Description
Book SynopsisOne of two volumes in the new Maker's Guides' series, which introduces handcraft traditions from around the globe through artefacts from the V&A's world-class collections and step-by-step projects accessible to all.
Trade Review'A handsome, heavily illustrated book that provides an interesting overview of patchwork and quilting in all its forms' - Popular Patchwork
'A fresh, contemporary approach to handcraft traditions from around the world' - Antiques Diary
'Handsome, heavily illustrated … an interesting overview of patchwork and quilting in all its forms' - Patchwork and Quilting
'Spice up your stitching skills with the ultimate maker’s guide … contains 15 beautiful step-by-step projects, designed for crafters at all levels' - Dressmaker magazine
'A goldmine' - Bookbag
'Inspiring … will give readers the skill and confidence to express their passion for this age-old craft' - Craft Focus
'Includes beautiful step-by-step instructions to help you create stunning pieces by revisiting age-old craft traditions' - Quilt Now
Table of Contents1. Running Stitch Quilting: Sashiko; Kantha; Wholecloth • 2. Stuffed and Padded Quilting: Cord quilting; Trapunto • 3. Geometric Patchwork: Block patchwork; English paper piecing; Amish patchwork; Seminole • 4. Freeform Patchwork: Log cabin; Jogakpo; Boro • 5. Appliqué: Hawaiian; Mola; Intarsia
