Old & New Quilt Patterns in the Southern Tradition

This is an authoritative guide to Southern Quilt making. The book contains a treasury of ideas for the quilter, whether a novice or experienced stitcher. You will find: *41 full scale patterns of southern quilts *Tips & quilting ideas from a master quilt *Step by step instructions *Color illustrations *Creating new patterns *Gaining confidence with color *Understanding borders *Finishing a quilt effectively *Quilting a quilt *Setting quilt blocks *The art of appliqué *Quilt care The patterns come from various periods in American history, from the 1840s to the 1930s. Pre-Civil War quilts, a Confederate fun ranging quilt, Victorian era pieced & appliqué quilts, plus quilts from the 1920s, 30s, 40s, 70s, & 80s.