Making Welsh Quilts

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The Textile Tradition That Inspired the Amish? AUTHOR: Mary Jenkins Clare Claridge LIST PRICE: £12.99FORMAT: Paperback (pp: 128)ISBN-10: 0715329960ISBN-13: 9780715329962PUB. DATE: 27 Jun 2008 Summary: Welsh quilts, with their characteristic fabric choice, strikingly simple patchwork designs & decorative quilting patterns, have a rich tradition that some believe may have inspired the Amish when they first settled near Welsh communities in Pensylvania. 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 & hand quilting methods to modern rotary cutting & machine quilting techniques. In-depth information is given on selecting the right fabrics & colours, & basic equipment needed to create these quilts.A pattern library of traditional Welsh quilting templates shows how the patterns were originally drafted from cups & saucers & other everyday household items. Author Biography: Mary Jenkins teaches textiles in Adult Education & is a collector of Welsh quilts & samplers. Mary is an experienced author & has written House & Garden Samplers & Making Samplers, both published by David & Charles. Mary lives in Cardiff, Wales. Clare Claridge is a world expert on Welsh quilting patterns & their origin. Clare lives in Quakers' Yard, once a stronghold of traditional Welsh quilting in the heart of the valleys of South Wales. Contents: Wales: Its quilts & its quilters- The Quilt Gallery- Choosing Fabrics- THE PROJECTS- Handmade projects:- 1. Cariad Quilt I- 2. Summer Quilt- 3. Paisley Star Quilt- 4. Flying Geese Frame Quilt- 5. Brecon Star Quilt- Machine-made projects:- 6. Cariad Quilt II- 7. Pennsylvania Echo Quilt- 8. Sawtooth Quilt- 9. Pinwheel Quilt- 10. Pembrokeshire Quilt- Patchwork templates- Welsh quilting pattern library- Equipment & Techniques- Glossary- Acknowledgments- Suppliers- Places to see- Welsh Quilts- Index.