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

by Wendy Sheppard

Overview

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 appliqué 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 America’s rich quilting history!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781935726630
Publisher:	Landauer
Publication date:	09/30/2014
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Wendy Sheppard, originally from Southeast Asia, began her career as a chemical engineer. In 2005, with encouragement from a friend and no prior experience, she made her first quilt. Needless to say, that delve into quilting changed her career path. Wendy's original designs have been featured in numerous quilting magazines. She also designs patterns for several major fabric companies. Wendy and her family live in Dumfries, VA. (ivoryspring.wordpress.com)