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Book SynopsisThis is a unique opportunity to step back in time and learn how to recreate the earliest dated piece of British patchwork the 1718 coverlet. The coverlet is the earliest known British patchwork that has a date worked into it and forms a benchmark against which all other rare survivors of early 18th century patchwork can be compared. Learn how to piece each of the stunning 69 quilt blocks this unique book features a block directory and instructions for how to piece each of the blocks using the original mosaic piecing technique, as well as more accessible modern techniques. The traditional technique used to piece the blocks is known as ''Mosaic patchwork'' and is a time-consuming method requiring the use of paper for templates. Some of the paper templates still remain in the coverlet and provide tantalising glimpses of printed and hand written text including bills, letters and printed text as well as hand drawn designs for the quilt. Quilt historian, Bridget Long, explores the fascinat
Table of ContentsForeward by Kaffe Fassett Introduction A History of the 1718 Coverlet: A short history by Bridget Long T he Coverlet and The Quilters' Guild Collection: An article by Heather Audin Making the Replica Coverlet: An interview with Pauline Adams, replica organizer Coverlet Layout and Numbering Fabrics and Materials Techniques Block Directory References Bibliography and Further Reading About The Quilters' Guild Suppliers Acknowledgments About the Author Index
