Modern Roots - Today's Quilts from Yesterday's Inspiration: 12 Projects Inspired by Patchwork from 1840 to 1970
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (895 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1617452033 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-02-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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His quilts have been exhibited and published worldwide. billvolckening . Bill Volckening is a quilt collector who studied visual arts and photography at Rhode Island School of Design, School of Visual Arts, and New York University, International Center of Photography
Leyla said Plan to make at least two. This is a beautiful book with great information and easy reading. It is not for a beginner, as it does not spoonfeed direction. But fairly easy to understand.My one huge disappointment was the fact that of the two aeroplane quilts on the cover, the only pattern supplied was for the old quilt version. The pale grey with the interesting formation was only mentioned in passing with the photograph inside the book. One of the reasons I actually brought the book, pity.although I'm sure a couple of the others patt. Eye candy A great connection of old to new quilting! Something for every level of quilter.. New Patterns Inspired by Vintage Quilts Nancy A. In the introduction to Modern Roots, Bill Volckening quotes Jonathan Holstein's 1973 book The Pieced Quilt: An American Design Tradition noting that antique and vintage quilts sometimes appear to be uncannily modern in design. Bill expanded on this concept in his 2014 lecture Masterpiece Quilts: Modernism in American Patchwork--or, "There's Something Modern About that Quilt."When Jacqueline Sava reproduced a 1970s Crossroads quilt it confirmed Bill's thinking that "Old quilts were rich with information and
Discover the antique roots of modern quilting, and take a peek inside Bill Volckening's quilt collection (from the 1840s to 1970s). Learn to appreciate the handwork and character of yesterday's quilts from an expert who has collected and studied them for more than 25 years.. Patterned for the first time with full instructions, 12 antique and vintage projects invite you to remake them in your own style with modern techniques, rotary cutting tools, and templates
This is a wonderful book that I am glad to recommend. (yarnsandfabrics, 5/23/16)Who doesn't love the look of a vintage quilt? An expert on quilts from all eras, Bill Volckening provides readers with inspiring images of antique quilts, and 12 modern patterns based on vintage pieces. Clear photos and instructions throughout. Each project is presented in two different sizes and, in addition, some are showcased in a new interpretation made by a quilter working in the 'modern quilt' style. (Abbreviated instructions are provided for these quilts, as well). You'll see the original quilts and Bill's contemporary design. It's a treasure trove of treasures. Modern techniques are used throughout. Bill is a quilt collector and he has created 12 new