Fly Me to the Moon: An Art Quilt Journey - Hardcover

Jones, Susanne Miller

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0764354000 ISBN 13: 9780764354007

Publisher: Schiffer Craft, 2017

Synopsis

When the Apollo astronauts went to the moon, the whole world watched. When the Fly Me to the Moon art quilt challenge went out, it went global. This book showcases the curated results of that call for entries: 179 art quilts by over 130 artists from 8 countries, expressing their interpretation of the space program and all things lunar. Walk down memory lane or discover the story of the missions for the first time, but most importantly, enjoy a trip to the moon and beyond without the time and rigors of space training. As you travel into space, meet the astronauts, hum the tunes, and listen to the artists tell you about their pieces. Find endless inspiration and discover what the moon is really made of: cotton, thread, crystals, paint, ink, tulle, and crocheted lace. 

About this title

About the Author:

Susanne Miller Jones began quilting after retiring from teaching. She has a second multi-faceted career as fiber artist, curator, and author. Susanne and her husband, Todd, live in Potomac Falls, Virginia, near their two children, and enjoy traveling.

Review:

A treasure of a book! --Marie Bostwick, NYT Bestselling author of the Cobbled Court Quilts series

A testament to what the experiences meant to the quilt-makers. The images in the quilts and the words of the quilt-makers stand as first-hand accounts of the events for all time, celebrating a rare moment in time when humankind showed its greatness. --Jodie Davis, Host of Quilt Out Loud on QNNtv

About this edition

• Publisher: Schiffer Craft
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0764354000
• ISBN 13: 9780764354007
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208