American Quilt Classics: From the Collection of Patricia Cox With Maggi McCormick Gordon (That Patchwork Place) [Hardcover] Review

Patricia Cox and Maggi Gorden effectively collaborate to present American Quilt Classics, a beautiful, full-color photographic showcase of Patricia's personal collection of more than 300 antique quilts. From an 1820's strippy chintz to quilts made for the Red Cross during World War I and quilts created from feed sacks during the Great Depression, American Quilt Classics is a showcase that captures a slice of history as well as amazing craft patterns. The text describing the known history of individual quilts adds flair to their presentation, and sample quilting projects for the reader are also included. American Quilt Classics is an informative and inspiring book for needlecrafters with a passion for quilts!

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Over the past 25 years, quiltmaker Patricia Cox has amassed an astonishing collection of more than 300 antique quilts--each part of a patchwork puzzle that, when put together, reveals America's rich and diverse quiltmaking heritage. For the first time, Patricia shares her collection's finest examples in this gorgeous volume, along with patterns for creating your own antique-style works of art.
Patricia's stunning collection spans the history of the American quilt, from the earliest stripped chintz of the 1820s to quilt kits from the 1930s. You'll learn intriguing details about each design, such as those made for the Red Cross during World War I and quilts created from colorful feed sacks during the Great Depression.
· Treat yourself to a visual feast of more than 100 glorious photographs that chart the history and major developmental phases of the American quilt
· Choose from 15 pieced and appliqued block patterns to re-create classic quilts from the collection
· Find tips and advice on buying, storing, and repairing antique quilts, along with insight into what compelled Patricia to build such an extraordinary collection
Discover the common threads that connect you with quilting's pioneers in this exceptional tribute to American Quilt Classics.

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Treasury Of Mennonite Quilts [Paperback] Review

Lovely book , I have enjoyed it.. got some greatideas on making a quilt..

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Nimble Needle Treasures Quilt Magazines on Cd Rom: All 24 issue complete with interactive index [CD-ROM] [CD-ROM] Review

What a wonderful treasure! This morning I was doing research on a quilt history topic and came across this CD reference on Amazon and realized that I indeed had the CD.I popped it into my computer and got lost for more than 30 mins - just drooling over the various articles and patterns!Thank you for making this now previously out of print historical treasure available!

Kyra E. Hicks
author, This I Accomplish: Harriet Powers' Bible Quilt and Other Pieces

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Nimble Needle Treasures Quilt Magazine was published quarterly from 1969 - 1975. All 24 issues of Nimble Needle Treasures Magazine and the Index are preserved on CD ROM in HTML format, viewable in any browser. Fully self-loading with easy point and click navigation. Contains all the original articles, 376 patterns (134 of those are in Series), classified ads, etc., as well as a comprehensive Index. The magazines and the index on the CD are fully interactive, which means that one can click on a particular pattern name, article, etc., in the index and the exact page in the original magazine is immediately accessed. The magazines and index on the CD may also be viewed issue by issue and page by page, and are fully printable. There are no printed copies of Nimble Needle Treasures Magazines available for purchase as they have been out of print since 1975. These vintage quilt magazines are truly a treasure for any quilt enthusiast! Includes articles by well-known quilt historians, authors, collectors and quilters whose by-lines were Cuesta Benberry (Quilters Hall of Fame honoree) Dolores Hinson, Letha Rice, Hazel Carter (founder of The Quilters Hall of Fame) Maxine Teele, Mary Borkowski, Helen Ericson, Mildred Saffell, Kammie Hung, Georgia Feasel, Leona Rhoades, Irene Goodrich, Mary Schafer, Joyce Auderheide and others. Series patterns such as The Circuit Riders Quilt-Womans World/Illus. Needlework; Flower Medly by Ruby Hinson; Quadie Quiltie by Thornton Burgess and Ruby Short; Sampler Quilt by Prudence Penny; The Bible Quilt by Bertha Stenge; Blossom Time, Home Art Studio. Other collectable patterns are by Dolores Hinson; Marie Webster; Kansas City Star; Work Basket; Modern Priscilla; Bertha Stenge; Home Art Studio; The Progressive Farmer; Florence LaGanke; Alice Brooks; Ruby Hinson; Pictorial Review; Hearth & Home; Nancy Cabot; Ladies Art Company; Anne Cabot; Eveline Foland; Hawaii Farm & Home... and much more!

