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    Quilt and Patchwork Names - Historical and Etymological Information Accompanied by Photographic Illustrations
    Quilt and Patchwork Names - Historical and Etymological Information Accompanied by Photographic Illustrations
    Quilt and Patchwork Names - Historical and Etymological Information Accompanied by Photographic Illustrations
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    Quilt and Patchwork Names - Historical and Etymological Information Accompanied by Photographic Illustrations

    By Marie Webster

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    Quilting can refer either to the process of creating a quilt or to the sewing of two or more layers of material together to make a thicker padded material. Typical quilting is done with three layers: the top fabric or quilt top, batting or insulating material in the middle, and then the backing material. This classic volume explores the different names attributed to different types of quilt and patchwork, exploring in detail their individual histories and etymologies. With authentic photographs provided for each piece treated, this fantastic guide constitutes a must-have for modern readers with a keen interest in the history and evolution of quilting pasterns and techniques. Contents include: “Quilting”, and “Quilt Names”. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on quilting.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRead Books Ltd.
    Release dateFeb 10, 2016
    ISBN9781447491033
    Quilt and Patchwork Names - Historical and Etymological Information Accompanied by Photographic Illustrations

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      Quilt and Patchwork Names - Historical and Etymological Information Accompanied by Photographic Illustrations - Marie Webster

      QUILT NAMES

      AMONG the most fascinating features of quilt lore are the great number and wonderful variety of names given to quilt designs. A distinct individuality is worked into every quilt by its maker, which in most instances makes it worthy of a name. The many days spent in creating even a simple quilt give the maker ample time in which to ponder over a name for the design, so that the one selected generally reflects some peculiarity in her personality. History, politics, religion, nature, poetry, and romance, all are stitched into the gayly coloured blocks and exert their influence on quilt appellations. Careful consideration of a large number of quilts reveals but few that have been named in a haphazard way; in nearly every instance there was a reason or at least a suggestion for the name.

      In most cases the relation between name and design is so evident that the correct name at once suggests itself, even to the novice in quilt making. The common star pattern, in which one star is made the centre of each block,

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