Patchworking: A Quilt Design and Coloring Book — 50 Quilt Designs + 80 Border Patterns

Description

Patchworking: A Quilt Design and Coloring Book is a classic quilting design reference by Judith LaBelle and Carol Ann Waugh, known for their structured, methodical approach to quilt planning.

Rather than focusing only on finished projects, this book teaches you how to design your own patchwork quilts—from layout and borders to color planning and yardage calculation. It draws inspiration from global decorative traditions, including Indian textiles, Chinese latticework, Egyptian art, mosaics, stained glass, and Art Deco design.

This is a working book—meant to be used with pencils, colored markers, and tracing paper—before committing to fabric.

What’s inside

• 50 original quilt designs, adaptable to multiple bedspread sizes

• 80 unique border designs to coordinate with your quilt layout

• 125+ quilt and border grids to color and experiment with palettes

• Traceable templates and geometric layouts

• Easy-to-read yardage charts to calculate fabric needs accurately

• Step-by-step construction techniques (machine or hand sewing)

Why quilters love this book

• Excellent for visual planners and color testers

• Ideal for designing custom quilts and wall hangings

• Strong focus on borders (a weak spot in many quilt books)

• Less “project recipe,” more design system

Condition

Good vintage condition. Light shelf and edge wear consistent with age. No major damage visible. Please see photos for exact condition.

Product details

• Title: Patchworking: A Quilt Design and Coloring Book

• Authors: Judith LaBelle & Carol Ann Waugh

• Publisher: New Century Publishers, Inc.

• Format: Softcover

• ISBN: 0-8329-0250-0

• Category: Quilting / Sewing / Craft Reference

Shipping

Ships carefully packed and protected. Combined shipping available if purchasing multiple books.