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.

The Origin and History of Patchwork Quilt Making in America with Photographic Reproductions

Author: Various Authors
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473390370
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 120

Book Description
This vintage book explores the colourful history of quilt making in America, looking its origins, development and evolution, influences, popularity, contemporary techniques, and much more. Quilting can refer either to the process of creating a quilt or to the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material. Typical quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material in the middle, and then the backing material. With fascinating information and photographs of authentic examples, this is a volume not to be missed by anyone with an interest in quilting. Contents include: “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 increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on quilting.

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

Author: Various
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1447482263
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
This vintage book contains a complete handbook on quilting in three parts: “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.

The Romance of the Patchwork Quilt

Author: Carrie A. Hall
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780486257921
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 299

Book Description
Discusses the history of quiltmaking, describes quilting techniques, and shows traditional and modern designs

Quilts Around the World

Author: Spike Gillespie
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 1610600916
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 352

Book Description
This essential book for all quilters and quilt collectors tells the fascinating story of quilting around the world, illuminated by the international quilt community’s top experts and more than 300 glorious color photographs. Covering Japan, China, Korea, and India; England, Ireland, France, and The Netherlands; Australia, Africa, Central America, North America, and beyond, Quilts Around the World explores both the diversity and common threads of quilting. Discover Aboriginal patchwork from Australia, intricate Rallis from the Middle East, Amish and Hawaiian quilts from the United States, Sashiko quilts from Japan, vivid Molas from Central America, and art quilts from every corner of the globe. Also included are twenty patchwork and applique patterns to use in your own quilt projects, inspired by designs from the world’s most striking quilts.

Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781893824973
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 522

Book Description
Barbara Brackman's classic quilter's resource, the "Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns," is fully modernized, updated with over 160 new blocks, and presented in full color for the first time in this third edition! All of the 4,000+ pieced quilt block patterns found in this book are illustrated with both a line drawing and sample color suggestions to ensure that you will never run out of inspiration! Quilters, quilt historians, and textile enthusiasts will love the detailed information on pattern names and publication sources included with each block pattern.The book is easy to use in a multitude of ways: look up block designs by name to find a perfectly themed pattern, search by layout and construction information to find the name of the pattern in a historic quilt, or just browse the pages until your next quilting project catches your eye! Combine the book with "BlockBase" software (sold separately) to easily design and print custom templates, rotary charts, or foundation patterns for any of the blocks in the book.As a one-stop-shop for quilt pattern identification and ideas for your next quilting project, this fabulous book should be in every quilter's library!

The United States Patchwork Pattern Book

Author: Barbara Bannister
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486232433
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 84

Book Description
50 quilt blocks for the 50 states from "Hearth & Home" Magazine.

Old Patchwork Quilts and the Women who Made Them

Author: Ruth Ebright Finley
Publisher: E P M Publications
ISBN: 9780939009688
Category : Patchwork quilts
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
First published in 1929, this book is an enduring contribution to the study of women's history. The 200 photos and diagrams are supplemented by eight pages of color plates and an introduction by Barbara Brackman.

Polly Prindle's Book of American Patchwork Quilts

Author: Alice I. Gammell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780448121819
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 276

Book Description

The History of the Quilt in America and its Place in American Homes

Author: Marie Webster
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473355125
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 61

Book Description
This text comprises everything one might need to know about the art of American quilting and patchwork. Covering its European origins in colonial America and containing detailed guides of techniques and methodology, this comprehensive compendium is a must-have for any quilting enthusiast and deserves its place in any collection of antiquarian literature. Marie Daugherty Webster (1859 - 1956) was a business woman, quilt designer, and an author most known for her writing this book. This text has been elected for republication due to its historic and education value. Originally published in 1915, we are proud to republish this scarce book here with a new introductory biography of the author.