Paperback. The origins, traditions and symbolism of patchwork in clothing and quilts are explored from multi-national examples over the past 500 years. This classic book now in its first English edition traces quilts across Europe and Asia and through the growing textile industry of North America. Color and black-and-white photographs show beautiful applique and Amish quilts as well as crazy-quilts, bridal and friendship quilts and more. Examples represent historical and contemporary prize-winning designs._x000D_The author provides an extensive bibliography in hopes that it will foster more extensive research into the interesting background of patchwork art._x000D_Quilt collectors, dealers, and makers, as well as textile artists and designers will find interesting explanations of the designs. They will also find inspiration for their own work in this beautiful book._x000D_ AUTHOR: The origins, traditions and symbolism of patchwork in clothing and quilts are explored from multinational examples ranging over the past 500 years. Color and black-and-white photographs show beautiful applique and Amish quilts as well as crazy quilts, bridal and friendship quilts and more. Examples represent historical and contemporary prize-winning designs. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: The History of the Patchwork Quilt (Paperback)
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
Publication Date: 1997
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0887401368
ISBN 13: 9780887401367
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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The origins, traditions, and symbolism of patchwork in clothing and quilts are explored from multi national examples over the past 500 years. This classic book now in its first English edition traces quilts across Europe and Asia and through the growing textile industry of North America. Color and black-and-white photographs show beautiful applique and Amish quilts as well as crazy-quilts, bridal and friendship quilts, and more. Examples represent historical and contemporary prize-winning designs. The author provides an extensive bibliography in hopes that it will foster more extensive research into the interesting background of patchwork art. Quilt collectors, dealers, and makers, as well as textile artists and designers will find interesting explanations of the designs. They will also find inspiration for their own work in this beautiful book.

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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

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