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Inspired Free-Motion Quilting

Borrow from history for your next quilt with ninety free-motion quilting designs reinterpreted from eighteenth- and nineteenth-century quilts. Honor the elegance of the past with collector Bill Volckening and quilter Mandy Leins, who modernizes motifs such as the orange peel, feathers, and quatrefoil into continuous-lines designs that are perfect for all of today's quilts. Plus, learn tips for marking, combining motifs, and quilting. - Something old, something new! Ninety refreshing free-motion designs inspired by antique quilts - Finish quilts like a pro with tips for selecting and combining patterns, marking quilt tops, and using rulers - Look at eighteenth- and nineteenth-century quilts in a new way with esteemed authors Bill Volckening and Amanda Leins

Bill Volckening, Amanda Leins

Amanda Leins traveled the world while studying for a PhD in classical archaeology before she married her love in New York. Her quilting journey incorporates family traditions, modern and traditional techniques, and ancient and contemporary histories. She lives in New York. mandalei.com Bill Volckening is a quilt collector who studied visual arts and photography at Rhode Island School of Design, School of Visual Arts, and New York University, International Center of Photography. His quilts have been exhibited and published worldwide. billvolckening.com

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