Quilts, Their Story and How to Make Them


Read by MaryAnn

(4.5 stars; 16 reviews)

Although the quilt is one of the most familiar and necessary articles in our households, its story is yet to be told. In spite of its universal use and intimate connection with our lives, its past is a mystery which -- at the most -- can only be partially unraveled. (from the Introduction) (3 hr 9 min)

Chapters

Introduction 4:37 Read by MaryAnn
Patchwork in Antiquity 15:37 Read by MaryAnn
Patchwork and Quilting During the Middle Ages 21:23 Read by MaryAnn
Patchwork and Quilting in Old England 30:31 Read by MaryAnn
Quilts in America 34:14 Read by MaryAnn
How Quilts are Made 22:07 Read by MaryAnn
Quilt Names 21:05 Read by MaryAnn
Quilt Collections and Exhibitions 17:31 Read by MaryAnn
The Quilt's Place in American Life 22:08 Read by MaryAnn

Reviews

what a beautiful narrative


(5 stars)

I've always loved books about quilting. one of my favorites.