Dahlia Quilts and Projects

by Benner, Cheryl; Pellman, Rachel T.

• ISBN13: 9781561481798
• ISBN10: 1561481793
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-10-01
• Publisher: Good Books

Summary

You've admired the graceful beauty of the Dahlia quilt, its bold floral outlines and the added dimension of its raised petals. But you can't find the pattern! Now you can make the quilt with the help of Dahlia Quilts and Projects. The book offers full-sized templates and explicit instructions for the traditional quilt pattern, as well as two imaginative variations for quilts-The Dahlia and Tulip, and the Dahlia and Quilted Block. Templates and instructions for making the popular cone border are included, plus other border patterns. Do you want to try a Dahlia project? Dahlia Quilts and Projects has templates and instructions for making a Dahlia quillow, pillow, apron, table runner, hot pad, and a wallhanging. This book is a collection of beautiful, satisfying projects, big and small.

Excerpts

About the Dahlia Quilt Pattern The Dahlia pattern is based on a traditional geometric eight-point star, but it takes a distinct diversion from tradition by adding curved, puffy, gathered petals and a round center. These variations on the basic geometric design make the assembly of the patch more difficult. The compensation for that extra effort, however, is a stunning quilt in three dimensions. The Dahlia quilt has been popular with Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, quiltmakers for many years. It is a familiar and favorite pattern of the staff and shoppers at The Old Country Store, which specializes in fabrics and locally made quilts. People love the pattern-and many want to buy it-but the design is virtually unknown in other areas. Nor has a detailed pattern been available for quiltmakers who can't borrow it from a friend or family member. Here, then, are patterns for making the traditional Dahlia quilt, as well as two quilt-sized Dahlia variations. We've also included smaller projects using the Dahlia pattern that can be finished within a day or two. This design presents challenges in its piecing. To establish our Dahlia pattern we used the expertise available within our own neighborhood. Lancaster County has hundreds of quilters, and we visited a few whom we know are competent makers of Dahlia quilts. We stood at the elbows of several women to watch them make a Dahlia patch. Each went about it in a slightly different way. Each ended with a beautiful finished block. Each assured us that it really isn't difficult. We came home inspired and successfully completed our own Dahlia. We have attempted to make the instructions clear and precise. We give the sequence in steps and provide illustrations for additional clarity. We hope that your own Dahlia quilts and projects will be a source of joy, both in their making and using.

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Excerpted from Dahlia Quilts and Projects: Complete Patterns and Instructions by Rachel T. Pellman, Cheryl Benner
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