American Patchwork: True Stories from Quilters

Sixty-seven short and charming personal stories from the lives of quilters from across the United States. For those who enjoyed the honesty and insight of How to Make an American Quilt, this is a moving collection of personal stories that highlight the laughter, sadness, friendships, frustrations, and triumphs shared by the more than twenty-one million people across the country who call themselves quilters. These touching tales from sixty-seven contributors nationwide form a patchwork of their own in the words of each individual's unique narrative. From the quilt that reunited a family divided by war and an ocean to the twenty-two-foot banner that accompanied a dying woman on her last journey, American Patchwork is sure to capture the hearts of quilters and quilt lovers everywhere. Wonderfully varied, instructive, nostalgic, amusing, and often poignantly written, this gem of a book will be treasured for years to come.

© 2007 Thomas Dunne Books (E-bog): 9781429996839

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E-bog: 17. april 2007