The Romance of the Patchwork Quilt in America in Three Parts - History and Quilt Patches - Quilts, Antique and Modern - Quilting and Quilting Designs

This vintage book contains a complete handbook on quilting in three parts, including: "History and Quilt Patches", "Quilts--Antique and Modern", and "Quilting and Quilting Designs". A detailed and fascinating exploration of the history and development of quilting, this is a volume that will appeal to those with an interest in the textile industry, and one that would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Contents include: "Origin and History of Quilt-making with Photographic Reproduction of Patches", "The Romance of Patchwork", "Quilt Names", "The Quilting Bee", "The Quilt's Place in Art", "The Quilt in the Twentieth Century", "Historical Quilts from Recent Exhibitions", "Gleanings from Old Scrapbooks", "How to Make a Quilt", "Reproductions of Quilt Patches", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on quilting.

Author: Various
Publisher: Read Books
Published: 07/30/2010
Pages: 342
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.76d
ISBN13: 9781445510927
ISBN10: 1445510928
BISAC Categories:
- History | General
- Crafts & Hobbies | Quilts & Quilting
- Crafts & Hobbies | Patchwork

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