The most comprehensive history of quilts ever published, "The Quilt" explores the evolution and history of quilting from the first settlers of the New World to the present day. Showing in vivid color and patterns how Native Americans, African Americans, Amish, Hawaiian, Hmong, quilts celebrate cultural identity, and how quilting bees connect us to each other. From the historical nature of quilts to the current efforts of quilt preservation, the book features an encyclopedia of favorite quilt styles, detailing the stories behind applique quilts, crazy quilts, art quilts, scrap quilts, sampler quilts, whole-cloth quilts, as well as traditional patchwork patterns, adding up to a book rich in quilting, cultural and historical interest.
| ISBN | 0760326886 | | Pages | 352 | | ISBN13 | 9780760326886
(What's this?) | | Volumes | 1 | | Publisher | Motorbooks International | | Weight (grammes) | 2758 | | Imprint | Motorbooks International | | Published in | Wisconsin | | Format | Hardback | | Height (mm) | 304 | | Publication date | 09 Oct 2007 | | Width (mm) | 266 | | Library of Congress | 2007011533 | | Spine width (mm) | 38 | | DEWEY | 746.97 | | Academic level | General | | DEWEY edition | DC22 | |
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BlackThread.blogspot.com, "Oct. 15, 2007 (blog readers unavailable) "It's magnificent!" "Quilter's Newsletter, "April 2008 "Investigate the evolution of quilting in America with one of the most comprehensive histories ever published. The book moves from the discussion of the historical nature of quilts to current efforts at quilt preservation. Features include more than 200 full-color photographs and an encyclopedia of quilt styles, from applique to crazy, pieced to art, scrappy to whole cloth. Essays by Jean Ray Laury, Patricia Cox and Alex Anderson, to name a few, highlight the complexity and beauty of America's quilting tradition."
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