The Art of the Quilt

Ruth Marler, Dr. Duncan Clark

Hardback (03 Dec 2001)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Here's a breathtaking look at the art and history of the quilt in a glorious art book. Commemorative quilts, crazy quilts with asymmetrical patches, Amish quilts in dramatic color combinations, and traditional styles with folkloric designs passed down from generation to generation are among the many varieties shown in dazzling photographs. Techniques illustrated include applique, piecing, and embroidery.

About the Publisher

Courage Books

Running Press Publishers has been providing consumers with an innovative list of quality books and book-related kits since 1972. Running Press creates more than 80 new titles a year under four imprints: Running Press, Running Press Kids, Running Press Teens, and Running Press Miniature Editions™. Titles cover a broad range of categories, including: humor and essay, food and wine, performing arts, lifestyle and craft, children's illustrated picture books and award winning young adult fiction. Miniature Editions has the original and most innovative kit program in the industry, from abridged bestsellers, best licensed properties, to our clever and quirky in-house created kits. Running Press is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and is a proud member of the Perseus Books Group.

Book information

ISBN:	9780762409938
Publisher:	Running Press
Imprint:	Courage Books
Pub date:	03 Dec 2001
DEWEY:	746.460673
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	128
Weight:	1166g
Height:	281mm
Width:	281mm
Spine width:	23mm