The 1718 Coverlet

Download or read book The 1718 Coverlet written by Susan Briscoe and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2014-07-25 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The expert quilter presents sixty-nine unique quilt blocks drawn from the rare eighteenth-century coverlet constructed in the Mosaic patchwork tradition. The 1718 Coverlet, the earliest known dated piece of patchwork, has fascinated quilters and textile historians since its discovery in Wiltshire, England. Now quilting expert Susan Briscoe invites readers and crafters to explore this treasure trove of historical inspiration. With this illustrated, step-by-step guide, you can recreate each of the stunning sixty-nine blocks featured in the 1718 Coverlet. Use the blocks in your own creations or make your own replica of this rare historical artifact.