How to Make an Amish Quilt: More Than 80 Beautiful Patterns from the Quilting Heartland of America

by Rachel T. Pellman

This book contains more than 80 beautiful patterns from the quilting heartland of America. The book gives you all the patterns and techniques you need to make dazzling and colorful Amish quilts. The book Over 80 patterns for traditional Amish quilts; Full size temples make cutting and assembling the quilt go more smoothly. Easy-to-follow step by step directions and assembly diagrams; Full size quilting templates assure neat stitches; Tips on selecting and combing colors, and Convenient dual sizing. For each pattern directions are provided for a full size and a small size version. Full size quilts are perfect for bed coverings; small size ones make great wall hangings. Over 100 color photo illustrations of beautiful Amish quilts.

Genres: Quilting

288 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1989

Reviews

[Sarah Hartfield]

I loved reading the "why" behind the different patterns the Amish use for their quilts. The photos and journal were especially interesting.