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Black Threads: An African American Quilting Sourcebook [Hardcover] Review

I can't say enough about the importance of this book.Every one who is interested in acquiring a true perspective on the diverse history of American quiltmaking and the role that African American quilters played in that history must own a copy of this book.Kyra Hicks spent many years tracing information about African American quilters that would otherwise soon be lost to us all. She has been diligent, careful and intensely rigorous as a scholar--and, she took this on as a true labor of love.Althugh she received some support from a national organization, Kyra Hicks used personal funds and many unpaid hours to complete this project.
The book istself is extremely well organized, and provides a wealth of detail and resources.Anyone planning to give a lecture or write an article about the history of quiltmaking will find material here that would be very difficult to access otherwise.
This book is also important becasue too many of the other books and articles only focused on the improvisational string quilt or improvisational patchwork quilt, which is only one genre of African American quilt making.Kyra clearly documents that African American quilters worked and continue to create quilts in all forms and genres.
The book has chapters documenting the influence that quilting has had on other artists and art genres as well. One of the remarkable images is that of a quilt designed by Romare Bearden, an internationally known African American artist who is generally known as one of the premier collagists of the 20th Century.
Kyra also conducted extensive online surveys of quilters, and documented very interesting facts about the enormous buying power of African American quilters in the United States.This material alone is worth the price of the book to companies that sell fabric and patterns to the quilt market.
My only regret is that the book had only a few color images.I wish that the publisher would have Kyra create a companion book in color with more of the images of the unique and unusual quilts and lesser known quilters she found.
Finally, the book is a comprehensive reference to galleries and collections for those who wish to explore the owrld of African American quiltmaking further.Buy and keep this book on your shelf--it will be useful and remarkable reading for years to come.

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One million African Americans spend approximately $118 million annually on quilting. Some believe that recent studies of oral histories telling of the role quilting played in the Underground Railroad have inspired African Americans to take up their fabric and needles, but whatever the reason, quilters like Faith Ringgold, Clementine Hunter, Winnie McQueen, and many others are keeping the African American traditions of quilting alive. This is the first comprehensive guide to African American quilt history and contemporary practices. It offers over 1,700 bibliographic references, many of them annotated, covering exhibit catalogs, books, newspapers, magazines, dissertations, films, novels, poetry, speeches, works of art, advertisements, patterns, greeting cards, auction results, ephemeral items, and online resources on African American quilting. The book also includes primary research done by the author on the Internet usage of African American quilters, a listing of over 100 museums with African American made quilts in their permanent collections, a directory of African American quilting groups in 29 states, and a detailed timeline that covers 200 years of African American quilting and needle arts events.

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Crazy Patchwork [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

The clear straight forward instructions are easy to follow. The side bars detail many tips and suggestions. You almost feel as though a instructor is in the room with you.
She has added a new twist to an old quilting technique and encourages you to do the same.
I have been intrigued by crazy quilts for a while. This is the third book I've purchased about crazy quilting and the first one that has motivated me to start a project

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Want a unique, personalized, and creative way to commemorate births, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, graduations, and more? Create a basic foundation-pieced block by machine with fabrics representing any one of the 12 monthsgemstones and flowers, then embellish it by hand with style your style, the style of those you love, or the style of the recipient. How much embellishment? Let s count the ways! In addition to using many different fabrics, Crazy Patchwork encourages the use of laces, buttons, beads, charms, trinkets, jewelry, and more to make one-of-a-kind quilts everyone will adore. The sky s the limit on the versatility of this easy-to-make crazy patchwork quilt project. Want something different? Follow the directions to make a pillow, mantle scarf, or block suitable for framing and gifting. Alice Wilhoit has taught quiltmaking for 20 years, and was inspired to write this book for her favorite students beginners to give them a personalized start in creating their own works of art. The mother of seven grown children and grandmother to six, she lives with her husband, Bill, in McKinney, Texas.

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Floral Bouquet Quilts From In The Beginning [Paperback] Review

Today's quilt's take on the patina of age in this elegant book on floral bouquet quilts.Classic patchwork patterns done in gorgeous florals and historical prints such as toiles, set the stage for beautiful quilts.Here, the author, herself an avid quilter and professional fabric designer, reaches into her heart and personal history to create a bouquet of floral quilts. The themes and inspiration for these floral beauties, as written in the book, reveal a quilter with an interesting personal and professional past, and gives her unique perspective on creating traditional quilts that will themselves be timeless.When you see these beautiful quilts you'll want to make them all - and you can. The designs are simple, the patterns traditional,and the fabrics used in the quilts featured in the book are readily available for purchase.The book instructs in clear and concise sections.Novice and expert quilters alike can successfully sew these quilts as well as be inspired to create beautiful floral bouquet quilts of their own.Go ahead...sew!!

