Recreating Antique Quilts: Re-Envisioning, Modifying and Simplifying Museum Quilts

By Wendy Sheppard

Book Overview

Five antique quilts from four museums reimagined for today's quilter The historical quilts inspired the 10 featured projects for quilters of all skill levels. Using today's fabrics and techniques, these antique quilts will come to life with fresh, new beauty and warmth to use and live with throughout your home. Each recreated project includes quilting notes and inspiration, step-by-step instructions, full-size patterns, piecing and appliqu techniques, and helpful diagrams and illustrations. Author and quilt designer Wendy Sheppard takes her life-long admiration for antique quilts and gives them a modern update using simplified construction so any quilting can have fun while feeling connected to America's rich quilting history

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1935726633
• ISBN13: 9781935726630
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Landauer (IL)
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.1" x 10.7"