America's Heritage Quilts


Book Description

Looks at the history of American quilts, shows and describes traditional patterns, and offers advice on planning and making a quilt.




Lets Quilt Our African American Heritage & Stuff It Topographically!


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Looks at the art, craft, and history of quilts made by African-American women and offers instructions for making a keepsake quilt.




Gatherings


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Meet the people, the quilts, and the stories discovered nationally by the thousands of volunteers who have registered more than 157,000 quilts in state quilt documentation projects. Explore the American experience through these state projects.




Quilts


Book Description

An in-depth look at this popular American art form contains background information on the history of quilting, patterns that are popular in different regions of the country, and other information.




Quilts


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Presents the history and development of this folk art form. Organized geographically, the volume explores regional quilts and quiltmaking from the early 1800s to the present. Over 130 full-color photographs.




Let's Quilt Our African American Heritage & Stuff It Topographically!


Book Description

Each quilt was essential-often the difference between life and death. Some hung on porch rails to secretly indicate the way to freedom. Others just kept the children warm. Each told a story. Kids will learn how African American women excelled at this now much-admired craft, and will learn to make their own quilt and even stuff into a 3-dimensional shape for a forever keepsake! This 36-page reproducible book involves thinking first and doing second as well as planning, budgeting, scheduling, quality control, cooperation, and many more skills that are critical for a child's education.




American Heritage Quilts


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Antebellum,Westward,Plain Speaking.




Collecting Quilts


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Discusses the patterns and current values of a variety of American quilts made from 1775 to 1984




The American Quilt Story


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A chronological history of the American quilt from Colonial to Twentieth Century. Includes patterns and directions for 30 quilts.




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


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.