A Flowering of Quilts

University of Nebraska State Museum

ISBN 10: 0803215134 / ISBN 13: 9780803215139

Published by University of Nebraska Press, 2001

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0803215134I4N00

Synopsis:

The beautiful floral appliqué quilts of the nineteenth century have long been admired and appreciated. This book showcases fifty-three striking examples of these quilts, taken from the Ardis and Robert James Collection of the International Quilt Study Center at the University of Nebraska. The quilts comprise a range of styles, including cut-out chintz appliqué quilts, album-style quilts, a number of red-and-green floral appliqué quilts, as well as a limited number of pieced quilts and crazy quilts. Included with each botanically inspired quilt is a detailed, informative description of its appliqué, piecing, and quilting techniques as well as enlightening background information concerning the historical, horticultural, and botanical influences on the quilt's design and execution. Helpful essays at the beginning of the book explore nineteenth-century women's sustained interest in botany and examine the fascinating parallels between the designs of flower gardens and those of quilts during that era.

About the Author:

Patricia Cox Crews is professor of Textiles, Clothing, and Design and director of the International Quilt Study Center at the University of Nebraska. She is coeditor of Nebraska Quilts and Quiltmakers (Nebraska 1991).

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Flowering of Quilts
Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
Publication Date: 2001
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket