Making Welsh Quilts
The Textile Tradition That Inspired the Amish?
$51.79
- Paperback
128 pages
- Release Date
27 June 2008
Summary
Welsh quilts, with their characteristic fabric choice, strikingly simple patchwork designs and decorative quilting patterns, have a rich tradition that some believe may have inspired the Amish when they first settled near Welsh communities in Pennsylvania. This book explores the fascinating history of Welsh quilting with a stunning gallery of photographs of Wales’ quilt treasures.
It presents techniques, which range from traditional hand piecing and hand quilting methods to modern rot…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780715329962 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0715329960 |
| Author: | Clare Claridge, Mary Jenkins |
| Publisher: | David & Charles |
| Imprint: | David & Charles |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 27 June 2008 |
| Weight: | 490g |
| Dimensions: | 280mm x 216mm x 8mm |
About The Author
Clare Claridge
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. Clare lives in Quakers’ Yard, once a stronghold of traditional Welsh quilting in the heart of the valleys of South Wales.
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