Another Great Estate Find!

Christmas Quilts ~ Marsha McClosken ~ Soft Cover Book ~ 72 pages ~ 1985 ~ Dover Needlework Series.

~ Making and giving Christmas quilts as gifts is a long-standing tradition among quilters--and in this abundantly illustrated volume, needlecrafters will find all they need, and more, to make their own festive holiday quilts.

~ In sharing her knowledge and love of quilting, the author has divided Christmas Quilts into three parts. The fist introduces the reader to a sampling of nostalgia-studded Christmas lore and quilt history.

~A gallery of full-color photographs depicting 42 beautiful Christmas quilts (chiefly red-white-green) comprises the second part. Featured are such time-honored patterns as Feathered Star (1896), Antique Star (1833), Double Peony (c. 1825), President's Wreath (c. 1930), Pomegranate ( c. 1930), Album (c. 1850), Mariner's Compass (1855-1865), The Log Tree (1985) as well as these other favorite motifs:
Pine Cone, Rose Buds, Tree of Life, Applique' Holly Quilt, Christmas Pine Tree, Cherry Wreath, Poinsettia, Ohio Rose, Christmas Tulips, Double Irish Chain and 24 more.

~ A final section includes patterns and instructions for making 20 different blocks. Quilters at all levels of ability will also find a wealth of helpful hints on choosing holiday fabrics and planning a Christmas quilt, plus tips and instructions for making the quilt.

~ Marsha McCloskey's inspiring and practical guidebook is one that every quilter will want to have--for the beauty of its antique Christmas quilts, for fascinating tidbits of information on the holiday's symbolism and traditions and for the valuable advice and suggestions of a veteran quiltmaker.

The book is like new, no damage at all, the only reason I list it as used instead of brand new is the person's name is written on the inside. If giving as a gift a nice gift tag with the recipients name on it or cool sticker will cover the old name up.

I will be listing many more like new quilt books, most show a price tag of $10.95-$29.95 on back....so here's your chance to get a brand new book for a fraction of the cost.

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I purchase things from estate sales and auctions. I sell items that are new or have been previously owned, loved, and used by others. I have no way of knowing the conditions under which an item has been stored. If I smell or see something odd, I will put it in the description! :)).