Quilts and Quiltmakers: Covering Connecticut (Schiffer Book for Collectors and Designers,) (Paperback)

~ Connecticut Quilt Search Project (Other Contributor)

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Product Description

As one of the thirteen original colonies, Connecticut made unique contributions to the development of America's textile industry. Until now, however, quilts from this historic state have only been viewed in bits and pieces through other states' documentation projects and museum collections. This beautifully illustrated book is the culmination of ten years of documentation and research and shows more than 145 outstanding and diverse quilts from Connecticut. They range from a signed and dated, pre-Revolutionary War Medallion quilt to a Grandmother's Flower Garden made by one of Connecticut's most prolific twentieth-century quiltmakers. Beyond the wonderful colors and shapes of the quilts are the fascinating stories of their makers, women and men whose lives were interwoven in Connecticut's rich history. This book is a must for students of quilt history, women's studies, textile enthusiasts, and devotees of American history.

About the Author

The authors are a dedicated group of seven volunteers from the Connecticut Quilt Search Project. Drawing on their diverse interests in the world of quilting, each member contributed her unique talents and abilities to the writing of this book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (December 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764314726
• ISBN-13: 978-0764314728
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #855,133 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A real family Heirloom!, October 4, 2002

By A Customer

Well, I wasn't joking. One of the quilts in this book is from my family.This book is very personal to me. For sometime, I have been trying to see the family quilt. But due to the age of, it wasn't a good idea to pull it out of storge. I was unable to see it person.

But now, I am so glad it was put in this book. And I now know what it looks like. I understand now,why heirlooms need to be sheared with others.This is part of American History that needs to be sheared with everyone.

This book is not a "how-to" book on quilting. This is like a "text book" on the History of quilts and quiltmakers in Connecticut.

This is real "Americana" quilting shown in this book. The stories are wonderful that go with each quilt,and lots, and lots of color pictures. A quilter's must, who loves Historic quilt designs. As you can see I love the book. :o)