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

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Recreating Antique Quilts: Re-envisioning, Modifying and Simplifying Museum Quilts
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Wendy Sheppard
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:96
Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 210
Category/GenreQuiltmaking, patchwork and applique
ISBN/Barcode 9781935726630
ClassificationsDewey:746.46
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Landauer Publishing
Imprint Landauer Publishing
Publication Date 30 September 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

This is a stunning collection of projects re-envisioning antique quilts for modern quilters. Quilt designer Wendy Sheppard brings together bursts of colour using current fabrics and simplified construction techniques to adopt antique quilts into projects for today's quilter's. Five historic quilts from museum collections form the inspirations for ten projects, appealing to quilters of all skill levels. Projects include a table topper, table runner, wall hangings, and quilts in a variety of designs.

Author Biography

Wendy Sheppard began quilting in 2005 after being encouraged by a friend. Wendy's original designs have been featured in numerous quilting magazines. She also now designs patterns for several major fabric companies.