Quilting Shortcuts

Quilting Shortcuts by Maggie Malone. Published by Sterling Publishing Co Inc, New York, NY, 1986. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped & Taped DJ. 167 Pgs. ISBN 0806947861. LCCN 86-14440. Photographs by Larry R London. The author streamlines some traditional patchwork designs by breaking down each pattern or block into repetitive elements that can be sewn in strips, then cut, turned and pieced to create the design. The guide is replete with examples of geometric shapes as well as curved pattern elements. Also included are instructions for backing whole quilts or blocks by machine, and finishing, and patterns and tips for quilt-top stitching. The guide includes small color plates of traditional designs and black-and-white drawings of shortcut patterns. Description text copyright 2012 BooksForComfort. Item ID 26665.