate and advanced. A detailed techniques section covers all aspects of basic quilt-making.
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Quilts, Susan Jenkins, Linda Seward
- Language
- Released
- 1991
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- Title
- Quilts
- Subtitle
- The American Story - With Patterns to Create 30 Authentic Quilts
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Susan Jenkins, Linda Seward
- Publisher
- Collins
- Released
- 1991
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN10
- 0004126157
- ISBN13
- 9780004126159
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Hobby, Crafts, Folk Art
- Description
- This book provides an informative account of the history of traditional American quilting. Susan Jenkins owns a collection of antique American quilts, many of which are illustrated in this book. The first part features 35 of the quilts, each one a dramatic example of the folk art of its period. The second half of this book contains step-by-step patterns for 30 of the quilts - translated from the original quilts by Linda Seward - including detailed instructions and templates. The project quilts have been chosen to represent a selection of various techniques, styles and designs, and are divided into three easy, intermediate and advanced. A detailed techniques section covers all aspects of basic quilt-making.