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

ISBN: 0896892549

Author: Jenkins, Mary

Condition: New

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