Vogue Guide to Patchwork Quilting Author:Judy Brittain Two hundred years ago patchwork and quilting became crafts of fashion. Many beautifully worked articles made then have been treasured until this day. Elaborate bedspreads--some are illustrated in this book--were a must in any bride's dowry. Carefully chosen scraps from a first ball gown or a mother's wedding dress gave the quilt a private histor... more »ical value, and it would become a family heirloom. And as patchwork was worked from old scraps, it was economical too.
Today patchwork has developed one stage further. Traditional style bedspreads and cushions are still worked with beautiful results by those with an eye for pattern and color. But much modern patchwork--now also fashionable for clothing and accessories--is specially designed from start to finish, so that even beginners can achieve expert results.
To meet the demand for up to the minute designs, Vogue presents this Guide. Here you will find all you need to know about patchwork and quilting: step by step instructions together with template outlines and many diagrams make simple the working of the many articles illustrated. Shawls and dresses, purses and quilts--a little of your leisure time spent on some of these will bring you pride and pleasure for a long time to come.« less