Emporia Rose Appliqué Quilts: New Projects, Historic Vignettes, Classic Designs - Softcover

Brackman, Barbara; Menaugh, Karla

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1607058901 ISBN 13: 9781607058908

Publisher: C&T Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

C&T Publishing Emporia Rose Applique Quilts Barbara Brackman & Karla Menaugh. Inspired by mid-century Kansas classic applique, these 7 projects include a nine block applique sampler that features flowers, swags and festoons. Mix and match elements into your own new classics. These timeless designs work with any applique technique. Includes a pull out pattern section. ISBN: 978-1-60705-890-8. Paperback, 63 pages.

About this title

About the Author:

Barbara Brackman, a renowned quilt historian, has written several books about quilts during the Civil War era. She was a founding member of the American Quilt Study Group and is an honoree of the Quilters Hall of Fame. Barbara lives in Kansas.
Karla Menaugh is a professional journalist and editor who, alongside Barbara, managed the Sunflower Pattern Cooperative, a successful quilt pattern company from 2000 to 2009. Currently, Karla teaches in guilds and shops. She lives near Louisville, Kentucky.

Review:

Brackman (Quilts from the Civil War) and Menaugh, a quilt teacher, present seven new projects inspired by the still astonishing quilts made from the 1920s through the 1940s in Emporia, Kansas. The projects celebrate the unique work of a group of Kansas quilt makers whose quilts are world-renowned for their design and workmanship. The women included Rose Good Kretsinger and Charlotte Whitehill. Kresinger’s appliqued "New Rose Tree" inspired Brackman’s center block of the nine-block "Emporia Rose Sampler;" Whitehill’s "Calendula" shares commonalities with the “Spice Pink” block used in the sampler and a table runner. Brackman and Menaugh discuss the stunning original quilts and their makers in the first half of the book; the second half explores the modernized projects—bedcovers, pillows and pincushions—plus so-called "bonus" ideas, as well as advice for the advanced quilter. Although the book is more history than how-to, the techniques include the rudiments of appliqueing, piecing, sawtooth, and mitering corners. The modern interpretations are especially appealing for their golden yellows and warm reds. (Publishers Weekly, 4/21/14)

Quilt historian Brackman (Barbara Brackman's Civil War Sampler) teams up with machine appliqué expert Menaugh in this collection of appliqué projects inspired by quilts made in Emporia, KS, between 1920 and 1950. Emporia was a hotbed of quilting activity during this era, and Brackman profiles three of the city's most prominent quilters, providing context for their work. Samples of the original creations—many now located in museums—are paired with projects that are influenced by these originals. The centerpiece of the book is the titular Emporia Rose sampler, a full-size bed quilt that draws from a number of individual quilts profiled, but smaller projects are also included. The use of machine appliqué may surprise traditionalists, but hand appliqué techniques can be implemented, too. Appliqué templates are provided on pull-out sheets for easy use. Verdict: Brackman's skill at combining history and artistry shines again in this collection. The author's many fans who follow her work online and in print will be pleased with this latest book. (Library Journal, July 29, 2014)

A group of women in Emporia, Kansas, in the 1920s, ‘30s and ‘40s made a unique group of quilts known for their design and workmanship. This book celebrates these women and their work, with a look at their lives, their historic quilts and 10 applique designs inspired by them. The timeless designs work with any applique technique and there are seven projects included. (Quilters Newsletter, October/November 2014)

Well known quilt historian and author Barbara Brackman has teamed with talented Karla Menaugh to gather information on premiere quilters during the 20's, 30's and 40's from Emporia, Kansas. Three women's names rose to the surface and their work is what inspired the designs in this book. The book spotlights the lives of these women as well as their work. Vintage photos just add to the charm. Barbara designed her quilt “Emporia Rose Sampler” based on several of the Emporia quilts. The sampler alternates five floral blocks with four identical wreaths and is bordered with the “Pride of Emporia” border. The book contains all the patterns found in this project as well as six other projects based on these motifs. The block designs feature traditional applique which can be stitched using your favorite applique technique. You will find a nice section on construction techniques covering piecing Sawteeth, Applique, Mitered Border Corners and quilting suggestions. You are encouraged to create your own quilt design based on these tricks. This is a lovely book and anyone that loves applique will want to add this to their book collection. (The Appliqué Society, November/December 2014)

The city of Emporia, Kansas between 1920 and 1940 experienced a famous group of quilters. A number of their quilts were published and Emporia Rose Sampler, which is the subject of the book, gives a detailed history of the group and showcases their beautiful quilts that belong to museums and also gives explanations and templates for each block applique to composed. Barbara invites passionate appliquérs a nice walk into the past. (QUILTmania, February 2015)

Emporia Kansas was the home to several talented appliqué needlewoman from the 1920s to the 1940s. Their work has inspired this book. They produced outstanding quilts with beautiful quitting by unnamed women. There are details of nine blocks, traditional floral patterns and eight projects, quilts, cushions and runners.

The intricate appliqué uses freezer paper templates and machine stitching. The clear instructions are accompanied by a pull out section of actual size templates and quilt designs. The quilt designs outline the appliqué and the spaces are filled with feathers, swags and cross hatching.

This a fascinating mixture of history and practical instruction. (British Patchwork & Quilting, February 2015)

About this edition

• Publisher: C&T Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1607058901
• ISBN 13: 9781607058908
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64