A milestone in the history of quilting, this was the first quilt book, originally published in 1915. With wit and wisdom, it traces the origins of appliqu and quilting in the ancient world, in medieval Europe and in the pioneer days of America. Twenty-four of Marie Webster's own quilts are illustrated in color, with 60 additional black and white photos of historic quilts and needlework from the original edition, as well as photos from Marie Webster's family album.

Quilts : Their Story and How to Make Them

Biographies & Memoirs

Webster, Marie D.

Community & Culture

Practical Patchwork

This book spotlights the life and quilt patterns of Marie Webster (1859-1956), world famous leader of the quilt revival of the early 20th century. Containing 12 full size patterns and complete directions for her charming appliqu quilts, it will delight lovers of floral appliqu and children's quilts. Marie Webster's life story will inspire you with her rise to fame as a designer for The Ladies' Home Journal and the author of the first quilt book, Quilts: Their Story and How to Make Them (1915). She proved herself an innovative entrepreneur as well, by running a successful business, selling patterns, kits and finished quilts from her Indiana home.

A Joy Forever: Marie Webster's Quilt Patterns

Perry, Roselyn

Full-size patterns and complete instructions for 14 of Marie Webster's original applique quilt designs, enhanced with color quilt photos and the inspiring story of this leader of the quilt revival of the early 20th century.

Marie Webster's Garden of Quilts

Perry, Rosalind Webster

Frolli, Marty

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