Philomena has authored these books demonstrating how three ancient Celtic art forms (Interlace, Spiral, and Floral motifs) have been adapted for quilting.

A Celtic Garden c1995 $23.95 A Celtic Garden contains floral designs inspired by the gardens of Scotland and Ireland, and introduces the concept of "painting" with fabric, a process of manipulating various shades of hand-dyed fabric to create beautiful 3-dimensional effects. This book contains 13 original floral patterns which can be combined with spiral and interlace, suitable for 14" and 16" blocks. A full-sized pattern of Through the Garden Gate, the wall hanging featured on the back cover, is also provided. [Add to Cart]  [View Cart]

Celtic Quilt Designs c1980 $17.95 Celtic Quilt Designs is a collection of 20 different designs adapted from the famous Book of Kells, an eighth-century illuminated gospel book, now preserved at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. The interlace form of the designs make them ideal for the Bias Bar Technique of Applique, a unique process developed by Celtic Design. [Add to Cart]  [View Cart]

Celtic Quilt Designs II, The Children of Lir c2003 $24.95 Celtic Quilt Designs II features twenty-four new Celtic Interlace design patterns. Beautifully illustrated with an easy step by step guide, clear instructions and tips on color choice, this book is a must for lovers of Celtic and quilting alike. This book draws inspiration from the magical story of the Children of Lir, an Irish legend that has enchanted young and old for centuries. [Add to Cart]  [View Cart]

Celtic Spirals c1992 $19.95 Celtic Spirals presents a whole new design concept in quilting using one master pattern to create 20 original designs inspired by one of the oldest forms of Celtic art, the spiral. The Master Pattern includes four different sized patterns for 8", 13", 17" and 20" blocks. This is an excellent book to familiarize one's self with the color wheel to create the three-dimensional effects illustrated in the book. [Add to Cart]  [View Cart]

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