Jan Jefferson

Prized by collectors the world over, Amish quilts are beloved for their simple beauty and enduring grace. This fully illustrated book includes ten of the most popular Amish quilt designs, with cutting guides listing fabric requirements and measurements, reusable pattern templates, trace-off quilting motifs, and complete instructions for cutting, stitching and marking. There are also fascinating features on Amish history and culture, as well as 300 colour photographs showing the quilting techniques and scenes of Amish life. Jan Jefferson is a social historian and collector of quilts, and lectures on Amish quilts in the UK and Europe. Maggi McCormick Gordon is a book editor, consultant and author specializing in needlecraft titles.… (mehr)