This edition had all images removed.
Title: Quilts: Their Story and How to Make Them
Note: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Sam W., and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Quilts: Their Story and How to Make Them" by Marie D. Webster is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history and cultural significance of quilts, detailing their evolution from ancient times to the present day. It likely appeals to those interested in textile arts, quilting techniques, and the intricate connections between home crafting and societal traditions. The opening of the book introduces the quilt as a familiar yet underappreciated artifact in our homes. Webster sets the stage by highlighting the quilt's long-standing tradition, filled with stories of creativity, love, and social connection across different strata of society. She discusses the origins of patchwork and quilting, referencing their ancient uses and the skills involved in their creation, while foreshadowing a comprehensive exploration of quilting throughout various cultures and historical periods, beginning with antiquity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Webster, Marie D. (Marie Daugherty), 1859-1956
EBook No.: 24682
Published: Feb 24, 2008
Downloads: 211
Language: English
Subject: Quilts
Subject: Quilting
Subject: Coverlets
LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Quilts: Their Story and How to Make Them
Note: Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Sam W., and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Quilts: Their Story and How to Make Them" by Marie D. Webster is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the rich history and cultural significance of quilts, detailing their evolution from ancient times to the present day. It likely appeals to those interested in textile arts, quilting techniques, and the intricate connections between home crafting and societal traditions. The opening of the book introduces the quilt as a familiar yet underappreciated artifact in our homes. Webster sets the stage by highlighting the quilt's long-standing tradition, filled with stories of creativity, love, and social connection across different strata of society. She discusses the origins of patchwork and quilting, referencing their ancient uses and the skills involved in their creation, while foreshadowing a comprehensive exploration of quilting throughout various cultures and historical periods, beginning with antiquity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Webster, Marie D. (Marie Daugherty), 1859-1956
EBook No.: 24682
Published: Feb 24, 2008
Downloads: 211
Language: English
Subject: Quilts
Subject: Quilting
Subject: Coverlets
LoCC: Technology: Handicrafts, Arts and crafts
LoCC: Fine Arts: Decorative and Applied Arts, Decoration and Ornament
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.