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A Flowering
of QuiltsA Flowering Of Quilts is a superbly presented compendium of the
quilter's art with selections drawn from the Ardis and Robert James Collection of the
International Quilt Study Center at the University of Nebraska. A spectrum of quilting
styles is presented including cut-out chintz applique quilts, album-style quilts,
red-and-green floral applique quilts, pieced quilts, crazy quilts, and more. Each
botanically inspired quilt is supported with a detailed description of its
applique,
piecing, and quilting techniques, as well as historical, horticultural, and botanical
background information on the quilt's design and execution. Informative essays explore the
nineteenth century women's sustained interest in botany and examine the parallels between
their flower garden designs of the era.List Price: $50.00 Click on the title to order for
$35, a savings of 30%.
The
American Quilt : A History of Cloth and Comfort 1750-1950
This is a celebration of the
quilt which features more than 250 full-color photographs and a text
that shows readers how to examine fabrics, dyes, patterns, and other
clues in order to place quilts in their social and cultural
context. Click on the title to order for $18.15, a 32%
savings.
Manny Kopp was a textile salesman who fell in love with
cloth. This book is a reproduction of some of his collection,
which dates back to the early 1800's, and includes some of his
personal notes and observations. Price: 25.95. Click
on the title to order for $17.13, a 34% savings.
Carrie Hall Blocks:
Over 800 Historical Patterns from the College of the Spencer Museum of Art, University of
Kansas. Carrie Hall, an early 20th-century Kansas quiltmaker, set out to preserve
America's quiltmaking heritage by collecting every known patchwork pattern and piecing one
cloth block for every pattern. Made between 1900 and 1935 and now housed in the
Spencer Museum at the University of Kansas, these blocks are a rich source of information
for quilters, quilt historians, and quilt collectors. In compiling Carrie Hall's Blocks,
Havig has made Hall's collection accessible to the modern quilter.Price: $24.46, (30%
discount)
The
Civil War Diary Quilt. The Civil War era was a time of great
tragedy and triumph, and for a diverse group of women it was a
distinctive thread in their lives and their quilting. Quilters and
historians alike will appreciate the timeless lessons shared through
actual diary entries and 121 related quilt blocks featured in The
Civil War Diary Quilt, from Rosemary Youngs, author of the innovative
book, The Amish Circle Quilt. This reference incorporates
instructions, list of supplies, a photo gallery, and 121 quilt blocks
inspired by actual diary entries from 10 women living during the Civil
War. Includes 121 full-size quilt block patterns that can also be used
to make smaller additional projects. Click on the title to
order.
The bible of quilt dating. Click on the title to order.
Dating Fabrics : A
Color Guide 1800-1960 Improved before it was even released, this book
now has 205 pages showing over 1,000 color swatches to help you recognize, identify and
date vintage American fabrics as used in quilts and clothing. This pocket size book
(5 1/2" X 8 1/2) book is priced at $17.47 (30% off ) Click on
the title to order.
Dressed
for the Photographer: Ordinary Americans and Fashion, 1840-1900 This history of ordinary American fashion begins in 1840 and ends in 1900,
spanning a period of time in which changing economics dictated clothing trends.
Letters, diaries, period photos and the authors own analysis provide in-depth
and strong analysis of fashion trends and inconsistencies between class and
fashion representation. Retail: $60.00 click on the title to order for
$47.40
Hidden
in Plain View : A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground
Railroad. When quiltmaker Ozella McDaniels told
Jacqueline Tobin of the Underground Railroad Quilt Code, it sparked
Tobin to place the tale within the history of the Underground
Railroad. Hidden in Plain View documents Tobin and Raymond
Dobard's journey of discovery, linking Ozella's stories to other
forms of hidden communication from history books, codes, and songs.
Although Ozella's story has been largely discredited as being
self-serving, the book still makes good points on other forms of
communication. Click on the title to order for $11.20, a 20% saving.
Discover the rich history of our country, unfolding through
fabric. Learn to choose reproduction prints for vintage
designs and build a stash of period-flavor fabrics. Nine
vintage-style quilt patterns capture historical style with piecing
and appliqué. Packed with historic photos, stories, and insights
into the role of fabrics in everyday life, this book is a
compelling page-turner as well as a practical quilting book.
Click on the title to order for $19.77, a 34% savings
A
New Order of Things: How the Textile
Industry Transformed New England This lavishly-illustrated book
explores the social history of the
industry that transformed
America. Dramatic technological
advances in textile production in
the early 19th century spurred
revolutions in land use, commerce,
transportation, business
organization, and family life. Based
on oral histories and archival
documents, and enhanced by 100
illustrations from across New
England, this book explores how the
expanding textile industry changed
the face of America. Click on
the title to order.
