A Quilter's Companion

New York, New York, U.S.A.: Arco Publishing Co., Inc., 1977. 7th Printing . Hard Back. Very Good/Fair. 9" X 11 1/4. 279 Pages plus Index. Blue boards with gold spine lettering. Tight bright book with no stamps or marks. Dust jacket is a bit tattered yet complete. From Turkey Tracks and the Tree of Temptation to Children's Delight and Clamshell, here actual size patterns and clear instructions for making over 200 stunningly beautiful patchwork quilts. The author is a recognized authority on every aspect of the history and practice of quilting, has dedicated this superb guide to all of you who find comfort and beauty at the end of a needle's point, and indeed the number of women who are rediscovering the joys of quilting is growing daily. It is for this vast group of women -- for the true beginner as well as the most sophisticated quilter -- that Mrs. Hinson has written this invaluable, extraordinarily easy to use handbook. Covers every aspect of quilting from how to begin to putting together the most elaborate patterns. You'll find clear, easty-to-understand directions for every cutting and construction step; how to plan the quilt to fit various size beds; how to estimate yardage; how to select fabrics, thread and lining materials; what sewing stitches to use; how to piece a pattern, including three different ways to put a block togeether, how to applique and use border patterns effectively; how to work with or without a frame, and much more. Mrs Hinson has provided instructions for 150 pieced and appliqued patterns and over 50 border and quilting patterns. Each has been graded from easy to difficult enabling you to select one that suits your level of skill. begin today to turn those left-over scraps of fabric in your workbasket into a work of art and discover the joys of America's most traditional craft.