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Art of the Needle 100 Masterpiece Quilts from the Shelburne Museum

Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, Vermont has one of the largest and best quality bedcover collections in the United States. This book highlights 100 masterpiece quilts, most of them made between 1800 and 1900, from this extraordinary collection. The richness and diversity of these quilts is a testament to the museum founder, Electra Havemeyer Webb’s trailblazing vision and passion for collecting. By Henry Joyce. $69.50

 

Quilts of Virginia 1607-1899 The Birth of America Through the Eye of a Needle

Presented in this book are over 270 beautiful historic quilts and ephemera in over 325 colour and vintage photographs. From the quilted armor of the 17th century to crazy quilts of the 19th century, these personal family and museum treasures include homespun works of slaves and facy work of freed women and First Ladies. The contents of this book derive from the study of more than 3,000 quilts statewide that were meticulously examined by the Virginia Consortium of Quilter’s Documentation Project and will be inspirational for enthusiastic quilters everywhere. $69.50

Quilts of the Oregon Trail

Between 1840 and 1870, thousands of women arrived in the Pacific Northwest by way of the Oregon Trail. Fifty-six quilts are featured that were made before, during, and after the journey west, as well as new information about the role of women in their communities. Each quilt is shown in full colour, along with vintage photos of the makers plus information describing the quilt and the maker’s family. This book is a wonderful resource for quilt enthusiasts, descendants, educators, and historians alike. By Mary Bywater Cross. $69.50

Quilts and Quiltmakers Covering Connecticut

This beautifully illustrated book is the culmination of ten years of documentation and research and shows more than 145 outstanding and diverse quilts from Connecticut. They range from a signed and dated, pre-Revolutionary War Medallion quilt to a Grandmother’s Flower Garden made by one of this state’s most prolific 20th century quiltmakers. Read about the fascinating stories of the women adn men whose lives were interwoven in Connecticut’s rich history. $69.50

 

 

Quilts, The Fabric of Friendship - The York County Quilt Documentation Project and the York County Heritage Trust

Quilting history encompasses much more than the final product – it is also the story of the women {and men & boys} who lovingly stitched these beautiful and intricate objects. Featuring nearly 200 exquisite colour photographs of quilts, plus many family stories and local history behind the quilts, this book provides a fascinating look at quilting traditions in York County from 1790 to 1950. Included are appliqué, pieced, and signature quilts, fads and novelties {including crazy}, crib and doll quilts, and a special chapter on quilt construction. $69.50

Quilting Traditions, Pieces From The Past

This book features a spectacular array of quilts made by Amish, Mennonite, and other Pennsylvania German groups, but also spotlights significant contributions from the Scots-Irish Presbyterians and the English Quakers. The quilts are presented in 225 gorgeous colour photos with close-up detals, tools, accessories and the people surrounding their creation. Carefully researched text breathes life into these individual works of art, and includes accounts of quilt makers that are as vibrant, intricate, and rich as the quilts themselves. By Patricia T. Herr $69.50

 

A People and Their Quilts

This author has personally conducted interviews with hundreds of old-time quilt makers. Detailed photographs depict an opulent conglomeration of quilts, and here, in their own language, is a firsthand account of a people and their art. Irwin looks under the quilts, at the lives of the people who created and used them. He explores their ambition, and aspirations, their struggles and disappointments. This lavishly illustrated volume is a treasure trove of creative needlework, colourful anecdotes, and intriguing personal histories which will entertain readers of all ages. By John Rice Irwin $55.00

Amish Quilts of Lancaster County

Enjoy the bold design and glowing colours of Amish quilts, specifically the 82 Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Amish quilts formerly known as the Espirt collection. This volume gives new insight into their beauty, using over 350 detailed colour photographs and discussions of Amish culture, quilting aptterns, materials, and construction. By Patricia T. Herr $69.50

 

 

 

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