Product Description

This one-of-a-kind reference to Welsh quilts explains in extensive historical detail and instructions an age-old tradition that inspired the Amish style. From rich fabrics and colors, to simple patchwork designs and decorative patterns, Making Welsh Quilts guides quilters to a collection of fantastic Welsh quilts.

Traditional hand piecing and quilting techniques, as well as machine quilting, are featured in the collection of 10 projects. A variety of quilts, including Pennsylvania Echo, Pinwheel, and Paisley Star, are explained in step-by-step instructions and diagrams. Fifty color illustrations demonstrate each finished quilt, helping to create a unique resource that both instructs and inspires quilters.

-Guides quilters through 10 quilts, including hand and machine-made projects

-Covers traditional Welsh quilting techniques

-Reference sections direct quilters to equipment suppliers, and introduce Welsh quilt designs

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #970157 in Books
• Published on: 2005-10-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

About the Author
Mary Jenkins teaches textiles in Adult Education and is a collector of Welsh quilts and samplers. Mary is an experienced author and has written House & Garden Samplers and Making Samplers, both published by David & Charles. Mary lives in Cardiff, Wales. Clare Claridge is a world expert on Welsh quilting patterns and their origin and has lectured on the subject at seminars around the world. Clare lives in Quakers' Yard, once a stronghold of traditional Welsh quilting in the heart of the valleys of South Wales.

Customer Reviews

beautiful quilts, interesting history
this is wonderful book. there's enough historical information for most quilters, many excellent color photos of historic welsh quilts with as much information about their makers as is known, and an extremely generous selection of traditional quilting patterns with instructions on how to draft them. the general quilting information is sufficient for intermediate quilters, but a bit sparse for an actual beginner.

the only drawback many quilters may find is that the projects that are offered, which are very beautiful and inspirational and have wonderful colorways, are SMALL. the largest is only 45" square. many are half that size. and, of course, the quilting patterns given are also small. anyone wanting to make even a twin sized quilt would have to get out paper and pencil, or a computer drafting program, and work out the measurements herself, and then re-size the quilting patterns, which are what give welsh quilts their identity. of course, anyone who makes miniature quilts will be thrilled.

wholecloth quilts are not really addressed.

all in all, this is a book that most quilters will enjoy and want. the quilting patterns alone are worth the price, while the gallery of antique and vintage quilts is stunning.

An excellent addition to any quilter's stash
Make your own Welsh quilts using traditional patterns of heritage quilts with Making Welsh Quilts: The Textile Tradition That Inspired The Amish? Paragraphs of information on inspirational sources for different kinds of featured quilts accompany full-page color photos and tips on choosing fabrics, requirements, and instructions for making each quilt. Tips including finishing techniques such as building classy borders. An excellent addition to any quilter's stash.