Quilt makingThe Standard Book of Quilt Making and Collecting Marguerite Ickis

The Standard Book of Quilt Making and Collecting by Marguerite Ickis is a comprehensive, vintage reference guide covering traditional American quilting techniques. This practical instructional book features 482 black-and-white illustrations, diagrams, and photographs detailing full-sized patterns for 46 traditional quilts, alongside 150 supplementary block templates. It offers step-by-step guidance on planning layouts, calculating block sizes, fabric selection, precise cutting, applique, patchwork piecing, and border assembly. Additional chapters explore the historical evolution of quilting, collecting vintage textiles as a hobby, and adapting quilting designs for secondary home decor items like cushions and drapes. It serves as a foundational resource for needleworkers, textile historians, and sewing hobbyists. Ships quickly from a smoke-free home!

Condition: Good pre-owned condition, clean pages, shelf wear on cover corners.

ISBN: 9780486205823
Full Title and Subtitle: The Standard Book of Quilt Making and Collecting
Author: Marguerite Ickis
Publisher: Dover Publications
Pages: 273 pages
Published: 1959 (Reprint of 1949 Greystone Press edition)
Binding: Trade Paperback

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