Patchwork and Quilting in Britain
“Patchwork and Quilting in Britain” by Heather Audin, published by Bloomsbury USA on August 20, 2013, offers a detailed exploration of the significance of patchwork quilts in British domestic history. This 64-page book delves into the unique stories each quilt tells, reflecting both the individual households that created them and broader social histories. Audin, as the curator of the Quilter’s Guild Collection, presents a stunning array of examples that highlight the craft’s evolution from utilitarian origins to a celebrated art form.
Readers will find a rich examination of the revival of quilting in contemporary culture, emphasizing its connection to heritage and nostalgia. The book addresses various themes, including antiques, textiles, and the historical context of quilting in Great Britain. Through its illustrations and insights, this edition serves as an informative introduction to an important aspect of British art and social history, appealing to both enthusiasts and those new to the craft.
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Patchwork quilts are hugely evocative emblems of our domestic past. With no two quite the same, each example hints at both the story of the particular household in which it was produced and at a larger piece of social history. But quilting is by no means only historical, with the craft seeing a huge revival in popularity in recent years, and items that were once made for purely utilitarian and practical reasons are now produced and appreciated for the connection they afford us to a rich vein of heritage and nostalgia. Illustrated with a stunning range of examples from Quilter’s Guild Collection -of which the author is the curator-this book is a wonderful introduction to a hugely important aspect of British domestic history.
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