Treasury of Amish Quilts Original Edition Contributor(s): Pellman, Rachel T. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1561480002 ISBN-13: 9781561480005 Publisher: Good Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback Published: October 1990 Annotation: Following in the tradition of their top-selling The World of Amish Quilts, the Pellmans have created a Treasury of Amish Quilts, a collection of jewel-like quilts--gathered from Amish communities troughout North America--in all their rich, colorful glory. Extensive captions detail the date ans settlement from which each quilt came, and highlight its particular features. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Quilts & Quilting - Religion | Christianity - Amish - Religion | Christianity - Mennonite |
Dewey: 746.970 |
LCCN: 90082488 |
Physical Information: 0.29" H x 8.5" W x 10.88" L (0.96 lbs) 128 pages |
Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Cultural Region - Mid-Atlantic - Cultural Region - Northeast U.S. - Religious Orientation - Christian |
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A rich collection of colorful quilts gathered from Amish communities. What reviewers say-- A treasury indeed, this book has 179 excellent color photographs of quilts in patterns most favored by Amish women in Ohio, Indiana, and Lancaster and Mifflin Counties in Pennsylvania, before 1940. --American Quilter A chart showing distinctive features of Amish quilts, comparing the color, fabric, and quilting techniques of various communities, is included. Recommended. --Library Journal It's a book to return to often for inspiration and even meditation. --The Chattanooga Times All quilts in the book are shown in color, the quality of which is excellent. That extreme care was observed during photography is evident; even the most intricate quilting design can be clearly seen. A Treasury of Amish Quilts will be a most valuable addition to any quilter's bookshelf.--Creative Quilting |
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