From the Collection of Patricia Cox With Maggi McCormick Gordon (That Patchwork Place)
Edición de la obra American quilt classics
| Autor | Patricia Cox, Maggi McCormick Gordon |
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| Editorial | Martingale and Company, That Patchwork Place |
| Fecha de publicación | September 2001 |
| Idioma | inglés |
| Páginas | 191 |
| Formato | Hardcover |
| ISBN-13 | 9781564773586 |
| ISBN-10 | 1564773582 |
| OCLC | 47521384 |
| LCCN |
| 2001044244 |
| Número de Cutter | C877a |
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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.