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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Knauer, Thomas (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: North Adams, Massachusetts : Storey Publishing, [2019].
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Table of Contents:
  • We quilt to connect with a rich tradition
  • We quilt to explore and express our creativity
  • We quilt to move beyond modern consumer culture
  • We quilt to create a connection with loved ones
  • We quilt to change the world
  • We quilt because we can-and because we cannot help but do so
  • Epilogue : We quilt for all these reasons and more .