DESIGN ORIGINALS-Craft Workbooks: Patchwork. The art of patchwork is an age-old tradition the world over and offers a practical way of using up scraps of material to create essential soft furnishings from pillow covers and place mats to full-sized quilts. This book provides everything from advice on materials to a range of patterns, both traditional and modern. With clear instructions and illustrations throughout it has all you need to get your very own patchwork project underway. It even includes an introduction to the pictorial art of applique! Author: Charlotte Gerlings. Softcover, 48 pages. Imported.