Patchwork and Quilting in Britain
Patchwork and Quilting in Britain

Author: Heather Audin

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2013-08-10

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 0747814139

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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.

Patchwork and Quilting in Britain
Patchwork and Quilting in Britain

Author: Heather Audin

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2013-08-10

Total Pages: 65

ISBN-13: 0747814147

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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.

The 1718 Coverlet
The 1718 Coverlet

Author: Susan Briscoe

Publisher: David & Charles

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781446304440

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Learn how to recreate each of the stunning 69 blocks that make up the historic 1718 silk patchwork coverlet- the oldest dated piece of patchwork in Britain.

The History of the Patchwork Quilt
The History of the Patchwork Quilt

Author: Schnuppe von Gwinner

Publisher: Schiffer Craft

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13:

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The origins, traditions and symbolism of patchwork in clothing and quilts are explored from multi-national examples over the past 500 years. This classic book now in its first English edition traces quilts across Europe and Asia and through the growing textile industry of North America. Colour and black-and-white photographs show beautiful appliqué and Amish quilts as well as crazy-quilts, bridal and friendship quilts and more. Examples represent historical and contemporary prize-winning designs. The author provides an extensive bibliography in hopes that it will foster more extensive research into the interesting background of patchwork art. Quilt collectors, dealers, and makers, as well as textile artists and designers will find interesting explanations of the designs. They will also find inspiration for their own work in this beautiful book.

Classic Quilts from the American Museum in Britain
Classic Quilts from the American Museum in Britain

Author: Laura Beresford

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13:

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The American Museum in Britain's textile collection is recognised not only as the finest collection of American textiles in Europe but also as one that is equal to many collections in the United States. In addition to carpets, embroideries and furnishing

Patchwork Quilts & Gifts
Patchwork Quilts & Gifts

Author: Jo Colwill

Publisher: David & Charles

Published: 2015-05-20

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 1446370410

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Make quilts, cushions, wall hangings, and more with these helpful techniques. In Patchwork Quilts & Gifts, expert Jo Colwill demonstrates a wide range of patchwork and quilting techniques suitable for both the beginner and the more experienced sewer, including her unique template-free and bondaweb applique, needle-turn applique, hand- and machine-quilting, embroidery, and embellishing. The ten full-size quilt designs are accompanied by ten smaller projects that use a motif or design taken from the original quilt, enabling you to make up quick patchwork projects to accessorize your home or create fabulous gifts for family and friends. Projects include cushions, hangings, and a needle cushion, and a cuddly rabbit.

Traditional British Quilts
Traditional British Quilts

Author: Dorothy Osler

Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13:

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Since the early 1970s in Britain, there has been a revival of interest in quiltmaking, stimulated by contact with the American tradition of quilting and patchwork. This book looks at the practical and historical aspects of quiltmaking.

Crazy Patchwork
Crazy Patchwork

Author: Janet Haigh

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780844226644

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From pillows and throws to memory book covers and lampshades, Crazy Patchwork takes the theme of traditional crazy quilts and applies its principles to a whole range of ideas for gifts and for the home. Includes all the information a crafter needs to make exciting crazy quilt projects...in no time! All 20 projects can be easily machine-pieced or machine-embroidered and all use a range of brilliant colors, Many of the projects can be completed in just hours!