The 1718 Coverlet

Author: Susan Briscoe
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446365891
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 419

Book Description
The expert quilter presents sixty-nine unique quilt blocks drawn from the rare eighteenth-century coverlet constructed in the Mosaic patchwork tradition. The 1718 Coverlet, the earliest known dated piece of patchwork, has fascinated quilters and textile historians since its discovery in Wiltshire, England. Now quilting expert Susan Briscoe invites readers and crafters to explore this treasure trove of historical inspiration. With this illustrated, step-by-step guide, you can recreate each of the stunning sixty-nine blocks featured in the 1718 Coverlet. Use the blocks in your own creations or make your own replica of this rare historical artifact.

The 1718 Coverlet

Author: Susan Briscoe
Publisher: David & Charles
ISBN: 9781446304440
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Learn how to recreate each of the stunning 69 blocks that make up the historic 1718 silk patchwork coverlet- the oldest dated piece of patchwork in Britain.

Patchwork and Quilting in Britain

Author: Heather Audin
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0747814139
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 131

Book Description
Patchwork quilts are hugely evocative emblems of our domestic past. With no two quite the same, each example hints both at the story of the particular household in which it was produced and at a larger piece of social history. But quilting is by no means only historical, with the craft seeing a huge revival in popularity in recent years, and items that were once made for purely utilitarian and practical reasons are now produced and appreciated for the connection they afford us to a rich vein of heritage and nostalgia. Illustrated with a stunning range of examples from the Quilters' Guild Collection – of which the author is curator – this book is a wonderful introduction to a hugely important aspect of British domestic history.

The Book Of Boro

Author: Susan Briscoe
Publisher: David and Charles
ISBN: 1446379841
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 325

Book Description
A collection of boro-inspired projects and techniques which celebrates this traditional Japanese textile and its relevance to the modern sewer and quilter. Learn about the history of boro and how it is being revived for a new audience using contemporary fabrics including denim, linen and shibori tie dye as well as sashiko and other embroidery stitches. The word boro comes from the Japanese boroboro meaning something tattered or repaired. It refers to textiles that have been mended or patched together for utilitarian, not decorative, purposes to make the fabric stronger and warmer, and to mend torn and threadbare areas. The techniques section includes a short stitch directory with traditional stitches (running stitch and applique) and contemporary stitches (herringbone stitch, blanket stitch, chain stitch and whipped running stitch). Other techniques include instructions on improvisational patchwork; applique: raw, turned edge and reverse; darning techniques and methods for distressing and ageing fabrics to achieve an authentic boro finish.

Patchwork and Quilting in Britain

Author: Heather Audin
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0747814147
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 65

Boys' Book of Border Battles

Author: Edwin L. Sabin
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN: 1620871580
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 369

Book Description
A classic of historical war literature, Boys' book of border battles puts you at the scene of some of the most important and storied battles in the history of North America. From George Washington's charges against the French in the mid-1700s to the lengthy and drawn-out wars in the western territories between the ever-advancing white frontier settlers and Native American tribes, Sabin's book is an important record of American history. This Skyhorse reprint of the 1920 text faithfully reproduces Boys' book of border battles in its original state, complete with high-quality replicas of the illustration plates that accompany the book.

Interwoven Globe

Author: Amy Elizabeth Bogansky
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN: 1588394964
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 366

Book Description
Published in conjunction with an exhibition held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Sept. 16, 2013-Jan. 5, 2014.

The History of Louisiana, Or of the Western Parts of Virginia and Carolina

Author: Le Page du Pratz
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indians of North America
Languages : en
Pages : 442

Book Description

Aviation Psychology and Human Factors

Author: Monica Martinussen
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1498757537
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 348

Book Description
This book covers the application of psychological principles and techniques to situations and problems of aviation. It offers an overview of the role psychology plays in aviation, system design, selection and training of pilots, characteristics of pilots, safety, and passenger behavior. It covers concepts of psychological research and data analysis and shows how these tools are used in the development of new psychological knowledge. The new edition offers material on physiological effects on pilot performance, a new chapter on aviation physiology, more material on fatigue, safety culture, mental health and safety, as well as practical examples and exercises after each chapter.

The History of the Patchwork Quilt

Author: Schnuppe von Gwinner
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
The origins, traditions and symbolism of patchwork in clothing and quilts are explored from multi-national examples over the past 500 years. This classic book now in its first English edition traces quilts across Europe and Asia and through the growing textile industry of North America. Colour and black-and-white photographs show beautiful appliqué and Amish quilts as well as crazy-quilts, bridal and friendship quilts and more. Examples represent historical and contemporary prize-winning designs. The author provides an extensive bibliography in hopes that it will foster more extensive research into the interesting background of patchwork art. Quilt collectors, dealers, and makers, as well as textile artists and designers will find interesting explanations of the designs. They will also find inspiration for their own work in this beautiful book.