Author: Gwen MarstonPublisher: University of Michigan Press
ISBN: 0472068555
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 237
Book Description
The story of the woman who helped create the modern American quilting revival
The Quilters Hall of Fame
Author: The Quilters Hall of FamePublisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760347050
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Masterpiece quilts and Master quilters--both are honored in The Quilters Hall of Fame. The book profiles more than forty of the quilting world's most influential people--from early twentieth-century quilt designer Ruby McKim to quilt curator Jonathan Holstein to contemporary art quilter Nancy Crow. Lavishly illustrated with one hundred glorious color photographs of their quilts, plus historical photographs, ads, and pattern booklets, The Quilters Hall of Fame is essential for every quilter's bookshelf.
Collaborative Quilting
Author: Freddy MoranPublisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402730436
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
A bold and unconventional tribute to artistic collaboration by two internationally recognized, award-winning authors. Freddy Moran and Gwen Marston have made beautiful quilts together despite their physical distance from each other--the stunning photos of their many creations prove it. They reveal the secrets of their success, including how to bridge style differences and use each person’s strengths to best advantage. Freddy, an expert in color, discusses her specialty, while Gwen talks about design principles. In addition, each artist offers ten personal tips and structured and unstructured projects to try, as well as ideas for putting them all together. A gorgeous gallery of quilts is sure to inspire needleworkers to combine forces. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
Author: Gwen MarstonMary Schafer and Her Quilts
Author: Gwen MarstonPublisher: Msu Museum
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Mary Schafer and Her Quilts provides an account of the quiltmaking history of nationally-recognized quilter, quilt educator, and pioneering quilt historian, Mary Schafer. Her quilts reflect a passion for historical accuracy, creative adaptations of traditional designs, and skilled quilt construction.
Twenty Little Four-Patch Quilts
Author: Gwen MarstonPublisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486291847
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
In this clearly written and easy-to-follow book, a veteran designer and teacher provides patterns for 20 small Four-Patch quilts. Twenty-four full-size templates make it a snap to produce such lovely creations as Zigzag, Pinwheel-Star Setting, Plaid, Big and Little, Morning Star Set, and other eye-catching Four-Patch patterns. Quilts range from 14" x 18" to 19" x 21".
Mary Black's Family Quilts
Author: Laurel HortonPublisher: Univ of South Carolina Press
ISBN: 1570036101
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
Mary Black's Family Quilts includes a foreword by Michael Owen Jones, Professor of Culture and Performance, University of California, Los Angeles, and author of Craftsman of the Cumberlands: Tradition and Creativity.
Author: Quilts in the Attic
Author: Karen MusgravePublisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 1610597834
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
For generations, quilts have both preserved history and furthered artistic innovation, leading to personal and creative discoveries that have changed lives. In Quilts in the Attic, author and quiltmaker Karen Musgrave presents 30 stories of great quilt discoveries, including hidden masterpieces, fascinating finds, and treasured family heirlooms. The tales in this book are both heartwarming and thrilling, whether about unearthing breathtaking pieces at summer flea markets or finding Grandma’s priceless antique quilt hidden away in a box. By sharing stories from all over the world, Musgrave uses these wonderful works of art to explore the complex patchwork of human history, from 19th-century Jewish life in Southern California to the Sears National Quilt Contest at the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago, to a 12th-century castle in France. Each memory embodies the inherent human drive to craft something of purpose and meaning while shedding light on the works of well-known quiltmakers like Mary Lee Bendolph from Gee’s Bend, Marie Webster, and Ruby Short McKim. Featuring stories from unknown and famous quilters alike, Quilts in the Attic uncovers the mystery and significance of the quilts we love.
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