American Quilt Classics: From the Collection of Patricia Cox (That Patchwork Place) [Hardcover]

Patricia Cox (Author), Maggi McCormick Gordon (Author)

Book Description

Series: That Patchwork Place | Publication Date: September 2001

Over the past 25 years, quiltmaker Patricia Cox has amassed an astonishing collection of more than 300 antique quilts--each part of a patchwork puzzle that, when put together, reveals America's rich and diverse quiltmaking heritage. For the first time, Patricia shares her collection's finest examples in this gorgeous volume, along with patterns for creating your own antique-style works of art.

Patricia's stunning collection spans the history of the American quilt, from the earliest stripped chintz of the 1820s to quilt kits from the 1930s. You'll learn intriguing details about each design, such as those made for the Red Cross during World War I and quilts created from colorful feed sacks during the Great Depression.

· Treat yourself to a visual feast of more than 100 glorious photographs that chart the history and major developmental phases of the American quilt

· Choose from 15 pieced and appliquéd block patterns to re-create classic quilts from the collection

· Find tips and advice on buying, storing, and repairing antique quilts, along with insight into what compelled Patricia to build such an extraordinary collection

Discover the common threads that connect you with quilting's pioneers in this exceptional tribute to American Quilt Classics.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Patricia Cox has built her outstanding collection of quilts over the past 25 years. She was at the forefront of the American quilting revival of the 1970s. An early champion and researcher of Baltimore appliqué designs, she was closely involved with the National Quilting Association's teaching certification program. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Maggi McCormick Gordon is an editor and writer who specializes in needlecraft and quilting titles. Her previous books include The Book of Home Sewing, The Quilting Sourcebook, and The Quilter's Guide to Amish Quilts. Born in Texas, she now lives in London, England.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564773582
• ISBN-13: 978-1564773586
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,664,025 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A showcase that captures a slice of history, December 8, 2001

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Quilt Classics: From the Collection of Patricia Cox (That Patchwork Place) (Hardcover)

Patricia Cox and Maggi Gorden effectively collaborate to present American Quilt Classics, a beautiful, full-color photographic showcase of Patricia's personal collection of more than 300 antique quilts. From an 1820's strippy chintz to quilts made for the Red Cross during World War I and quilts created from feed sacks during the Great Depression, American Quilt Classics is a showcase that captures a slice of history as well as amazing craft patterns. The text describing the known history of individual quilts adds flair to their presentation, and sample quilting projects for the reader are also included. American Quilt Classics is an informative and inspiring book for needlecrafters with a passion for quilts!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars American Quilt Classics - must have for the collector!, September 29, 2007

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K. Holscher (Rocky Mountains) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Quilt Classics: From the Collection of Patricia Cox (That Patchwork Place) (Hardcover)

Wonderful quilt book! I've spent hours reading and thumbing through this book, it is wonderful! If you love history and quilts, you need this book. There are some nice patterns with good instructions, beautiful pictures of classic quilts. This will be a collector's item in the future! Worth buying even if you never make a quilt from it.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Overview of quilt history through a collection, April 14, 2005

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J. A. Atkinson "jaldous" (Lynnwood, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Quilt Classics: From the Collection of Patricia Cox (That Patchwork Place) (Hardcover)

This is a nice overview of quilt history as you are taken through photographs of Fox's extensive quilt collection. The quilts are divided up by blocks or style and each section also includes a project based on a block or style. Many stunning quilts pictured here. My favorite is a Wedgewood blue and white colored quilt from 1930 called Lacy Flowers.