Sewing & Survival is a thoroughly researched narrative based on original sources, diaries, personal letters, and other notes highlighting Native American voices. Indigenous Americans have been sewing, weaving, making pottery and other crafts for thousands of years. Starting in the late 1800s, a fascinating shift took place as some makers turned their needle skills to…
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Once a year, tens of thousands undergo a pilgrimage to Houston, Texas, for the International Quilt Festival—an enormous confluence of exhibitions, shopping, competitions, educational opportunities, and, most importantly, a gathering of kindred spirits like no other. Standing behind this magical show are two of the most influential trailblazers and business leaders in the quilting industry.…
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Discover how quilting came to be a favorite pastime for an estimated 3 million quilters in Japan today, and a multimillion dollar business that was once dominated by American influence. Contemporary Japanese quilters, with their own national style, seek inspiration, museum shows, and audiences in the West. Yet, modern-day Western quilters covet all the trappings…
The fascinating history of cotton and indigo in Japan and a rare look inside Japan’s textile mills where the world’s finest quilting cotton is made. Learn where all this cotton comes from and see more the beautiful quilts by Shizuko Kuroha, Keiko Goke, Yoshiko Jinzenji, Yoko Saito and others. Meet talented Japanese artists who are…
Magic and Memories: 45 Years of International Quilt Festival
Size 8 3/4″ X 11 1/4″ | 128 pp | Hard Cover
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American Cotton: Farm to Quilt
Size: 8″ X 10″ | 156 pp | Soft Cover
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Cotton & Indigo from Japan
Size: 8 3/4″ x 11 1/4″ | 160 pp | Hard Cover
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Japanese Contemporary Quilts and Quilters: The Story of an American Import
Size: 8 1/2″ x 11″ | 216 color images | 144 pp | Hard Cover
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