Romance of the Patchwork Quilt in America in Three Parts - History and Quilt Patches - Quilts, Antique and Modern - Quilting and Quilting Designs e-bog

This vintage book contains a complete handbook on quilting in three parts: "e;History and Quilt Patches"e;, "e;Quilts-Antique and Modern"e;, and "e;Quilting and Quilting Designs"e;. A detailed and fascinating exploration of the history and development of quilting, this is a volume that will appeal to those with an interest in the textile industry, and one that would make for a fantastic addition to any collection. Contents include: "e;Origin and History of Quilt-making with Photographic Reproduction of Patches"e;, "e;The Romance of Patchwork"e;, "e;Quilt Names"e;, "e;The Quilting Bee"e;, "e;The Quilt's Place in Art"e;, "e;The Quilt in the Twentieth Century"e;, "e;Historical Quilts from Recent Exhibitions"e;, "e;Gleanings from Old Scrapbooks"e;, "e;How to Make a Quilt"e;, "e;Reproductions of Quilt Patches"e;, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on quilting.