MAGGI GORDON

All the books listed here, including the out-of-print titles, can be ordered from Amazon.com. Some foreign-language editions are also available.

	American Folk Art Quilts Thirty beautiful quilts, all drawn from the collection of the Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison, WI, illustrate the ingenuity of quiltmakers across almost two centuries. Illustrated in full color, they show the depth and breadth of a craft that has been almost synomous with folk art until the advent of the art quilt. Detailed instructions for making a block for each of six quilts, one from each chapter, are given, and general outline instructions are included for each of the featured quilts. Available October 2007.
	The Complete Book of Quilting History and technical instructions are combined, with techniques for patchwork, applique, and quilting shown in full-color step-by-step photographs.
	The Quilter's Resource Book Drawn from quiltmaking around the world, this book is filled with examples, both antique and modern, of quilting traditions from all corners of the globe. Step-by-step instructions for making traditional patterns and basic general information are also included.
	The Quilting Sourcebook More than 200 traditional patchwork blocks and quilting patterns are shown in full color. Easy-to-follow piecing diagrams show the construction of basic blocks, and a step-by-step techniques section covers the skills needed to make quilts with confidence.
	The Ultimate Quilting Book More than 1,000 photographs feature a gallery of classic quilts, both antique and modern, that illustrate the enduring beauty of traditional quilts. Step-by-step patterns cover basic techniques and more advanced skills to make a variety of pieced, appliqued, and quilted projects.
	1000 Great Quilt Blocks Illustrations for more than 1,000 patchwork blocks are featured, with cutting instructions and measurements for each block shown. Basic step-by-step piecing information is included, together with examples of combinations of blocks to create exciting new secondary patterns.
	American Quilt Classics co-author Patricia Cox Patricia Cox is an internationally known quiltmaker, designer, and teacher. She is also a quilt collector, specializing in American examples from the early 19th century to the mid 20th century. The book shows 115 of her finest pieces, which illustrate the history of American quiltmaking, and we have added step-by-step instructions for making twelve block patterns that combine modern fabrics with traditional design.
	Log Cabin Quilts Unlimited co-author Patricia Cox Patricia Cox has long been fascinated by the variety afforded by the Log Cabin block, the quintessential quilt pattern for most people, and a large proportion of the quilts in her collection are examples of the design. The book contains basic step-by-step construction techniques, numerous variations on the basic block, and numerous examples of the ways in which combinations, or “setting,” of blocks create new configurations.
	The Ultimate Sewing Book This is the essential guide to dressmaking and home furnishings with step-by-step directions for basic techniques and special projects. In addition to advice on planning, measuring, and choosing the right tools, fabrics, and construction methods, this book is packed with tips of the trade
	The Quilter's Guide To Amish Quilts co-author Jan Jefferson This collaborative effort with Jan Jefferson, a social historian specializing in the Amish people and their culture, traces the history and development of ten quilt patterns that are widely associated with Amish quiltmaking, and shows how these patterns relate to the culture and lifestyle of the makers. Historical and modern examples, plus step-by-step instructions are included.
	The Quilter's Guide To Pictoral Quilts Quilts with a representational theme have a long and fascinating history, covered here to provide background for the gallery of pictorial work by contemporary quiltmakers. Instructions for designing and embellishing, as well as basic techniques for creating, pictorial quilts are included in full-color step-by-step photographs.