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A Celtic Garden is a continuation of Philomena Durcan's fascination with Celtic design. The inspirations came from the gorgeous gardens of Ireland and Scotland and the carpets of flowers strewn with breathtaking abandon across the Celtic countryside. Included are 13 new original floral patterns, learning to 'paint' with flowers, easy to follow instructions and 38 full color illustrations.

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A Celtic Garden
Includes Full-Sized Patterns

Author: Philomena Durcan
Pages: 78
Page size: 8 1/2" x 11"
Publisher: Celtic Design Company
Cover: Soft
Item Code: 4FF0192
Weight: 0.96lb

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13 New original floral patterns inspired by the gardens of Scotland & Ireland
Learn to "Paint" with fabric
Easy to follow instructions for Bias Bar Technique
38 full Color illustrations

About the Author

Philomena Durcan has been involved in quilting for over twenty years. She introduced Celtic Design to the quilt world in 1980 with the publication of her first book, Celtic Quilt Designs. Since that time she has presented lectures and workshops throughout the World on her interlace and spiral designs, as well as on the Bias Bar technique of Applique. More recently her fascination with floral art has led to the technique of "Painting" with Fabric. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally in numerous museums and shows. Philomena was greatly influenced by her mother, who taught lace-making in Ireland many years ago. Carrying on the family tradition, she has managed to combine her Irish heritage with needlework skills to develop a new and unique concept of fabric art. Philomena lives in Sunnyvale, California, where she owns and operates the Celtic Design Co. and continues to explore new horizons of Celtic design.

Table of Contents
Foreword	4
Introduction	6
Designing Your Block	10
Color and Design	10
Fabric	10
Constructing Your Block	14
Checklist of Step	14
Tools	14
Tracing Selected Designs onto Background Fabric	17
Making Applique Cut-Out Templates	17
Cutting Out the Applique Pieces	17
Basting the Applique Pieces to Background Blocks	18
Making the Bias	18
Adding Bias to the Applique Design	20
Finishing Techniques	21
Sample Layouts	22
Through the Garden Gate	22
Through the Garden Wall	23
Lattice with Interlace	24
Celtic Tulip	25
The Celtic Floral Designs
Anemone	26
Clematis	30
Daffodil	34
Hibiscus	38
Iris	42
Lily	46
Pansy	50
Poppy	54
Primrose	58
Rose	62
Sweet Pea	66
Tulip	70
Waterlily	74
Bibliography	78
Acknowledgements	79

Instruction Page

Celtic Peony Rose

Through the Garden Gate

Lily, Daffodil, Rose, Hibiscus, Primrose & Poppy

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