Author(s): Elise Roberts

Craft

The most comprehensive history of quilts ever published, "The Quilt" explores the evolution and history of quilting from the first settlers of the New World to the present day. Showing in vivid color and patterns how Native Americans, African Americans, Amish, Hawaiian, Hmong, quilts celebrate cultural identity, and how quilting bees connect us to each other. From the historical nature of quilts to the current efforts of quilt preservation, the book features an encyclopedia of favorite quilt styles, detailing the stories behind applique quilts, crazy quilts, art quilts, scrap quilts, sampler quilts, whole-cloth quilts, as well as traditional patchwork patterns, adding up to a book rich in quilting, cultural and historical interest.

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