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

by Mary Jenkins, Clare Claridge

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

Genres: Quilting, Nonfiction, Art

121 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2005

Reviews

[Candy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book because I am part Welsh and was so curious about their quilting history. I find I have done many things that are part of their tradition!

[Sam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very informative book as well as a practical book in that it provides a history of quilting in Wales, from the earliest examples to modern day versions, as well as describing the different styles, techniques and patterns and the meanings behind them (seriously I did not realise that so much went into these things!). The isntructions on how to make your own quilts are fairly easy to follow although some of the instructions do need to be read a couple of times before they become clear (although I admit I haven't had time to make anything yet so it might all be really obvious when you're actually doing it). The book also has a number of templates and pattern ideas at the back so you can design your own blankets as well as following the ones in the book which is a particularly nice touch.