Celtic Quilts: A New Look for Ancient Designs

by Beth Ann Williams

These all-new, timesaving techniques show quilters how to create exquisite, interlacing Celtic patterns more simply and quickly than ever before! Just "baste" designs with fusible web, machine appliqué with "invisible" stitches, and add dramatic color and texture with decorative threads. A mix of ancient and modern Celtic patterns is provided. Complete instructions for 12 beautiful Celtic wall quilts, pillows, and table runners. Elegant block, medallion, and border patterns, all given a fresh look with color-rich prints. Tips on making stained-glass style Celtic quilts with ready-made 1/4" bias strips.

Genres: Quilting, Crafts

96 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2000

Reviews

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an awesome quilting book filled with beautiful Celtic designs with full colour photographs, instructions and templates.

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

quilt patterns i love:
The Island
Ode to King Cormac
Morning Glory
Plaited Pillow
Afro-Celt
True Lover's Knot

[T · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has some truly lovely designs. The author discusses techniques and 'tricks' to make sewing these intricate designs easier and the back of the book includes templates of the designs for those who choose to utilize her pattern ideas for their own quilts.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

ooohh - - I would like to try one of these!