Indigo Quilts (eBook)
255 Seiten
C&T Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-61745-244-4 (ISBN)
A detailed look at the history of Indigo quilts, as well as five beautiful projects inspired by antique designs.The beauty of Indigo quilts is undeniable. Explore the origins of the fiber and fabric presented by two members of the American Quilt Study Group. Step inside the Poos Collection of quilts, one of the largest privately held collections in the world. Featuring stunning quilts circa 1750 to 1890. Get inspired and make one of the gorgeous quilt projects using present day Indigo or reproduction fabrics.Includes:25 stunning antique quilts from one of the world's largest privately held quilt and textile collectionsApplique and patchwork! 5 beautiful projects inspired by antique quiltsPhotographic history of indigo's origins in textiles, from Africa to AmericaPraise for Indigo Quilts"e;This excellent mix of history and quilt projects is the Triplett sisters' third book based off the Poos Collections, a large, privately held gathering of quilts and textiles managed by the authors. . . . The Tripletts' style is scholarly and readable; the pictures are stunning and seductive, and the book finishes off with five indigo design projects for the mid-level-to-expert quilter."e; -Publishers Weekly"e;In their third book about the collection, their focus is on historic indigo quilts, as well as the African tradition of indigo cultivation and dyeing that was brought to the United States both by African traders and explorers and by slaves captured from their West African homelands. . . . Historical quilt enthusiasts will appreciate the depth of the Tripletts' research on the history of indigo dyeing; contemporary quilters who appreciate reproduction quilts will enjoy the gallery and the patterns."e; -Library Journal
Kay Triplett is Curator for Quilt and Textile Collections, which manages the Poos Collection, one of the largest privately held quilt and textile collections in the world. Kay is a frequent writer for the quilt magazine Quiltmania and has authored several books.Lori Lee Triplett, Business Manager for Quilt and Textile Collections, has successfully combined a variety of passions which include research, writing, and performing into the quilt world. As an award winning writer Lori has written more than 10 books and numerous magazine articles.
IntroductionIndigo: Africa's Gift to the World Origins in Africa Textiles in Africa Resist in Africa Technology Transfer Origins of Indigo in America Northern Colonies Southern ColoniesIndigo Infatuation Continues African Influence on othersForeign Influence in African Indigo Indigo Quilts - APPLIQUE Flowers, Stars, Birds, and Heart TasselsMedallion Heart Wreath with Garland Border Oak Leaf and Reel Prince's Feather Snowflakes Papercut True Lover's KnotIndigo Quilts - MIXED APPLIQUE AND PIECED Single Irish Chain with Garland Border Sunflower and Nine PatchIndigo Quilts - PIECED Album Block Blazing Stars and Lemoyne Stars Cherry Baskets Chintz Nine Patch with Indigo Resist Border Delectable Mountains Double Four Patch Double Stars Economy Patch Album Block Feathered Star Feathered Star with Crossroads Lemoyne Star Nine Patch with Red Ocean Waves Ohio Star with Illuminated Indigo Border Reversible Lemoyne Star Sawtooth Star Single Irish Chain with Flock of Geese Border Sunburst and Arkansas Snowflake Temperance T Variable Star with Vine BorderIndigo Quilts - Wholecloth Wholecloth Quilt - French Indigo Resist5 Quilt PatternsEndnotes
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.10.2015 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Antiquitäten |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Handarbeit / Textiles | |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Heimwerken / Do it yourself | |
| Schlagworte | applique • Blue and White • Indigo • Piecing |
| ISBN-10 | 1-61745-244-0 / 1617452440 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-61745-244-4 / 9781617452444 |
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