From Inside Cover: "The Quilt Engagement Calendar Treasury' is a compilation of nearly 200 of the most interesting quilts published in the first eight editions (1975-1982)...this book celebrates the astonishing beauty, accomplishment, and creativity found in American quilts, which are enjoying enormous popularity and are treasured as one of the fundamental expressions of the American art spirit. Quilts of all types are found here: Medallion, Star, Broderie Perse, Log Cabin, Crib, Amish Center Diamond, Amish Bars, Midwestern Amish, Touching Stars, Album, Crazy, Pot of Flowers, Pictorial Applique, and so forth - a virtual encyclopedia of American quilt designs. An important feature of this book is the section devoted to patterns and instructions created by Carter Houck for 21 of the quilts illustrated in color so that you can make your own versions of these quilts."