Making Welsh Quilts: The Textile Tradition That Inspired The Amish? - Softcover

Jenkins, Mary; Claridge, Clare

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0896892549 ISBN 13: 9780896892545

Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc, 2005

Synopsis

This one-of-a-kind reference to Welsh quilts explains in extensive historical detail and instructions an age-old tradition that inspired the Amish style. From rich fabrics and colors, to simple patchwork designs and decorative patterns, Making Welsh Quilts guides quilters to a collection of fantastic Welsh quilts. Traditional hand piecing and quilting techniques, as well as machine quilting, are featured in the collection of 10 projects. A variety of quilts, including Pennsylvania Echo, Pinwheel, and Paisley Star, are explained in step-by-step instructions and diagrams. Fifty color illustrations demonstrate each finished quilt, helping to create a unique resource that both instructs and inspires quilters. -Guides quilters through 10 quilts, including hand and machine-made projects -Covers traditional Welsh quilting techniques -Reference sections direct quilters to equipment suppliers, and introduce Welsh quilt designs

About this title

Review

This is a finely produced book with inspiring and informed text. -- Patchwork and Quilting Magazine, November 2005

About the Author

Mary Jenkins teaches textiles in Adult Education and is a collector of Welsh quilts and samplers. Mary is an experienced author and has written House & Garden Samplers and Making Samplers, both published by David & Charles. Mary lives in Cardiff, Wales. Clare Claridge is a world expert on Welsh quilting patterns and their origin and has lectured on the subject at seminars around the world. Clare lives in Quakers' Yard, once a stronghold of traditional Welsh quilting in the heart of the valleys of South Wales.

Edition details

• Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0896892549
• ISBN 13: 9780896892545
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 121