Quilts From Two Valleys

Author : Phyllis Good
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1999-06-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781680992649

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Quilts from two Valleys by Phyllis Good Pdf

Two hidden valleys—one in Pennsylvania, the other in Virginia—held vibrant communities and quilting traditions during the closing years of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century. How do the quilts made by the Amish and Mennonites in these tucked-away places compare? Includes photographs of richly colorful quilts, and of the two communities from which they come. "Full of bright color and examples of phenomenal hand-quilting, this book is great for your personal library or for a gift for a friend." —Quilting Quarterly "The elegant designs of these quilts give insight into the simple and unique lifestyles of their makers. Phyllis includes biographical information about the two groups along with photos of them and their work." —Quilter's Newsletter Magazine

Author : Janneken Smucker
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781421410548

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Amish Quilts by Janneken Smucker Pdf

The definitive study on the history, meaning, art, and commerce of Amish quilts. Second Place Winner of the Design and Effectiveness Award of the Washington Publishers Quilts have become a cherished symbol of Amish craftsmanship and the beauty of the simple life. Country stores in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and other tourist regions display row after row of handcrafted quilts. In luxury homes, office buildings, and museums, the quilts have been preserved and displayed as priceless artifacts. They are even pictured on collectible stamps. Amish Quilts explores how these objects evolved from practical bed linens into contemporary art. In this in-depth study, illustrated with more than 100 stunning color photographs, Janneken Smucker discusses what makes an Amish quilt Amish. She examines the value of quilts to those who have made, bought, sold, exhibited, and preserved them and how that value changes as a quilt travels from Amish hands to marketplace to consumers. A fifth-generation Mennonite quiltmaker herself, Smucker traces the history of Amish quilts from their use in the late nineteenth century to their sale in the lucrative business practices of today. Through her own observations as well as oral histories, newspaper accounts, ephemera, and other archival sources, she seeks to understand how the term “Amish” became a style and what it means to both quiltmakers and consumers. She also looks at how quilts influence fashion and raises issues of authenticity of quilts in the marketplace. Whether considered as art, craft, or commodity, Amish quilts reflect the intersections of consumerism and connoisseurship, religion and commerce, nostalgia and aesthetics. By thoroughly examining all of these aspects, Amish Quilts is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of these beautiful works.

Author : Jo Lauria,Steve Fenton
Publisher : Potter Style
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Decorative arts
ISBN : 9780307346476

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Craft in America by Jo Lauria,Steve Fenton Pdf

Illustrated with 200 stunning photographs and encompassing objects from furniture and ceramics to jewelry and metal, this definitive work from Jo Lauria and Steve Fenton showcases some of the greatest pieces of American crafts of the last two centuries. Potter Craft

Author : Merle Good,Phyllis Good
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2001-11-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781680992182

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20 Most Asked Questions about the Amish and Mennonites by Merle Good,Phyllis Good Pdf

Sensitively answers the most common inquiries about Amish and Mennonite peoples. Authoritative, sympathetic, and thorough. 20 Most Asked Questions looks at origins, dress, pacifism, education, weddings, funerals, and food, as well as many other facets of Amish and Mennonite life. This book has sold more than 200,000 copies. 1. What is the difference between the Amish and the Mennonites? 2. When and how did these people get started? 3. Are they a Christian group or do they represent a different religion? 4. Aren’t they a bit naive and backward? Why don’t they accept modern things? 5. Does anyone ever join them? Does anyone ever leave? 6. Why do they dress that way? 7. Is it true they don’t go to war? 8. Why are they against education? 9. Why are they such good farmers? 10. Why don’t they pay Social Security taxes? 11. Do any of the Amish or Mennonite groups believe in missions? 12. What are their weddings like? 13. How are their women and children treated? 14. Is food a part of their religion? 15. Do they go to doctors and hospitals? 16. What about burial? 17. Don’t they believe in having fun? 18. What are some of their problems? 19. Are they growing or dying in number? 20. What, in fact, holds them together?

Author : Sherri McConnell
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781607056607

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A Quilting Life by Sherri McConnell Pdf

“With its diverse selection of fabrics and designs, A Quilting Life is a fine pick for any quilter looking to produce family-oriented keepsake results.” —The Needlecraft Shelf Bring the handmade tradition home with these charming quilts and home accessories. Inspired by a grandmother who loved to sew for her family, quilter and blogger Sherri McConnell gives traditional patterns like hexagons, stars, snowballs, and Dresden Plates a new look featuring fabrics by some of today’s most popular designers. Nineteen cozy projects include pillows, tote bags, table runners, and larger quilts—quick and easy designs that make great gifts. “Sherri’s book is a treasure! It’s full of fun and straight-forward patterns for quilts, table toppers, pillows, bags and more—all the goodies to make a cozy home.” —Thimbleanna “Would you like the opportunity to make tomorrow’s heirlooms in today’s vast selection of prints? . . . If so, this could be the reference book that will get you started. There are 19 projects, mainly focusing on handmade household items but including some larger quilts too.” —Fabrications Quilting for You “Beautiful inspiration if you are a seasoned quilter, but also a great resource with clear and in some cases, simple patterns for newbies as well.” —Diary of a Quilter “Color photos of finished needlework projects accompany step-by-step diagrams and assembly patterns, while at-a-glance sidebars covering materials and cutting allow needleworkers to gauge the complexity of each project.” —The Needlecraft Shelf

