Quilted planet
Subtitle: a soucebook of quilts from around the world
By: Celia Eddy.
Edition: 1st American ed.
Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 224
Subjects: Quilts -- History.; Quilting -- History.; Patchwork -- History.; Appliqué -- History.
Description: More than forty original techniques are highlighted, including those from the United States, Japan, India, Egypt, England, Ireland, France, and Sweden, each with a brief account of the history of specific quilting traditions, methods, and styles. Quilted Planet also includes explanations of the methods and techniques particular to certain regions, including French boutis, Victorian crazy patchwork, and Japanese sashiko.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.