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Stroll through the pages of this beautiful book - lingerawhile and imagine yourself surrounded by flowers. Sharon shows youhow to select floral bouquet fabrics to make one or all of thefifiteen elegant quilts featured in the book. Read a brief history ofchintz and the important role this fabric played in early quiltmaking,then follow suggestions for making a fantasy quilt using today'sfloral bouquet fabrics, including those from Sharon's "In TheBeginning" fabric collection.
- 15 quilt patterns with full instructions for quick and easy piecing.
- Tips on color and fabric selection.
- Decorating ideas offer ways to personalize the setting for each completed quilt.
- Full color throughout.

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Carrie Hall Blocks: Over 800 Historical Patterns from the College of the Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas [Illustrated] [Hardcover] Review

This is an excellent resource book for those interested in quilt history.The more than 800 blocks were made between 1900-1935.Both pieced and appliqued blocks are shown in color. The pattern section of more than200 blocks range from easy level to difficult.The template section isvery easy to use.Each block is shown in color and then in sections withall template numbers listed.All blocks in this section have beenconverted to more standard sizes and could be converted to other sizes withrelative ease by any quilter.A fantastic book and a must for anyquilter's personal library!

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This Old Quilt: A Heartwarming Celebration of Quilts And Quilting Memories [Paperback] Review

THIS OLD QUILT is a delightful patchwork of quilts, stories, art illustrations and vintage photographs. I was fascinated from the first moment and didn't want to put the book down.
There are five chapters in THIS OLD QUILT and they offer stories about learning to quilt; the quilting traditions of the Amish, Hopi Indians and African Americans; the warmth and love that comes from homemade quilts; the camaraderie of quilting bees; and many lovely stories and poems concerning the American tradition of quilting.
I was so happy to see many of the paintings of Sandi Wickersham that were used to illustrate this book. Sandi lives close by and much of her work is indicative of my area of Virginia.I own a few of her prints and it was fun to find them featured in THIS OLD QUILT.Several other artists including Diane Phalen's work was also used in the book. Their colorful and detailed quilting scenes add an extra layer of depth and pleasure to the book.
I poured over the vintage photographs that are mostly black and white or color enhanced. The ladies from the past are shown displaying their work or sitting among friends and quilting together. One 1936 Depression Era photograph is so striking! It's of a lady standing on the porch of a wooden cabin and displaying her gorgeous quilt that was made in the Dresden Plate pattern. The viewer senses that inside that unpainted cabin, life was probably pretty difficult, but this lady was able to make a work of art out of scraps, and a picture of her beautiful quilt endures for all of us to admire.
There are many lovely stories to read and enjoy, of both fact and fiction.My favorites are: HOW TO MAKE AN AMERICAN QUILT by Whitney Otto, THE PERSIAN PICKLE CLUB by Sandra Dallas and HIDDEN IN PLAIN VIEW by Jacqueline Tobin. THIS OLD QUILT is a treasure trove of quilting, memories and lovely pictures. I'm so happy that I treated myself to this endearing book.

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Quilting has never been more popular. At last there is an exceptional and inviting book that celebrates this well-loved art form: "This Old Quilt." The first anthology to pay tribute to quilts and quilting memories, "This Old Quilt" is filled with memorable stories and artwork from many eras, capturing just what makes quilting so treasured.
"This Old Quilt" offers something for every quilter; stories are set in time periods from the turn of the 20th century to the modern day and range from the humorous to the historical to the heartwarming. Contributors include Alice Walker, Terry McMillan, Dorothy Canfield Fisher, Whitney Otto, and Patricia J. Cooper and Norma Bradley Allen.
Whether you're someone who has quilted, or someone who simply has a love of quilts and what they represent, this collection will give you a new perspective on the enormous influence of this popular expression of our heritage.

