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American Patchwork and Quilting is your invitation to explore the diversity of this uniquely American folk craft. For patchwork and quilting have been an important part of our cultural heritage since the first settlers arrived in the New World, piecing together fabrics to keep themselves warm. On every page in this treasury, you can discover inspiration for patchwork designs and quilting—how to create new projects from honored, familiar patterns and exquisite antique quilts. Stunning examples of traditional patchwork artistry fill the pages with dozens of traditional designs, many stitched in unusual and unusual colors. Included are patterns and instructions for more than imaginative ideas for displaying, and sharing your patchwork and quilts.