Customer Reviews

Red & White: American Redwork Quilts & Patterns

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This book would make a lovely gift for anybody interested in textile arts, even for someone with little or no quilting or embroidery experience. The presentation is lovely -- two nicely bound, wonderfully illustrated books nestled inside a snug cardboard jacket. One book features a short discussion of redwork embroidery along with illustrations of exquisitely executed quilts. The other supplies brief instructions (perhaps too brief -- especially the section on transferring the patterns)and a lovely collection of redwork patterns so that readers can create their own redwork quilt. My only quarrel with the book is that a beginner (like me!) might not feel confident with the brief instructions. However, a quick trip to the fabric store to talk to a knowledgable salesperson should dispel any doubts. Despite this small problem, I give the book 5+ stars -- it was great fun to browse through, then to read intently , then to pore over as I selected possible designs for my very first quilt!

Once again Deborah Harding shares a piece of history with us. Her beautifully organized and prodigiously researched book on redwork quilts is a welcome addition to any quilt lovers library. It seems that no stone was left unturned in her search to bring us a comprehensive documentation of this needleart. I recommend this two volume book to anyone interested in quilts. Not only is it a lovely publication to look at, but it educates us in an area of quilting that little has been written about. Bravo Deborah!

Often it is difficult to get accurate, well documented information on traditional crafts and handwork. Much of that art form was passed down from generation to generation with very little written record. Deborah Harding has done a wonderful job of finding old newpaper and magazine articles on Redwork, as well as fantastic old patterns reproduced here. A friend of mine loaned me this set of books, and I could never bring myself to return them to her, so I knew I had to have my own set!

This two volume set is a must have for quilt and textile historians and lovers of Redwork Embroidery. Deborah has done an outstanding job!

Only the second Vol. contains actual redwork patterns you can trace or photocopy from. The first Vol. contains only tiny pictures that you would need to magnify 50 times just to be able to trace it and that's if the photocopy would even come out. I thought there would be many more patters included. The book covers show redwork for which there is no pattern inside. Wish I would have saved my money. The second vol. does contain many nice patterns though - just wish more of those would have been included.

A wonderful two volume source of Redwork information. The author's knowledge and private collection enhances the work in volume I; volume II provides patterns for the vintage Redwork (penny square) patterns. I highly recommend this resource for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating method of embroidery that originated many years ago.

Book came in great condition, on time, and worth every penny. It's filled with many old patterens and lots of history, a pleasure to read. If it's Redwork you enjoy , then order this one.

I love this book. I love reading about the all history or embroidery, and I love that there is a seperate book with copies of vintage patterns. I have used paaterns to make a redwork quilt for my mother in law (she loved it), and am currently using them to make one for myself. If you like vintage, and to embroider get this book

Another good resource on redwork. I enjoyed this quite a bit, and I took it along on a quilting retreat, and others enjoyed it too. The way the volumes are bound and packaged gives it a special feel.

This was a used item but it looked like new! I love the money I save.