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Vintage Quilts: Identifying, Collecting, Dating, Preserving & Valuing [Hardcover] Review

First the pros: lots of quality photos, covering a wide variety of patterns and eras.
Cons: basically, this book needs to be titled just "Vintage Quilts".The "Collecting, Dating, and Preserving" material is limited to just 4 pages at the beg. of the book. The rest of the volume is a "Value Guide", with a short description under each quilt photo, a notation as to "excellent condition", "fair condition" etc, and a dollar value estimate.The problem here is that nowhere in the book do they state their definition of what they consider to be good, excellent, etc.There's no excuse for this--both Aug and Newman are listed as judges in the book bios--defining their terms should have been covered in the opening pages.Without that, it makes their appraisals pretty much useless to the reader.(The photos are not large enough to show the quilt's condition.)
The other thing I thought was odd is that they don't compare individual quilts.I.e. show us two twin-size Bowtie quilts and explain [what they're worth.]In other words, show us how to appraise and value individual quilts.Which IS the whole point of the book, according to the title anyway. (Dang it, now I'm annoyed all over again!)
Needless to say, I'm returning my copy.

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This book idenitfies hundreds of quilt patterns and gives the rationale for the appraisal of each style, pattern, and era of the 650 quilts shown. Closeups of patterns and vintage fabric swatches of American quilts from the 1800s to the 1950s. 224 pages. AUTHORBIO: Bobbie Aug and Sharon Newman met in Paducah, Kentucky, at the 1989 American Quilter's Society Show. Both were in the first group tested and certified as quilt appraisers by AQS. Currently, both serve as members of the AQS Appraiser Certification Program Committee. REVIEW: Whether a collector, creator, or seller of quilts, you'll find this information about evaluating simple, pieced patterns to elaborate appliqued designs very educational. Written by three recognized experts, these members of the AQS Appraiser Certification Committee judge quilt shows, appraise quilts, teach classes, and write books. This book shows the wide variety of quilts made in America from the 1800s to the 1950s.

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A World of Quilts: 10 Projects Using Ethnic Fabrics [Paperback] Review

Beth has included such beautiful quilts in this book.They aren't too complicated for beginners and yet provide interesting arrangements for experienced quilters as well.I just finished taking her class for one of the quilts in the book, "Underwater Grotto".The finished products of all the students were stunning.I also saw several of the quilts featured in the book on display in the store.They look even more amazing than pictures captured in the book.

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Transform exotic fabrics into gorgeous quilts! Thesespecial tips, techniques, and patterns feature fabrics from all overthe globe, from Africa to Asia, India to Indonesia.
-Choose from 10 bed quilts, throws, and home accents
-Beginner-friendly designs show you how to make the most of unusual colors and textures
-Learn to choose blocks and quilting designs that will let your ethnic fabrics shine

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North Carolina Quilts [Paperback] Review

I checked this book out of the Cashiers, North Carolina Library and spenta week browsing it. It has many fascinating color plates of NorthCarolina's historical quilts. There is an early embroidered farm scenequilt that is particularly spectacular and worthy of reproduction. Thereare also many black and white vintage photos of North Carolina's quiltersin period dress. I spent almost as much time looking at the vintageclothing photographs and the names of the women as I did the photos of thequilts. This is not a "how to quilt" book, but I think the photos and historical information in this volume would be beneficial to anyoneinterested in primary source research in vintage clothing and quilts ofsouthern origin.

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This magnificent volume features color photographs of more than 100 quilts crafted in North Carolina between the early nineteenth century and 1976.Included are chintz applique quilts, intricately pieced and appliqued quilts, crazy quilts, and examples of ingenious thrift in quilting with found and salvaged materials.
The quilts were chosen from more than 10,000 that owners brought to be recorded by the North Carolina Quilt Project during a series of statewide Quilt Documentation Days in 1985-86.Because the quilts are privately owned, many have never been seen publicly.The text presents the lives and times of the quiltmakers, accompanied by many vintage photographs from family collections.Whether these women made quilts to pass the time, warm their families, beautify their lives, or serve as symbols of love and togetherness, they used their fabric with uncommon artistry and craftsmanship.

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Quilting Designs from the Past: 300+ Designs from 1810-1940 [Paperback] Review

This is an excellent book on quilts and quilting.If you are interested in quilt history, it is very well written and has a great deal of information on the history of different quilting styles, patterns and fashions.The pictures and illustrations are fascinating.If you want to make a reproduction antique quilt or quilt an old top, this is the best, and possibly only, source for period authentic quilting patterns.And the instructions on how to transfer, scale and mark the top are clear and easy to follow.This is a must-have book for any quilter or quilt history fan.

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Make your quilts look like antiques with over 300 historically accurate quilting designs from 1810-1840.

