Crafted lives
Subtitle: stories and studies of African American quilters
By: Patricia A. Turner ; foreword by Kyra E. Hicks.
Publisher: University Press of Mississippi
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jackson
Language: eng
Number of pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9781604731316
Subjects: Quilting -- United States -- History; African American quiltmakers; African American quilts
Description: "In Crafted Lives: Stories and Studies of African American Quilters Patricia A. Turner explores the culture and recent history of African Americans through the creations and wisdom of nine quilters. Turner profiles quilters who exemplify the range of black women and men dedicated to the making of quilts, and she shows how their craftwork establishes order and meaning in their lives. The artisans comprise eight women and one man, ranging from teenagers to octogenarians, representing an array of education and income levels, and living across the United States, including Alaska"--Page 2 of cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.