- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Good Books; 1 edition (Oct 27 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0934672741
- ISBN-13: 978-0934672740
- Product Dimensions: 30.6 x 23.8 x 1.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,958,570 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Granick has taken the quilts-many of which look op-art modern-out of the realm of the strictly artistic and given them a history." -The Philadelphia Inquirer
"Tradition and photography are artfully intertwined in this highly accomplished book." -Antiques Today
"Tradition and photography are artfully intertwined in this highly accomplished book." -Antiques Today
Product Description
This deluxe, authoritative work by a leading expert on Amish quilts has become a classic. The text is the most comprehensive treatment of the subject ever published.
Topics include the origin and beliefs of the Amish, historical development of the Amish quilt, and choices of fabric in Old Order quilting.
Throughout the book, color photos of the quilts burst from the pages. Truly beautiful!
The Amish Quilt draws together the body of available information about the Amish and their textile traditions. Much of what is presented here comes from interviews and conversations with Amish families and with people whose lives have touched the Amish community. Research in county courthouse records and public libraries provided other valuable data and insight. Finally, there is the information based on seeing these quilts in Amish homes, watching them come out of blanket chests or off beds. When women were asked about the age or history of their quilts they had much to say. By listening to their stories, handling thousands of quilts, examining fabrics and comparing quilts made in different communities, we can begin to develop a larger sense of the Amish and their quilts.
--Eve Wheatcroft Granick
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5.0 out of 5 stars
The best on the subject,
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This review is from: The Amish Quilt (Paperback)
I've bought, read, or browsed through many books on this subject. Granick's book on Amish quilts is the most comprehensive and fascinating I've seen. A delight to read. A delight to the eyes. I recommend it highly.
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A 5 star read,
By Elizabeth Garrett (Victoria, British Columbia Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Amish Quilt (Paperback)
I highly reccommend this book to anyone interested in Amish quilts. The pictures are gorgeous and the historical text is fascinating. I bought an antique quilt 2 years ago and was told it came from a farm auction in an Amish community in Iowa. As it is a double wedding ring pattern with a multitude of small print calicos and pink backing I dismissed the idea that it was of Amish origin. However, after reading about quilts from Iowa and their use of patterned fabrics I am thrilled to think that it probably is Amish.A wonderful book!
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great history!,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Amish Quilt (Paperback)
Not ony does Eve Wheatcroft Granick walk through the evolution of the Amish quilt, she also helps the reader grasp Amish heritage and culture. I would highly recommend this book!
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