Quilted Planet
A Sourcebook of Quilts from Around the World
Published on 15. September 2005
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-1-84533-009-5 (ISBN)
Description
Quilted Planet is divided into different geographical areas and looks at how patchwork and quilting traditions have evolved around the world, as well as specific techniques unique to specific regions. Techniques featured include those from the USA, Canada, Japan, Korea, India, Central America, Egypt, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, France, and Scandinavia. Interspersed with these features on specific techniques are contemporary quilts that show how these methods have been used and evolved from their cultural roots, so for today's quilters there are no geographical constraints. For example, a German quilter might be inspired to incorporate a Japanese technique with a European design. At the back of the book is an International Gallery of Quilts, sourced from countries around the world. There is a brief introduction to basic quilting and patchwork techniques and tools, as well as a glossary and comprehensive resource section.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Octopus Publishing Group
Dimensions
Height: 298 mm
Width: 237 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
1555 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84533-009-5 (9781845330095)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Celia Eddy discovered patchwork in the 1970s, and was fascinated by the infinite design possibilities of mosaic pattern. She has been quilting ever since, and is also a keen researcher of the history of patchwork and quilting in American and British traditions. Celia is Acting Heritage Officer and coordinator of The British Quilt Study Group, and a member of The Quilter's Guild of the British Isles. Inbetween giving lectures, and writing articles on quilt history, tradition, and design, she has authored a number of books. Celia runs her own on-line quilting and patchwork magazine, Quilstory (www quilt.co.uk).
Content
Introduction 6; Asia And The Far East Japan: History & Traditions 18; Sashiko; 16th-century patchwork; Indigo quilts; Contemporary makers; Korea: History & Traditions 34; Contemporary makers; India: History & Traditions 40; Rallis; Kanthas; Sujunis of Bihar; Contemporary makers; Europe; England: History & Traditions 54; English mosaic patchwork; Victorian crazy patchwork; Contemporary makers; North Country quilts; Wholecloth quilts; Strippy quilts; Contemporary makers; Scotland: History & Traditions 78; Inlay patchwork; Soldiers' quilts; Contemporary makers; Wales: History & Traditions 84; Pieced traditional quilts; Wholecloth quilts; Contemporary makers; Ireland: History & Traditions 92; Traditional quilts; Contemporary makers; France: History & Traditions 98; Patchwork quilts and coverlets; Quilted clothes; Quilting traditions of Provence; Boutis; Contemporary makers; The Netherlands: History & Traditions 112; Patchwork; Contemporary makers; Scandinavia: History & Traditions 120; Swedish wedding cushions; Contemporary makers; The Americas; North America: History & Traditions 130; American block patchwork; Contemporary makers; Amish quilts; Contemporary makers; Applique quilts; Album quilts; Friendship quilts; Sampler quilts; Baltimore Album quilts; Contemporary makers; Afro-American quilts; Red Cross quilts; Hawaiian quilts; Central America: History & Traditions 168; Molas; Contemporary makers; Australia & New Zealand; Australia: History & Traditions 176; Quilts 1900-1970; Wagga Waggas; Changi quilts; New Zealand: History & Traditions 184; Contemporary Makers; Africa; History & Traditions 192; Contemporary makers; International Quilt Gallery 196; Basic tools and techniques 212; Glossary, Bibliography, References 216; & Other Resources; Index & Acknowledgments 220