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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> As a child Marie had learned the craft of fine hand sewing from her mother Minerva Daugherty although it was not until Marie reached her 50s that she began designing quilts. Her designs were inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement of the early 1900s mainly floral designs done in pastel colours. This made her work quite unique at the time and her designs drew interest from the popular Ladies Home Journal (LHJ). The LHJ first printed her works Pink Rose Iris Snowflake and Wind-blown Tulip in the January 1911 issue. They went on to include her baby quilt designs Pansies and Butterflies Sunbonnet Lassies (also known as Keepsake) Daisies Wild Rose Morning Glory Wreath and Bedtime. in 1912. She also began to write articles for the journal and this endorsement led to her quilt patterns becoming well- known and in high demand. (LL)