Making Welsh Quilts: The Textile Tradition That Inspired The Amish?

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

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.