Old Quilts, New Life: 18 Step-By-Step Projects Inspired by Quilts from the American Folk Art Museum

Featuring 18 stunning quilts designed by Sarah Fielke--from the striking Liberty Belle log cabin quilt to the peaceful Ebb and Flow medallion quilt--inspired by quilts from the American Folk Art Museum, New York.

Old Quilts, New Life features 18 stunning quilts designed by passionate quilter, author, and designer, Sarah Fielke. Sarah has selected 9 beautiful quilts from The American Folk Art Museum in New York and created two designs inspired by each quilt--the first, a sympathetic interpretation of the original piece and the second, a more contemporary creation. Old Quilts, New Life showcases these stunning quilts--each one accompanied by step-by-step instructions so you can create them at home. The book takes you through the history of the quilting tradition and explores the techniques and styles employed by quilters over the centuries. From the beautiful simplicity of an Amish quilt to a pretty pinwheel design, there is a quilt here to suit all skill levels and styles.

Author: Sarah Fielke
Publisher: Cico
Published: 04/14/2020
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 10.60h x 8.10w x 0.40d
ISBN13: 9781782498469
ISBN10: 178249846X
BISAC Categories:
- Crafts & Hobbies | Quilts & Quilting
- Crafts & Hobbies | Needlework | General
- Crafts & Hobbies | Patchwork

About the Author
Sarah Fielke is a quilter, teacher, designer, and author of seven hugely successful quilt books including Quilted with Love and (with Amy Lobsiger) Cute Little Quilts (both CICO Books). Based in Australia, Sarah has designed eight quilting fabric collections in her trademark whimsical designs. She regularly teaches classes on how to make her unique style of quilts at craft shows and in quilt shops around the world, and online at craftsy.com. You can find her at www.sarahfielke.com, on her blog, www.thelastpiece.net, and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.