Passing
on the Comfort : The War, the Quilts and the Women Who Made a
Difference The inspiring story of two young Dutch newlyweds who sheltered
and saved the lives of Jewish adults and children, and others in danger
from the Nazis. As part of a relief effort, quilts were created by women
in North American Mennonite circles and sent to the Netherlands.
Beautifully illustrated with 19 color photographs of the quilts.
Click on the title to order for $10.17, a 32% savings.
Patchwork
Souvenirs Of The 1933 World's Fair The story of the Sears, Roebuck national quilting contest and its
controversy. Full color illustrations include the diverse backgrounds
of some of the quilters involved, the scandal surrounding the winning
quilt, and what happened to some of those quilts. click on the title to order.
"Quilting News of Yesteryear: A Thousand Pieces and Counting"
is a hard cover book featuring over three hundred newspaper articles about
quilts dating from 1834 to 1934. The subject is quilts made with thousands
of pieces. The news articles are complimented with quilts from the same
time periods. Nearly each page shows close-ups of quilts. This first book
in the series of quilting news of yesteryear, provides for primary and
secondary sources for quiltmaking spanning one hundred years. It will be a
valuable reference for all of us studying quilt history, women's history
and textile history. Click on the title to order for $25.95
Quilts : Their Story
and How to Make Them
Webster, Marie. A milestone in the history of quilting, this was the first quilt book,
originally published in 1915. With wit and wisdom, it traces the origins of appliqu and
quilting in the ancient world, in medieval Europe and in the pioneer days of America.
Twenty-four of Marie Webster's own quilts are illustrated in color, with 60 additional
black and white photos of historic quilts and needlework from the original edition, as
well as photos from Marie Webster's family album. Rosalind Webster Perry has reprinted the
text and photos, adding fond family insight into how Webster came to be both America's
first quilt authority and an influential designer. We always enjoy a two-generation quilt,
where a granddaughter finishes up a set of family blocks. Here we have a parallel in
print. Rosalind Perry is to be congratulated on the care she has taken to carry on her
grandmother's legacy. $20.00
The
Quilts of Gee's Bend
Since the 19th century, the women of Gee’s Bend in southern
Alabama have created stunning, vibrant quilts. Beautifully
illustrated with 110 color illustrations, The Quilts of Gee’s Bend
includes a historical overview of the two hundred years of
extraordinary quilt-making in this African-American community, its
people, and their art-making tradition. This book is being released
in conjunction with a national exhibition tour including The Museum
of Fine Art, Houston, and the Whitney Museum of American Art.
to order for $31.50, a 30% savings.
Created in 1857 by the women of the Salt Lake City LDS 14th Ward,
the quilt was raffled off to raise money for various Mormon
charitable enterprises. Each block was designed and signed by one of
the women, many of whom were wives of leading church authorities.
Filled with detailed photographs of the quilt and images of those
who stitched the blocks, this book is a stirring read, a rich and
beautiful testimony to women whose hands shaped not only thread and
cloth, but also a state, forging a community with their pioneer
spirit. Click on the title to order.
Toile
De Jouy; Printed Treasures in the Classic French Style
The authors, both curators at the Musée de la Toile de Jouy, have
drawn upon the museum's rich collections to produce the first-ever
complete history of the textiles produced in 18th century
France. The 180 illustrations include original designs that are
conserved in the museum, exceptional historical examples of toile de
Jouy clothing and furniture, documents relating to manufacture and to
the founding of the company, and examples of contemporary uses of the
textiles. For anyone interested in the history of textiles and
design, or looking for fresh ideas for interior decor, this book will
be an essential reference. Click on the title to order for
$35.00
This
book will help you identify commonly used fabrics such as cotton,
silk, and wool fabrics from 1880 - 1959 by both name and weave.
Other information is also given, such as when the fabric was first
used, for what, and how it was advertised. Definitely a
helpful book when identifying old textile pieces. Price:
$19.95, click on the title to order for $13.57
We received a note from the author of this book: "As a
result of extensive research on Indian Head cloth for a possible book,
new information has come to light. On page 61 of the Vintage Fabrics
book, please make the following correction. In the text beneath the
Indian Head heading, last sentence, change 1961 to estimated
mid-1970s. The exact date when Springs Industries folded IH into its
Springmaid fabrics line or discontinued it is being researched by the
Springs archivist."
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