Mary Schafer, American Quilt Maker

Extensively illustrated, with over 100 drawings and 11 unique Mary Schafer patterns, Mary Schafer, American Quilt Maker is a must-have book for anyone passionate about American quilting.
While we take that passion for granted today, author Gwen Marston shows that it wasn't always so; indeed, one woman, Mary Schafer, was largely responsible for the restoration of interest in one of our greatest folk arts -- long before the American bicentennial turned quilting into what seemed like an overnight sensation.
Marston presents Schafer as an unassuming scholar: the anonymous quilter, remaining humble and somewhat retiring. Behind the modest façade, however, Schafer displayed a remarkable devotion to research, historical accuracy, and community through her efforts to make quilting available to as many people as possible.
Nonquilters will find Mary Schafer, American Quilt Maker a welcome addition to their collection of the work of masters of American folk art, while quilting aficionados will appreciate it not only for the story it tells, but for the generous selection of patterns and illustrations it offers.
Gwen Marston is a nationally known quilt maker, teacher, and author. She is the author of over fifteen books on quilting, including Liberated String Quilts, 70 Classic Quilting Patterns, and Amish Quilting Patterns.

Biographies & Memoirs

Marston, Gwen

Community & Culture

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN REGIONAL

Authentic Amish quilting patterns are among the most sough-after quilting styles today. Elegant and graceful, these eye-catching designs are widely recognized as a unique art form. Now with this useful guide, prepared by two noted quilt designers and teachers, needleworkers at all levels of expertise can re-create many popular Amish motifs passed down from generation to generation. Over 50 full-size, ready-to-use templates provide attractive designs for feathers, flowers, pinwheels, tulips, cables, pumpkin seeds, a star, and much more. Easy-to-follow instructions and numerous diagrams allow beginning as well as advanced quilters to undertake a variety of projects, while an informative introduction points out the differences between Lancaster County and Midwestern Amish styles. Useful for creating repeating borders, centers, corners, and overall patterns for full-size bedcovers, these classic designs can also be used individually to embellish pillows, cushions, and countless other domestic items.

Amish Quilting Patterns: 56 Full-Size Ready-to-Use Designs and Complete Instructions (Dover Crafts: Quilting)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Cunningham, Joe

Crafts & Hobbies

Dover Publications

With the help of this volume from noted quilt makers, teachers, and lecturers Gwen Marston and Joe Cunningham, needleworkers can now create their own stunning heirloom pieces with designs that will enhance any patchwork or appliqué quilt. Seventy ready-to-use full-size patterns come in a wide assortment of designs for decorative sticking: pineapple, feather and swirl motifs, florals, corners, a selection of repeating borders, and much more. Easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams take all levels of needleworkers — from beginners to veteran quilters — through each step of completing a quilting project — transferring the design to the fabric, placing the piece in a frame, the quilting stitch, beginning and ending a quilting line, etc. The wealth of classic designs, brought together in one convenient sourcebook, will be a welcome addition to any quilter's library.

70 Classic Quilting Patterns: Ready-to-Use Designs and Instructions (Dover Quilting)

Here's an exceptional book that provides needleworkers with eye-catching patchwork projects that work up fast and easy. Veteran quilt designers and teachers Gwen Marston and Joe Cunningham have created 20 attractive little quilts that are perfect for experimenting with color and design. Considerably less intimidating than full-size quilts, these "quiltlets" — ranging in size from 13½ x 17½ inches to 18 x 22 inches — make ideal doll bed covers of lovely wall hangings. The 35 full-size templates help create a variety of captivating designs, including Tree Everlasting, Dutchman's Puzzle, Propeller, Broken Dishes, Houses, Bow Tie, Jacob's Ladder, The Girls, Gwen's Tulip, Sugar Bowl, and ten other charming patterns. Complete step-by-step instructions, amply enhanced with approximately 95 black-and-white illustrations, enable quilters at all levels to create a variety of colorful items that will be a pleasure to make and a joy to use.

