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Twenty Little Patchwork Quilts
Patterns for quickly worked "quiltlets" (about 16 inches by 20 inches): Drunkard's Path, Gwen's Tulip, London Stairs, more. Ideal doll bed covers, lovely wall hangings.
Small and Scrappy
Based on traditional patterns, these delightful little patchwork treasures are perfect additions to a quilter's decor. Stitch classic blocks using your favorite reproduction fabrics and create sentimental, handmade treasures you or a loved one will appreciate every day. 16 simple, small, and fast-to-make patterns you'll love to stitch Be inspired by the authentic look of quilts created with reproduction fabrics and traditional colors Beginners and experienced quilters will enjoy making and displaying these little gems year-round
The Sleep Quilt
The Sleep Quilt is unlike any other quilt you will have seen. Commissioned by Tracy Chevalier, it is entirely stitched and quilted by prisoners in some of Britain's toughest jails. Each of the 63 squares explores what sleep means in prison. A moment of escape for some, for others a dark return to all they most regret in life, sleep has a great significance in jail that is only strengthened by the difficulty of finding it in the relentlessly noisy, hot and cramped environment. By turns poignant, witty, lighthearted and tragic, The Sleep Quilt shines a light on lives that few outside can guess at. An essay by Tracy Chevalier and an introduction by Katy Emck of Fine Cell Work, the charity that made the quilt possible, as well as many quotations from prisoners, frame this remarkable work.
Wool Quilts
Create lush and luxurious patchwork quilts using tweed and wool heritage fabrics—no matter your quilting ability. A beautiful collection of five quilts made using woolen fabrics for wonderful results. The quilt designs are simple and achievable for quilters of all abilities. Instructions include various techniques specifically for working with wool and tweed, including wool applique and combining wool with other fabrics like cotton and linen. The quilt patterns included are Hearts and Flowers, Grandad’s Coat, Seeing Red, Warm Heritage, and Floral Vase.
Modern Rainbow Patchwork Quilts
Building on the popularity of modern quilting, the book features 14 patchwork projects with a modern look which use rainbows as the overall color theme. The book enables readers to create their own rainbow look, from selecting which colors to use and choosing the appropriate fabrics for a project. Starting from the basics of patchwork the book includes tutorials on creating simple blocks, finishing a quilt and making an envelope cushion, alongside the basic tools and techniques used. Each of the 14 projects is broken down into easy to follow steps with detailed illustrations, making the book accessible for confident beginners as well as more seasoned quilters. The projects range in difficult...
Quilts 1700-1945
Quilts 1700-1945 - edited by V&A curator Sue Prichard - celebrates more than 200 years of British quilts and patchwork, and is published in association with the exhibition 'Quilts 1700-1945' from London's Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A), held at the Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art in 2013. Drawing on some of the finest collections and archives in the United Kingdom, this groundbreaking book documents the fascinating history of British quilt-making. Curators and conservators, as well as eminent textile specialists, reveal the hidden histories and personal narratives of some of the most evocative objects in the V&A collection. From the origins of the 'love poem' on the Chapman marriage coverlet to the sources of inspiration for the intricately pieced pictorial George III coverlet, this publication re-positions quilts as complex, multi-layered windows into their maker's worlds.
Patchwork and Quilting in Britain
Patchwork quilts are hugely evocative emblems of our domestic past. With no two quite the same, each example hints both at the story of the particular household in which it was produced and at a larger piece of social history. But quilting is by no means only historical, with the craft seeing a huge revival in popularity in recent years, and items that were once made for purely utilitarian and practical reasons are now produced and appreciated for the connection they afford us to a rich vein of heritage and nostalgia. Illustrated with a stunning range of examples from the Quilters' Guild Collection – of which the author is curator – this book is a wonderful introduction to a hugely important aspect of British domestic history.
Modern Memory Quilts
Learn to incorporate treasured clothing into heirloom quilts without sacrificing your modern aesthetic. Stitch memories together forever with 12 quilt projects that are as meaningful as they are stylish! Modern heirloom quilter Suzanne Paquette shares the emotional, creative, and technical aspects of memory quilting through colorful storytelling and photography. Practical projects inspired by real families’ stories will help you celebrate love, provide comfort, and honor your family’s heritage. Create modern heirloom quilts! 12 exciting designs for memory keeping, with the stories that inspired them Learn tips for sewing with clothing to preserve the past and celebrate the future Make gifts for children, honor a lost loved one, and celebrate your family’s legacy “Susanne Parquette shows today’s quilters how to mix Modern with sentimental . . . The twelve quilts in the book are actual commissioned memory quilts made by Paquette, who includes the people and stories behind each quilt . . . Paquette walks us through the process, beginning with Memory Keeping: remembering, documenting, and perspective.” —The Literate Quilter
Quilting with Liberty
Celebrate 145 years of iconic Liberty London fabric with this sumptuous combination of practical pattern book and fascinating company history Come back in time with us as author Jenni Smith celebrates the iconic designs that have made Liberty London one of the world's most iconic fabric manufacturers, enjoying unparalleled success from 1875 to the present day. Here, 15 quilts celebrate Liberty's history decade by decade, featuring these luxurious fabrics and reflecting changing fashion trends and major developments in both the store's history and the history of design. Featuring beautiful details of the classic fabric designs produced over the years, each quilt will inspire readers to finally cut into those precious bits of fabric and begin enjoying them in pieced projects of their very own.
The History of Quilts and Patchwork Worldwide with Photographic Reproductions
This book contains classic material dating back to the 1900s and before. The content has been carefully selected for its interest and relevance to a modern audience.
