Patchwork and Quilting: A Maker's Guide

Description

Patchworking & Quilting: A Maker's Guide contains 15 beautiful step-by-step projects for crafters at all levels. Each one takes its cue from a different historical tradition - from English wholecloth quilting to Indian kantha, from Japanese boro patchwork to the improvisatory strip-pieced quilts of North America. Projects include classic English paper-piecing blocks; a bed cover in the iconic log cabin pattern; a graphic quilted wall hanging inspired by Amish designs; a pincushion inspired by the exquisite cord quilting in an early 19th-century corset; a wraparound cushion cover that uses the techniques and designs of classic Korean wrapping cloths; and a small bag made with the vibrant applique technique from Panama known as mola. Designed by teachers and practitioners at the leading edge of today's craft revival, the projects are both functional and fashionable, and include tips on how to take next steps towards developing your own designs. This modern maker's guide will inspire all readers with the confidence to express their creativity through the age-old crafts of patching and quilting.

The Victoria and Albert Museum is the world's leading museum of art, design, and performance, housing a permanent collection of over 2.3 million objects that span over 5,000 years of human creativity. The V&A is located in London, England.

'A handsome, heavily illustrated book that provides an interesting overview of patchwork and quilting in all its forms' - Popular Patchwork 'A fresh, contemporary approach to handcraft traditions from around the world' - Antiques Diary 'Handsome, heavily illustrated ... an interesting overview of patchwork and quilting in all its forms' - Patchwork and Quilting 'Spice up your stitching skills with the ultimate maker's guide ... contains 15 beautiful step-by-step projects, designed for crafters at all levels' - Dressmaker magazine 'A goldmine' - Bookbag 'Inspiring ... will give readers the skill and confidence to express their passion for this age-old craft' - Craft Focus 'Includes beautiful step-by-step instructions to help you create stunning pieces by revisiting age-old craft traditions' - Quilt Now