Treasury of Crazy Quilt Stitches - Softcover

Samples, Carole; American Quilters Assoc

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1574327283 ISBN 13: 9781574327281

Publisher: Collector Books, 1999

Synopsis

Are you crazy about crazyquilts? Does the beauty of intricately embellished Victorian piecework make your heart race? If so, you will be positively amazed at this comprehensive collection of 'Stitcheries' commonly found embroidered on antique crazyquilts. In addition to the antique styles, you will also find many examples of stitches by Carole Samples, collector and lover of all things 'crazy'. The author presents 50 basic stitches and so many variations of those stitches that you may never run out of ideas and designs to try on your own projects. This book takes you on a journey from simple straight stitches and blanket stitches to chevrons and herringbones. The 'patch picture' designs feature floral bouquets, insects, animals, and much, much more. The old-fashioned script alphabet provides just the right touch for personalizing all your own creations. Whether you are an avid collector of crazyquilts or are just beginning to study and admire them, this book belongs on your shelf. You are sure to acquire a renewed appreciation for antique crazyquilts and their makers.

About this title

From the Author

Hello to all my friends in the United Kingdom!
Thank you very much for selecting my TREASURY! I just wanted you to know that I wrote it over the past four years for devoted crazyquilters all around the world who have not had a comprehensive source of antique-style stitcheries and designs to use on their own wonderful CQ creations. I also hoped to share insights on the ways in which the authentic 19th-century stitcheries were developed. You will be able to duplicate hundreds of old stitch combinations, or you will find much help when you are ready to create complex linear and other designs of your own. The response to the TREASURY has been terrific! If you have enjoyed the book, please consider telling a friend about it. Perhaps we will meet one day. Until then, Happy Stitching to you!!

Edition details

• Publisher: Collector Books
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1574327283
• ISBN 13: 9781574327281
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208