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Knauer, Thomas.
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Quilts -- History -- 21st century -- Themes, motives.
Quiltmakers -- Anecdotes.
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Knauer, Thomas.
Quilts -- History -- 21st century -- Themes, motives.
Quiltmakers -- Anecdotes.
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Why
we
quilt
:
contemporary
makers
speak
out
: the
power
of
art
,
activism
,
community
, and
creativity
/ Thomas Knauer.
by
Knauer, Thomas.
Storey Publishing, 2019.
Call #:
746.46 K678w
Subjects
Quilts -- History -- 21st century -- Themes, motives.
Quiltmakers -- Anecdotes.
ISBN:
9781635860337 (hc.)
Description:
xi, 211 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Notes:
Includes index.
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 .
Summary:
"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
blends bits of this history with the stories and work of today's leading quilters, highlighting themes of tradition,
community
, consumerism, change, and
creativity
"--From publisher.
Genre:
Anecdotes.
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Alderney Gate Public Library
Adult Nonfiction
746.46 K678w
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