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Around the Quilt Frame: Stories and Musings on the Quilter's Craft [Hardcover] Review

I bought this book so my kids could give me something nice for Christmas.The idea was ot put it away and not read it.No chance of that!I thought, "I'll just read the first few lines... Well, just this page... Just the first chapter??!!"
I couldn't put it down.

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Inspired by the sense of community forged by the millions of women who have gathered with friends to quilt throughout history, Around the Quilt Frame draws upon this common bond, connecting today's quilters in a more symbolic way.
This unique compilation of essays and stories about quilts and quilting blends light-hearted tales with more philosophical pieces. From a variety of well-known quilting writers, including Helen Kelley, Ami Simms, Lisa Boyer, Patricia Cox, Jean Ray Laury, and Sandra Dallas, these pieces expertly stitch together a mix of contemporary and vintage pieces to create a patchwork of treasured and timeless tales.

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Treasury of American Quilts: Including Complete Patterns and Instructions for Making Your Own Quilts [Hardcover] Review

the first half of this book is quilts--wonderful photos of quilts (and also a few embroidered bed rugs) on each page. the quilts range from the late 18th century to the mid-20th, applique, piecework, amish, hawaiian, original and commercial designs. the captions contain the usual information about dates and maker (if known) plus informative and frequently entertaining comments by the authors. the second half of the book has instructions for several of the quilts.

this book is copyrighted 1982, and, comparing this and other quilt books from about the same time to those published more recently, i am struck by the differences--the earlier books, such as this one, seem to offer a far broader range of styles and types of quilts (most remarkably individualistic), as well as more of them--it's as if the attitudes and standards in the quilt world have hardened and narrowed when it comes to which quilts deserve publication. while i have seen a few of the quilts in this book reproduced in other publications, many of the quilts are new to me. two of the most magnificent log cabin quilts i've seen are in this book, as well as a range of applique, from naive to baltimore album quality, that is unsurpassed. why more of these quilts have not seen further publication is a mystery.

aside from the captions, there is no text in the first half of the book. the space is given to the photos of the quilts.

the instructions date from before the time of the rotary cutter. much as i love my rotary cutter and rulers, i deplore the apparently complete dependence on them. these instructions offer templates for the piecing, and shapes that are not broken down into half square triangles or simplified out of character. templates are not frightening--they can be more efficient that ruler cutting. and y-seams are not difficult, they just need a bit more attention. patterns for a few applique quilts and a few patterns for quilting are also included.

this is a book that should be in every quilter's library. there is inspiration on every page. and, since the used prices start so low, there's no excuse not to buy it!

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Garden Club Quilts [Paperback] Review

This book is superb.Mary and Connie combine elements of the main quilt to create other great wall quilts.Plenty of material to come up with your own ideas also!Patterns for a tea cozy and set of placemats are included.
The Sun Block would be sweet made into an "over the door" quilt.The dog block would make a nice throw pillow for the little one in your life.Each block could stand alone as a little quilt.Great for that small area that needs just a little something extra.
These quilts will satisfy the experienced quilter, yet are easy enough for a beginning quilter to enjoy working on them!
If you like Folk/Primitive, you should love this book...

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Quilters will go crazy for this new collection of beautiful folk art-style quilt patterns and projects featuring country garden themes. Garden Club Quilts gives complete instructions for a magnificent full-size quilt and 13 smaller creations. From Country Threads, the world renowned, Iowa-based quilt pattern company.

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Hidden in Plain View: A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad [Paperback] Review

I agree with most of the reviews of this book that the material is indeed fascinating.It just doesn't happen to be true.Sadly, the "quilt code" myth has been invented by a couple of vendors who sell quilts, and now also sell books, speaking engagements, memorabilia, etc.
This isn't the place for a "debunking", however.If you're interested in seriously evaluating the facts of the issue, and comparing this book's unfounded (indeed unique) claims against real scholarship on the Underground Railroad and the history of quilting, a good place to start is the research of Leigh Fellner, which appears in the March 2003 issue of Traditional Quiltworks magazine as well as the Hart Cottage Quilts website.

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Storm at Sea New Quilts from an Old Favorite [Paperback] Review

Each year the Museum of the American Quilter's Society issues a challenge to quilters with a new contest: the 1999 theme was the 'Storm at Sea' quilting block, and five winning quilts and 13 finalists are featured inthis presentation of both quilters and patterns.

