Old and 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 careThe 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.