Making History
Author | : Barbara Brackman |
Publisher | : C&T Publishing Inc |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 2008-07-01 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781607053026 |
ISBN-10 | : 1607053020 |
Rating | : 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Download or read book Making History written by Barbara Brackman and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide-ranging book shows how to create quilts with an authentic antique look, collect period textiles, while revealing the history of American fabrics. Learn the fascinating true story of fabrics in America and make your own period quilts with this comprehensive guide to fabrics and their influence on American quilts, from the machine age to the atomic age. From quilt historian Barbara Brackman, author of America's Printed Fabrics 1770–1890,Making History not only includes 9 quilt projects inspired by vintage quilt designs and fabrics, but is packed with historic photos, stories, and insights into the role of fabrics in everyday life.