Indigo Quilts

30 Quilts from the Poos Collection - History of Indigo - 5 Projects

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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The beauty of Indigo quilts is undeniable. Step inside the Poos Collection of quilts, one of the largest privately held collections in the world. Explore the origins of the fiber and fabric presented by two members of the American Quilt Study Group. Featuring stunning quilts circa 1750 to 1890, this collection of blue-and-white beauties will inspire you to make gorgeous quilt projects using present day Indigo or reproduction fabrics.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2016-02-05
Mått216 x 280 x 8 mm
Vikt498 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor136
FörlagC & T Publishing
ISBN9781617452437

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Introduction Indigo: 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 Colonies Indigo Infatuation Continues African Influence on others Foreign Influence in African Indigo Indigo Quilts - APPLIQUE Flowers, Stars, Birds, and Heart Tassels Medallion Heart Wreath with Garland Border Oak Leaf and Reel Prince's Feather Snowflakes Papercut True Lover's Knot Indigo Quilts - MIXED APPLIQUE AND PIECED Single Irish Chain with Garland Border Sunflower and Nine Patch Indigo 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 Border Indigo Quilts - Wholecloth Wholecloth Quilt - French Indigo Resist 5 Quilt Patterns Endnotes

August 2016This scholarly introduction to indigo fabrics traces their history from Africa to the U.S.A. The thirty indigo and white quilts are held in the Poo collection in America. Each quilt has a full page photo, plus close up detail and its history. The five projects are copies of history quilts from the Collection. They are pieced and appliqued blocks. The instructions assume prior knowledge of the required techniques.