Finders Keepers Quilts: A Rare Cache of Quilts from the 1900s - 15 Projects - Historic, Reproduction & Modern interpretations

by Edie McGinnis

Overview

Finders Keepers--A Rare Cache of Quilts from the 1900s is based on a collection of quilts found in an abandoned farmhouse in Davis County, Iowa. This historical find is rare gem. Famed quilter Edie McGinnis has worked to re-create the early quilts, using reproduction fabric to reflect the time period in which they were made. She has also included updated versions of each that will appeal to today's modern quilters.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617453281
Publisher:	C&T Publishing / Kansas City Star Quilts
Publication date:	01/15/2016
Pages:	68
Sales rank:	793,296
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.70(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Prolific author Edie McGinnis has been an editor for fifteen years at Kansas City Star Quilts. She is also a popular teacher and lecturer. Her work has appeared in several quilting magazines. ediemcginnis.com

Editorial Reviews

Who doesn't love a good story of finding antique quilts in the attic? The charming patterns in this book are based on a collection of quilts Susan Knapp discovered in an old house she and her husband purchased—every quilter's dream!

Spring 2016 Quilter's Connection

This book is based on nine of the quilts found in the tumbledown farmhouse and gives as much history as could be discovered about the quilts as well as patterns so you can reproduce them yourself. This book includes eighteen patterns as quilt designer Edie McGinnis has worked with Susan to produce two patterns based on each of the originals. The first being a recreation of the original quilts using reproduction fabrics and the second a modern adaptation using contemporary fabric. If you are interested in early 1900s American quilts this is a fascinating look at some historical quilting that could have so easily been lost.

August 2016 Popular Patchwork

There is something very special about historic quilts – heirlooms, a rare glimpse of the past, a period in time, a remarkable slice of history. These quilts were found in an old American farmhouse, many in pristine condition. They date from the early 1900s. The new owner worked with quilter Edie McGinnis to make modern interpretations. This book provides the story of these quilts and their interpretations. It gives the modern fabrics to use and the instructions to make quilts and wall hangings. There is a hand-embroidered linen table top too. The book is well illustrated throughout, so you could choose to follow the original design more closely if you wish.

4/14/2016 yarnsandfabrics.co.uk