Description
Borrow from history for your next quilt with ninety free-motion quilting designs reinterpreted from eighteenth- and nineteenth-century quilts. Honour the elegance of the past with collector Bill Volckening and quilter Mandy Leins, who modernises motifs such as the orange peel, feathers, and quarterfoil into continuous-lines designs that are perfect for all of today's quilts. Plus, learn tips for marking, combining motifs, and quilting.
About the Author
Bill Volckening is an avid quilt collector who studied at Rhode Island School of Design, School of Visual Arts and New York University. Quilts from his collection have appeared in publications and exhibits worldwide. He lives in Portland, Oregon. For more information go to www.billvolckening.com Amanda Leins travelled the world while studying for a PhD in Classical Archaeology. Her quilting journey incorporates family traditions, modern and traditional techniques, and ancient and contemporary histories. She lives in Saratoga Springs, New York. For more information go to www.mandalei.com
Book Information
ISBN 9781617456497
Author Bill Volckening
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint Stash Books
Publisher C & T Publishing
Weight(grams) 462g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 203mm * 12mm