A Joy Forever: Marie Webster's Quilt Patterns

Plot

This book spotlights the life and quilt patterns of Marie Webster (1859-1956), world famous leader of the quilt revival of the early 20th century. Containing 12 full size patterns and complete directions for her charming appliqu quilts, it will delight lovers of floral appliqu and children's quilts. Marie Webster's life story will inspire you with her rise to fame as a designer for The Ladies' Home Journal and the author of the first quilt book, Quilts: Their Story and How to Make Them (1915). She proved herself an innovative entrepreneur as well, by running a successful business, selling patterns, kits and finished quilts from her Indiana home.