The Quilt Encyclopedia Illustrated

by Carter Houck

Book Overview

A book by quilting expert Carter Houck, which offers information about the terms, techniques, tools and patterns of this art form. It also includes information on some of the most famous quilted... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810934574
• ISBN13: 9780810934573
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: ABRAMS
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 2.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.1" x 11.5"

Customer Reviews

The complete guide to quilting.

The Quilt Encyclopedia Illustrated covers all aspects of quilting from materials and patterns to history and uses. It teaches you how to quilt, showing the many quilting options available to today's quilter - patchwork, whole cloth and applique for bed covers, clothing and decorating are just the beginning. Detailed in the book is the history of quilting through many different cultures, including the reasons quilting began and how it developed. The illustrations and photographs are not only beautiful, but supportive of the text and inspiration for many projects. If you enjoy quilting and want to know more about the how and why of the art of quilting, this book can take you to that next level.