Patchwork Quilts

"Patchwork Quilts" is both an introduction and an examination of the craft of patchwork quilt design, which sets out to help modern enthusiasts adapt traditional late 18th century and early 19th century designs to present-day materials. 32 examples from Britain and the United States are illustrated, and their origins and special characteristics described. Notes and diagrams on the execution of the work are included and technical points are fully explained in the introduction, which also provides a brief history of the craft. Averil Colby is widely remembered as a needlecraft historian. Her other titles for Batsford include "Patchwork", "Quilting", "Samplers" and "Pincushions".