Why we quilt : contemporary makers speak out about the power of art, activism, community, and creativity /
In this tribute to today's vibrant quilting community, prize-winning quilter and teacher Thomas Knauer showcases a stunning collection of quilts from a wide range of contemporary makers, accompanied by their testimonials about what inspires and imbues their craft with meaning. Why We Quilt blen...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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North Adams, Massachusetts :
Storey Publishing,
[2019].
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| Summary: | In this tribute to today's vibrant quilting community, prize-winning quilter and teacher Thomas Knauer showcases a stunning collection of quilts from a wide range of contemporary makers, accompanied by their testimonials about what inspires and imbues their craft with meaning. Why We Quilt blends bits of this history with the stories and work of today's leading quilters, highlighting themes of tradition, community, consumerism, change, and creativity. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 211 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 21 cm. |
| ISBN: | 9781635860337 1635860334 |