Recreating Antique Quilts: Re-envisioning, Modifying & Simplifying Museum Quilts (Landauer)

Recreating Antique Quilts: Re-envisioning, Modifying & Simplifying Museum Quilts (Landauer)

• Landauer Recreating Antique Quilts Book- Re-envisioning, Modifying and Simplifying Museum Quilts
• The purpose of this book is to encourage today's quilters to be inspired by the quilts and quilters of the past, and by recreating their work feeling a connection to America's rich quilting history and heritage
• Inspired by 5 museum quilts, the author uses today's fabrics and techniques to create 10 contemporary projects with a tip of the hat to the past
• Inspirational block designs include; Split Nine Patch-Barn Raising Variation, Bars with Diamond Sashing, Double Irish Chain with Sawtooth Star, Building Blocks, and Baltimore Album
• 96 pages in a soft cover

Five antique quilts from four museums are adapted for today's quilter by author Wendy Sheppard. The historical quilts inspired 10 projects for quilters of all skill levels. Using today's fabrics and techniques these antique quilts come to life with new beauty and warmth to use and live with throughout your home. The Projects include quilts in a variety of sizes, table runner, table topper and pillow. Includes piecing and appliqué techniques, quilting notes and inspiration, and simplified construction. Clear, concise instructions and how-two throughout. Beautifully photographed.