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There are plans for more than 70 projects to make with patchwork - tote bags, wall hangings, coasters, mats, hot pads, skirts, vests, pillows, playpen liners, coffee-pot cozies, bibs, ... Published 1973 by David McKay Company, Inc. New York
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Beth Gutcheon enjoyed instant fame among those seriously interested in crafts upon publication of her first book, The Perfect Patchwork Primer. In response to requests from across the country, she now has created a new kind of quilt book --a workbook that takes the guess-work out of patchwork, The Quilt Design Workbook. Designs range from a simple beginner's quilt that takes only 30 hours to make from beginning to end, to richly complex varieties that will excite the experienced crafts person. Each design has complete step-by-step instructions for cutting and sewing. Instructions for designing, cutting, piecing, appliqué sewing by hand or machine, quilting with or without a frame, and much more are here in this unique and beautiful workbook. Paperback addition Alchemy Press |
In The Perfect Patchwork Primer every phase of patchwork quiltmaking is covered - choice and handling of fabrics, design, detailed sewing and quilting instruction. Departing from other quilting books, Beth Gutcheon tells us how to use modern technology to speed the making of patchwork without sacrificing quality. She shows how to adapt traditional patterns and techniques to speedy machine sewing (without affecting the "handmade" appearance) and offers up-to-date information on using new fabrics, silicone-coated quilting thread, dacron batting, and the like.