Recreating Antique Quilts: Re-envisioning, Modifying and Simplifying Museum Quilts [Paperback]

Five antique quilts from four museums reimagined for today's quilter! The historical quilts inspired the 10 featured projects for quilters of all skill levels. Using today's fabrics and techniques, these antique quilts will come to life with fresh, new beauty and warmth to use and live with throughout your home. Each recreated project includes quilting notes and inspiration, step-by-step instructions, full-size patterns, piecing and appliqu? techniques, and helpful diagrams and illustrations. Author and quilt designer Wendy Sheppard takes her life-long admiration for antique quilts and gives them a modern update using simplified construction so any quilting can have fun while feeling connected to Americas rich quilting history!

Five antique quilts from four museums reimagined into 10 projects for any quilter of any level! Using today's fabrics and techniques, these historical quilts will come to life with fresh, new beauty to use throughout your home. Each recreated project includes quilting notes and inspiration, step-by-step instructions, full-size patterns, piecing and appliqu? techniques, and helpful diagrams and illustrations.

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????????? Contains simplified construction great for any level quilter

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????????? Projects vary in size, from quilts and wall hangings to table toppers and runners

????????? Quilters will feel a connection to Americas rich quilting history