Antique Quilting Designs (Paperback)

~ Roberta Benvin (Author) "From my start in quilting, I have had an intense interest in antique quilts..." (more)
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Product Description

Features 100 antique quilting patterns from mid-1800s quilts. Includes: *More than a dozen feathered and scalloped wreaths. *Full-size medallion patterns and folk art designs. *7 historical quilts with focus on traditional quilting. *Simple to fancy quilting patterns for larger spaces. *Large scale border motifs and undulating feather patterns. A variety of authentic quilting themes to choose from. AUTHORBIO: A beginning quilting class in an adult education program in 1984 initiated Roberta Benvin as a quilter. Four years later, she was elected president of the York Quilters Guild in Pennsylvania, and also began four years of employment in a quilt shop. Within a few months, Roberta was teaching classes at the shop and eventually took over the quilting classes for the adult education program. While working in the quilt shop, Roberta restored antique quilts in response to requests from customers. REVIEW: A collection of actual quilting designs traced from quilts made in and prior to the 1850s. Dozens of feathered wreaths, curved vines, folk art hearts, and lovely flowers will provide countless ideas and inspiration for your next quilted projects. Quilting patterns in a variety of sizes for borders and blocks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: American Quilter's Society (October 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574327720
• ISBN-13: 978-1574327724
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.1 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,168,162 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars LOVELY DESIGNS, but........., September 13, 2003

By	C. A. Mcpherson "mcpherson" (Bellbrook, Oh United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

the books is extremely cumbersome to use and not very practical in time saving by today's standards. One cannot put the page needed on a light box because there are patterns and pictures on the same paper opposite page. It is a tightly bound 8 1/2" x 11" and it is difficult to use in a scanner. Designs are sometimes pictured on two pages which means one has to cut and tape if a scanner is used. If a quilter does not have a scanner, she/he is left to draw out all of the designs, which is extremely time consuming. Ms. Benvin would have a 5 star book if she could offer convenience in the same package, such as one side printing and spiral binding to make the book easy to use. Her designs and research are tops, however. Thank you!

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ACTUAL EARLY QUILTING DESIGNS FROM PA., March 3, 2002

By	Judiostudio (Ringoes, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This is a book of the actual quilting designs mostly taken from quilts of
the Pennsylvania Germans; the Lutherans and Reformed church members, not the
plain people. I believe all of these designs came from York County. One
nice thing is that the author pictures the quilts from which she has taken
the designs. She also shows other items of the culture which use the same
kind of designs.

In particular I adore the Pieced Double Irish Chain quilt, circa 1840 which
has different quilting designs in the 25 open blocks. Fourteen designs from
this quilt are pictured, one to a page. Some are the usual circle with
feathers, others show a great degree of ingenuity. This is the quilt design
on the cover, in red and bright yellow on a paler yellow background.

I love the book, and have used at least one design from it already. It fits
on the bookshelf as opposed to the other quilting design books which have to
be stored flat because they are so large.

Highly recommended for hand quilters.

judygrow

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ACTUAL EARLY QUILTING DESIGNS FROM PA., March 4, 2002

By	Judiostudio (Ringoes, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This is a book of the actual quilting designs mostly taken from quilts of
the Pennsylvania Germans; the Lutherans and Reformed church members, not the
plain people. I believe all of these designs came from York County. One
nice thing is that the author pictures the quilts from which she has taken
the designs. She also shows other items of the culture which use the same
kind of designs.

In particular I adore the Pieced Double Irish Chain quilt, circa 1840 which
has different quilting designs in the 25 open blocks. Fourteen designs from
this quilt are pictured, one to a page. Some are the usual circle with
feathers, others show a great degree of ingenuity. This is the quilt design
on the cover, in red and bright yellow on a paler yellow background.

I love the book, and have used at least one design from it already. It fits
on the bookshelf as opposed to the other quilting design books which have to
be stored flat because they are so large.

Highly recommended for hand quilters.

judygrow