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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 appliquéd 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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About the Author
Patricia Cox has built her outstanding collection of quilts over the past 25 years. She was at the forefront of the American quilting revival of the 1970s. An early champion and researcher of Baltimore appliqué designs, she was closely involved with the National Quilting Association's teaching certification program. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Maggi McCormick Gordon is an editor and writer who specializes in needlecraft and quilting titles. Her previous books include The Book of Home Sewing, The Quilting Sourcebook, and The Quilter's Guide to Amish Quilts. Born in Texas, she now lives in London, England.
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- PublisherCollins And Brown Ltd
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 185585922X
- ISBN 13 9781855859227
- BindingHardcover
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