Red and White Quilts: Infinite Variety: Presented by The American Folk Art Museum
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| Rating | : | 4.10 (633 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0847846520 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 352 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The excellent color photographs coupled with the dazzling variety of patterns compels the reader to keep turning pages and to return to the book again and again for an immersive optical experience." - TEXTILE SOCIETY OF AMERICA"Red and White Quilts: Infinite Variety is a seriously stunning compilation." -COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE. "Organized by type, from traditional patchworks and log cabin varieties to decorative applique examples, this perfect coffee-table topper spans three centuries and includes a foreword by Martha Stewart." -VOGUE.COM"What’s the response to seeing all of these quilts assembled in a single book?The answer: Breathless astonishment at the grandeur of this American domestic art.There is much to love in Red & White Quilts: Infinite Variety — on virtually every page."-
Photography is wonderful. I highly recommend this book examining an exceptional This is a magnificent book with precise information on each quilt shown. Photography is wonderful. I highly recommend this book examining an exceptional collection.. "loved the concept and theme" according to Amazon Customer. extraordinarily made. loved the concept and theme. great book. Five Stars Have wanted this book since it came out.
Joanna S. Warren is a collector, independent curator, author, and trustee of the American Folk Art Museum. Maggi Gordon is an author, editor, collector, and quilt maker with a special interest in the history of quilts. Martha Stewart is America’s most trusted lifestyle expert and teacher and the author of more than eighty books. . Rose is a writer, editor, and folk art collector. Elizabeth V
Colorfast Turkey red dye became readily available in the mid-nineteenth century, so red and white quilts became extremely popular, due not only to the newness of the color but also because of the extremely vibrant and punchy contrasting color scheme. Like the Log Cabin or Baltimore-style, the red and white quilt is a hugely popular genre of quilting. Featuring over 650 quilts from the past three centuries, this book is filled with the gorgeous and imaginative designs of feathered stars, diamonds, animals, oak leaves, baskets, lettering, and snowflakes, as well as fascinating examples of careful embroidery and appliqué. This significant catalog is a highly detailed look at the world’s most celebrated collection of red and white quilts. With inspiring handiwork, designs, and visual histories, this book exemplifies the sheer magnitude and poetry of red and white quilts and is a staple compendium of this beloved art form.