Author: Elizabeth Hake
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 1445509415
Category :
Languages : pt-BR
Pages : 66
Book Description
This early manual is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all sewing enthusiasts. A concise and detailed study of the art of quilt making accompanied by helpful diagrams. Contents Include: Quilting in the Past, Quilting Designs, Quilt Making and Quilting To-day and To-morrow. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
English Quilting Old and New - With Notes on Its West Countrenglish Quilting Old and New - With Notes on Its West Country Tradition Y Tradition
Author: Elizabeth Hake
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 1445509415
Category :
Languages : pt-BR
Pages : 66
Book Description
This early manual is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all sewing enthusiasts. A concise and detailed study of the art of quilt making accompanied by helpful diagrams. Contents Include: Quilting in the Past, Quilting Designs, Quilt Making and Quilting To-day and To-morrow. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 1445509415
Category :
Languages : pt-BR
Pages : 66
Book Description
This early manual is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all sewing enthusiasts. A concise and detailed study of the art of quilt making accompanied by helpful diagrams. Contents Include: Quilting in the Past, Quilting Designs, Quilt Making and Quilting To-day and To-morrow. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
English Quilting Old and New
Author: Elizabeth Hake
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coverlets
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coverlets
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
English Quilting Old and New - With Notes on Its West Country Tradition
Author: Elizabeth Hake
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781473384590
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
This early manual is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all sewing enthusiasts. A concise and detailed study of the art of quilt making accompanied by helpful diagrams. Contents Include: Quilting in the Past, Quilting Designs, Quilt Making and Quilting To-day and To-morrow. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781473384590
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
This early manual is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of all sewing enthusiasts. A concise and detailed study of the art of quilt making accompanied by helpful diagrams. Contents Include: Quilting in the Past, Quilting Designs, Quilt Making and Quilting To-day and To-morrow. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
English Quilting Old & New. With Notes on Its West Country Tradition ... Illustrated from Photographs & Diagrams
Traditional British Quilts
Author: Dorothy Osler
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
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.
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
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.
Traditional Quilting - Its Story And Its Practice
Author: Mavis Fitzrandolph
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447483324
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
This vintage book provides a detailed history and overview of the quilting industry, exploring its routes, developments, popularity, and revival. It also provides extensive descriptions and explanations as to how quilts have been produced, making it ideal for those with an interest in traditional quilt making. Contents include: “The Background”, “The Quilters”, “The Work of the Rural Industries Bureau in Reviving and Developing the Quilting Industry”, “How Quilts are Made”, “The Materials”, “The Patterns”, “The Uses of Quilting”, “The Future of Traditional Quilting”, “References to Quilting From the Fifteenth to Eighteenth Century”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on quilt making.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447483324
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
This vintage book provides a detailed history and overview of the quilting industry, exploring its routes, developments, popularity, and revival. It also provides extensive descriptions and explanations as to how quilts have been produced, making it ideal for those with an interest in traditional quilt making. Contents include: “The Background”, “The Quilters”, “The Work of the Rural Industries Bureau in Reviving and Developing the Quilting Industry”, “How Quilts are Made”, “The Materials”, “The Patterns”, “The Uses of Quilting”, “The Future of Traditional Quilting”, “References to Quilting From the Fifteenth to Eighteenth Century”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on quilt making.
An Article on the Patterns Used in Quilt Making in Southern Wales and Northern England
Author: Mavis Fitzrandolph
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473383404
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
This book contains a classic article on the patterns used in quilt making in southern Wales and Northern England. A fascinating exploration of the history of British quilting history, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the development of the textiles industry, and would make for an worthy addition to any collection. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on quilting.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473383404
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
This book contains a classic article on the patterns used in quilt making in southern Wales and Northern England. A fascinating exploration of the history of British quilting history, this volume will appeal to those with an interest in the development of the textiles industry, and would make for an worthy addition to any collection. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this book now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on quilting.
The History of the Patchwork Quilt
Author: Schnuppe von Gwinner
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
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.
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
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.
A Photographic Guide to Patchwork and Quilting in Old England
Author: Marie Webster
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473392586
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
This scarce text contains an interesting and comprehensive guide pertaining to the colourful history of quilting in England. The definitive guide on the subject, this scarce book will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in the topic of quilting and is a must-have for collectors of Marie Webster’s work. This text has been elected for republication due to its historical and educational value, proudly republished here with a new introductory biography of the author. Marie Daugherty Webster ( 1859 – 1956) was a businesswoman, quilt designer, and the author of the first book on quilting in America, Quilts, Their Story, and How to Make Them (1915).
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473392586
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
This scarce text contains an interesting and comprehensive guide pertaining to the colourful history of quilting in England. The definitive guide on the subject, this scarce book will greatly appeal to anyone with an interest in the topic of quilting and is a must-have for collectors of Marie Webster’s work. This text has been elected for republication due to its historical and educational value, proudly republished here with a new introductory biography of the author. Marie Daugherty Webster ( 1859 – 1956) was a businesswoman, quilt designer, and the author of the first book on quilting in America, Quilts, Their Story, and How to Make Them (1915).
Quilts
Author: Marie Daugherty Webster
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coverlets
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coverlets
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description