The Patchwork Pilgrimage: How to Create Vibrant Church Decorations with Quilting Techniques (Paperback)

~ (Author), Andrew Liddell (Author)

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Product Description

Including a chapter which provides instructions for creating church decorations and vestments, plus designs for 48 classic and contemporary Christian symbols, this book presents beautiful quilt designs from around the world. 140 full-color plates. Line drawings.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Viking Studio (December 21, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525486151
• ISBN-13: 978-0525486152
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #555,656 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A compendium of Christian liturgical soft art., March 13, 1998

By A Customer

The Patchwork Pilgrimage) by Jill Liddell is a compendium of Christian liturgical art, especially quilted banners, altar cloths, and vestments. Nearly every page has at least one color plate depicting a church decoration found in Scandinavia, England, France, the U.S., Canada, Australia, or New Zealand. Though most are contemporary (1980's and 90's), examples from as far back as the Middle Ages are also included.

Jill Liddell's descriptions of the individual pieces are supplemented by Andrew Liddell's historical overview of church art. The sections entitled "Ways and Means" and "Christian Signs and Symbols" offer suggestions for quilters who might like to try their hands at liturgical art. Christian quilters will benefit from having this inspiring book in their collections.

reviewed by Andrea R. Huelsenbeck

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very inspirational and spiritual., April 29, 1998

By A Customer

Every time I look at my copy, I find more to give thanks for. Our church has benefitted from the Banners and Quilts we have created, adapted from ideas we found in the book. My dream is to find it reprinted and get it for some friends. I have been fortunate enough to see the cover quilts at an Ecclesiastical exhibit and they are even more beautiful in person. This is a book that should be in everyone's library.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars stunning pictures,great book, I've given several copies away, July 14, 1997

By A Customer

Inspirational book, stunning pictures, I've given several copies away to lady priest friends and now I wish I'd saved a copy. It show a way to combine your love of God and love of fabric/quilting/needlework. Some of us shouldn't sing in public, other for one reason or other don't want to or can't participate in front of the congregation, this is a way to do something to show you care