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Each year, the Museum of the American Quilter's Society challenges and inspires quilters with an international contest, called NEW QUILTS FROM AN OLD FAVORITE. The theme for 1999 was the Storm at Sea block. The five winning quilts and 13 finalists are featured in this colorful and informative book. Meet the quilts and the quiltmakers, and discover patterns, tips, and techniques for making or designing your own Storm at Sea masterpiece. REVIEW: The Midwest Book Review says, "Each year the Museum of the American Quilter's Society issues a challenge to quilters with a new contest: the 1999 theme was the 'Storm at Sea' block, and five winning quilts and 13 finalists are featured in this presentation of both quilters and patterns.

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America's Printed Fabrics 1770-1890: 8 Reproduction Quilt Projects: Historic Notes and Photographs; Dating Your Quilts [Illustrated] [Paperback] Review

Barbara describes her book as soft on fabric science and high on the how-to of making choices, choosing fabrics and quilt styles appropriate to a time period. The antique and reproduction swatches are large and clear. Barbara brings her considered opinions, research, and years of experience to each subject she discusses.

This book is probably a better choice than her classic "Clues in the Calico" (and it's updated some of the information too) for the individual just starting to learn about textile history because it is less dense in terms of text and details, but it is by no means shallow for those entrenched in textile history.

Throughout the book, there are what I call, Barbara's signature vignettes. These are those wonderful still life pictures of colorful combinations of antique fabrics, daguerreotypes, ephemera, sewing tools, bonnets and clothing and everyday household décor found in 19th century homes. In fact, she has included many photographs depicting dresses and textiles. Brief personal quotes from old diaries, letters, and other historical writings are scattered throughout the book, as are reproduction quilts made by outside contributors to the book. I really appreciate her putting dates, specific when possible, a narrow range when not, with the photos, quotes, quilts and fabrics.

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The fabrics and quilts of the 19th century are thoroughly detailed in this quilting guide filled with projects that will delight quilters of all levels. Included are eight projects that were inspired by antique quilts but made with today's reproduction fabrics. Quilt historian Barbara Brackman guides crafters through more than a century of American fabrics, and shares wonderful old photos, diary entries, and letters from America's past.
Barbara Brackman has been named to the Quilters' Hall of Fame. She lives in Lawrence, KS.

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More Biblical Quilt Blocks: New Inspirational Designs [Bargain Price] [Paperback] Review

I have the first book this author wrote, and was extremely disappointed to find out that at least half the blocks in her new book are repeated from her first book. I feel that the title is misleading. Several of the authors of multiple volumes on the same subject are in my library. Examples would be Bethany Reynolds, Marsha McCloskey, Sharyn Craig, and Carol Doak. In each and every case, the blocks or techniques do not repeat the items that appeared in their earlier books. Therefore, it's logical to expect that a book entitled "More Biblical Blocks" would haveadditional blocks to the ones you already have.

Have you ever bought a CD of an artist you liked to find out that half or more of the songs were repeats from one you already owned? Well, this is the equivalent. Since the book isn't cheap, it's doubly disappointing.

Whereas I do agree that the directions are guite good, they are no better than those contained in many other books on the market by other authors, so there is nothing remarkable in that arena. If you have this author's "Biblical Blocks" book, I'd recommend skipping this one. If you're considering buying one of her books, buy only this one and skip the first, so it can have value to some. I, however, feel ripped off.

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Comforting, breathtaking, inspiring-these are just a few words that fans use to describe the popular book Biblical Blocks. Now Rosemary Makhan returns with all-new blocks that celebrate favorite Bible passages in fabric.
·Discover the special meaning behind 32 time-honored quilt blocks
·Feature blocks in six projects, including large samplers and quicker one-block quilts
·Stitch designs such as Job's Troubles, King David's Crown, and Road to Paradise--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Threads from the '30s: Quilts Using Reproduction Fabrics (That Patchwork Place) [Paperback] Review

This book was well written, easy to follow.With so many repro fabrics available today, possibilities were endless.The projects in this book brought you back to when your grandmothers were quilting.

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The small-scale motifs, bright colors, and simple repeat designs of '30s fabrics evoke childhood memories of grandmother's quilts. Now today's quilters can bring back the charming feel of '30s quilts with this unique collection of patterns that celebrate an innovative time in quiltmaking history. Includes:
- Ten '30s-style quilt projects from some of the quilting world's most popular designers, including Nancy J. Martin and Carol Doak
- A fascinating history highlighting fabric designs and colors of the 1930's
- Ideas for mixing and matching '30s-style fabrics with today's fabrics for unique results

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