Antique Quilting Designs

Features 100 antique quilting patterns from mid-1800s quilts. Includes: *More than a dozen feathered and scalloped wreaths. *Full-size medallion patterns and folk art designs. *7 historical quilts with focus on traditional quilting. *Simple to fancy quilting patterns for larger spaces. *Large scale border motifs and undulating feather patterns. A variety of authentic quilting themes to choose from. AUTHORBIO: A beginning quilting class in an adult education program in 1984 initiated Roberta Benvin as a quilter. Four years later, she was elected president of the York Quilters Guild in Pennsylvania, and also began four years of employment in a quilt shop. Within a few months, Roberta was teaching classes at the shop and eventually took over the quilting classes for the adult education program. While working in the quilt shop, Roberta restored antique quilts in response to requests from customers. REVIEW: A collection of actual quilting designs traced from quilts made in and prior to the 1850s. Dozens of feathered wreaths, curved vines, folk art hearts, and lovely flowers will provide countless ideas and inspiration for your next quilted projects. Quilting patterns in a variety of sizes for borders and blocks.