Great American Quilts

by Wilens, Patricia

• ISBN13: 9780848719869
• ISBN10: 0848719867
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-01
• Publisher: Oxmoor House

Summary

This latest in the popular quilting series offers more of the same fabulous quilt patterns and artist profiles that have made the series such a success. Eighteen projects are featured in this installment, ranging from quick and easy to intricately detailed. Quilters of all levels of ability will find something here to enjoy. A "Quilt Smart" section provides priceless tips and tricks for streamlining readers' quilting efforts -- allowing them to get more done in less time. Giant full-color photos of each featured quilt as well as a gallery of "art quilts" make this title as entertaining as it is educational!

Table of Contents

Quilts for All Seasons
Night Lights	8	(6)
Yvette Magee
Spring Delight	14	(8)
Milltown Quilters
Lime & Chile	22	(6)
Jan Magee
The Pepper Quilt	28	(7)
Susan Bradley
Oak & Acorn	35	(5)
Anita Shackelford
Carolina Lily	40	(8)
Sharlot Steen
Quilts Across America
Memories of Provence	48	(6)
Marti Michell
Dogwood Star	54	(6)
Stitch `N' Quilt Circle
Bali Snails	60	(5)
Happy Dickey
Concertina	65	(7)
Chris Hulin
Celestial Garden	72
Dereck C. Lockwood
Blowin' in the Wind
Monday Night Literary Society	81
Quilt Smart
Diagonal-Corners Quick-Piecing Method	12	(1)
Make a Signature Patch	13	(5)
3-Dimensional Dogwood Blossoms	18	(33)
Dot-to-Dot Sewing	51	(6)
Quick-Pieced Hourglass Blocks	57	(7)
Quilting Supplies & Resources	64	(7)
Rotary Cutting Workshop	71	(5)
Paper Foundation Piecing	76	(1)
Machine-Stitching a Set-In Seam	77	(63)
Quilt Smart Workshop	140
Traditions in Quilting
Bow Tie Memories	88	(5)
Laura Lorensen Franchini
The Frequent Flyer	93	(7)
Jennifer Patriarche
Rainbow Riot	100	(10)
Dorinda Evans
The Goodwill Quilt
Orange County Quilters Guild	105	(5)
Cockscombs, Tulips & Berries	110	(8)
Susan Horn
The African King	118	(6)
Elayne D. Vognild
Designer Gallery
Kahalu'u Bay	124	(2)
Valorie Plesha
Dancing in the Rain	126	(2)
Margaret Dunsmore
Just Plane Fun and Perennials	128	(2)
Andi Perejda
Moon Dance	130	(2)
Ann C. Morrell-Robinson
Serendipity Sparkles	132	(2)
Laura Lorensen Franchini
Ginger Jar of Fun	134	(2)
Mary Lou Weidman
Greasy Grass and Prairie Thunder	136	(2)
Carol Ann Sinnreich
All Dogs Are Good	138
Becky Triplett