Twenty Little Patchwork Quilts: With Full-Size Templates (Dover Crafts: Quilting)

Amish quilts, known for their beautiful color combinations and varied motifs, are extremely popular among quilt makers. This easy-to-follow guidebook shows quilters how to create these lovely classics in miniature — with patterns that work up quickly and easily. Just the right size for use as doll bedcovers or lovely wall hangings, these eye-catching quilts are perfect for experimenting with a variety of colors and are considerably less intimidating to work up than full-size quilts. Complete step-by-step instructions and full-size templates show needlecrafters how to make 20 "quiltlets" ranging in size from about 21" x 21" for the largest to 15 1/2" x 18 1/2" for the smallest. Over 100 illustrations help create such perennially popular designs as Four Patch, Zig Zag, Baskets, Sunshine and Shadow, Triangles, Monkey Wrench, Diamond in a Square, Shoo Fly, Log Cabin, Evening Star, and 10 other classic patterns.

Twenty Little Amish Quilts: With Full-Size Templates (Dover Crafts: Quilting)

Treasury of designs: Double Pinwheels, Whirligig, Pinwheel Star, other captivating patterns. Complete instructions. Make wall hangings, doll bedcovers, tablecloths, more.

Twenty Little Pinwheel Quilts: With Full-Size Templates (Dover Needlework Series)

If you love quilting but are hard put to find time to work on a full-size project, these 20 small quilts may be just right for you. Ranging in size from 14 1/2" x 18" to 16" x 20", they work up quickly and easily and make attractive wall hangings, doll bedcovers, tablecloths, and other domestic accessories. Noted quilt designer and teacher Gwen Marston provides patterns for 20 designs, including such popular variations on the log cabin theme as Straight Furrows, Barn Raising, Zig Zag, Courthouse Steps, Light and Dark, Topsy Turvy Log Cabin, and many more. You'll also find clear step-by-step instructions, 27 sturdy full-size templates, 20 full-size quilt diagrams, and over 100 additional diagrams. Easy to follow and brimming with helpful hints and advice, this book is a great opportunity for quilters at all skill levels, beginner to veteran, to enjoy the fun and satisfaction of quilting on a small scale.

Twenty Little Log Cabin Quilts: With Full-Size Templates (Dover Quilting)

Among the most traditional of quilting designs, the Four-Patch is also among the least complicated, making it an excellent pattern for beginners. In this clearly written and easy-to-follow book, veteran quilt designer and teacher Gwen Marston provides patterns for 20 small quilts featuring this attractive design. Clear diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and 24 sturdy, full-size templates make it easy to produce such appealing creations as Four-Patch Zigzag, Four-Patch in Pinwheel-Star Setting, Plaid Four-Patch, Big and Little, Four-Patch and Star Medallion, Morning Star Set, and other eye-catching designs. Just the right size for wall hangings, charming covers for doll beds and other accessories, the finished quilts range in size from 14" x 17½" to 19½" x 21".

Twenty Little Four-Patch Quilts: With Full-Size Templates (Dover Crafts: Quilting)

Complete diagrams, step-by-step instructions and 29 full-size templates for creating such charming motifs as Birds in Flight, Flock of Geese, Autumn Triangles, The Pinks Are Up and Kansas Trouble. Perfect as doll bed covers, wall hangings and more.

Twenty-Little Triangle Quilts: With Full-Size Templates (Dover Needlework Series)

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Mary Schafer, American Quilt Maker

Mary Schafer, American Quilt Maker

Amish Quilting Patterns: 56 Full-Size Ready-to-Use Designs and Complete Instructions (Dover Crafts: Quilting)

70 Classic Quilting Patterns: Ready-to-Use Designs and Instructions (Dover Quilting)

Twenty Little Patchwork Quilts: With Full-Size Templates (Dover Crafts: Quilting)

Twenty Little Amish Quilts: With Full-Size Templates (Dover Crafts: Quilting)

Twenty Little Pinwheel Quilts: With Full-Size Templates (Dover Needlework Series)

Twenty Little Log Cabin Quilts: With Full-Size Templates (Dover Quilting)

Twenty Little Four-Patch Quilts: With Full-Size Templates (Dover Crafts: Quilting)

Twenty-Little Triangle Quilts: With Full-Size Templates (Dover Needlework Series)