Hard covered book titled THE MOUNTAIN ARTISANS QUILTING BOOK THE TECHNIQUES, PATTERNS, AND DESIGNS OF THE FAMOUS WEST VIRGINIA COOPERATIVE by Alfred Lewis, 1973. 179 pages, over 300 Illustrations. How to sections of this book feature photographic step by step instructions on: traditional patchwork patterns, stitching, applique, hemming, binding, tufting, basting, tracing, design placement, bordering, quilting; application of the handicraft to making toys, pillows, and clothing. It also features an investigation of the traditional methods of making the old quilts and patchworks, examples of which have found their way into great museum collections. This book is in VG condition, pages clean and intact, and the binding is tight. Light foxing present on the end pages. The dust jacket is scuffed and torn.