Threads from the 30's: Quilts Using Reproduction Fabrics "Print on Demand Edition" [Paperback]

Nancy J. Martin (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 17, 2000

Bring back childhood memories of Grandmother's quilts with 13 projects that reflect the distinctive style of the 1930s. The bright, cheerful colors and simple patterns of '30s reproduction fabrics are featured in these charming quilt designs. Top designers include Nancy J. Martin, Carol Doak, Mimi Dietrich, Ursula Reikes, Sandy Bonsib, Sharon Yenter, Retta Warehime and more. Fun ideas for mixing and matching '30s-style fabrics. A fascinating history highlighting fabric designs and colors from the 1930's.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Appealing projects incorporating the bright, colorful fabrics we all love, and some clever ideas for mixing and matching designs." -- The Quilting Quarterly

"If you've been collecting these charming fabrics, this is a good book to peruse." -- Quilter's Newsletter Magazine

Product Details

• Paperback: 114 pages
• Publisher: That Patchwork Place® (April 17, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564773140
• ISBN-13: 978-1564773142
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #980,284 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Threads from the 30's, June 6, 2000

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Jeanette Jones (Alaska) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Threads from the 30's: Quilts Using Reproduction Fabrics "Print on Demand Edition" (Paperback)

This book was well written, easy to follow. With so many repro fabrics available today, possibilities were endless. The projects in this book brought you back to when your grandmothers were quilting.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful addition for the quilter's reference collection., July 4, 2000

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

This review is from: Threads from the 30's: Quilts Using Reproduction Fabrics "Print on Demand Edition" (Paperback)

Nancy Martin compiles Threads From The 30s, an especially recommended feature of vintage fabrics in the 1930s style. Simple patterns and reproduction fabrics are featured in the course of 13 quilt projects, accompanying a history of 1930s fabrics.

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars No Authenticity Here, July 8, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Threads from the 30's: Quilts Using Reproduction Fabrics "Print on Demand Edition" (Paperback)

I purchased this book, assuming the title meant that authentic 1930's quilt patterns would be included, using reproduction fabrics. Instead, the designs had no period authenticity whatsoever! Each contributor simply used 1930's repro fabrics to make a quilt of any-old-style. This book was totally useless to me!