Author : California. Legislature
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : California
ISBN : STANFORD:36105001110787

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Journal by California. Legislature Pdf

Author : Phyllis Good
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781680990362

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Best of Amish Cooking by Phyllis Good Pdf

Recipes adapted form the kitchens and pantries of Amish cooks. Presented in their historical setting. Beautiful color photos. Delicious, savory recipes. Better Homes and Gardens Books Club. Featured by Book of the Month Club. Better Homes and Gardens Cook Books Club. This beautiful book by a leading expert on Amish cooking highlights traditional and contemporary recipes adapted from the kitchens and pantries of Amish cooks. Phyllis Pellman Good has spent years researching these foods. She has interviewed Amish grandmothers and dipped into old books, diaries, and recipe boxes. The dishes she selected are ones that were and continue to be popular in eastern Pennsylvania, usually in the Lancaster area. According to Good, they reflect the fruitfulness of Amish fields and gardens, as well as the group's emphasis on family and community. Wonderful descriptions and introductions prepare the setting. And delicious, savory recipes fill this book with some of the best food you'll find anywhere. Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Good Books and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of cookbooks, including books on juicing, grilling, baking, frying, home brewing and winemaking, slow cookers, and cast iron cooking. We’ve been successful with books on gluten-free cooking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, paleo, raw foods, and more. Our list includes French cooking, Swedish cooking, Austrian and German cooking, Cajun cooking, as well as books on jerky, canning and preserving, peanut butter, meatballs, oil and vinegar, bone broth, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1058 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : California
ISBN : NYPL:33433008713012

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Appendix to the Journals of the Senate and Assembly ... of the Legislature of the State of California ... by Anonim Pdf

Author : Stephanie Soebbing
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781607659457

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Simple Quilts for the Modern Home by Stephanie Soebbing Pdf

· On trend contemporary projects that modernize traditional blocks, embrace minimalism, and rely on bold colors and contrast · Contains 12 modern quilt patterns that are great for any level sewer · Build skills with step-by-step instruction and photography, and tips on piecing, hand or machine appliqué and quilting, and finishing · Color theory, fabric selection, and elements of design are all clearly explained · Author Stephanie Soebbing is a savvy social media marketer with an e-commerce site, weekly podcast, and 40,000+ online followers

Author : California. Legislature
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1058 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : California
ISBN : SRLF:A0003126935

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Journals of the Legislature of the State of California by California. Legislature Pdf

Author : MJ Kinman
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 115 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-25
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781617459467

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Gemstone Quilts by MJ Kinman Pdf

Piece dazzling diamond and gorgeous gemstone quilts Add dimension and luminosity to your quilts with gorgeous gemstone piecing! Learn the basics of abstraction and color theory as you piece stunning works of art with gem quilt expert MJ Kinman. After years of perfecting her technique, Kinman explains freezer paper piecing in brilliant detail with jewel quilting ideas to help you express your own creativity. Get helpful advice on fabric selection and quilting patterns to illuminate each cut. A sample gem quilt pattern helps you practice as you follow along step by step. Then find your own muse and bring any gemstone to life in exquisite detail. Just as gems can sparkle and glow in a million different ways, you’ll be inspired by the author’s work and a gallery of student quilts to help you let go of perfection and embrace the chaos of color and light. Shine on! Learn to create freezer-paper patterns for your own gemstone quilts Build skills as you sew a sample diamond quilt top, with step-by-step instructions See a gallery of ground-breaking jewel quilts from the author and her students

Author : California. Legislature. Senate
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1064 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : California
ISBN : UCD:31175029863589

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The Journal of the Senate During the ... Session of the Legislature of the State of California by California. Legislature. Senate Pdf

Author : Kelly Long
Publisher : Thomas Nelson
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2011-03-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781401685607

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Lilly's Wedding Quilt by Kelly Long Pdf

All she wants is for her husband to fall in love with her. While Lilly Lapp has loved handsome, headstrong Jacob for years, she wouldn't compete with Sarah King, the woman Jacob was determined to marry. But when Sarah marries another, Jacob spontaneously agrees to wed Lilly. Lilly divides her time between teaching the local Amish children and caring for her widowed mother who suffers from depression. Lilly's faith comforts her, but her heart still longs to be the sole object of Jacob's affection. As the days slip by, Lilly decides that hoping is too risky and vows to protect her heart. But God is subtly as work, and as winter turns to spring, their hearts awaken. The furthest thing from Lilly's mind is her Amish wedding quilt, a traditional gift for new brides. And the person she'd least suspect is the one making it. Like stray pieces of fabric quilted into a new design, Jacob and Lilly's marriage begins to bind them together in ways neither expected. Sweet and thoughtful contemporary Amish romance Part of the Patch of Heaven novels—Book 1: Sarah’s Garden; Book 2: Lilly’s Wedding Quilt; Book 3: Threads of Grace Book length: 85,000 words Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Author : , Annie's
Publisher : Annie's Wholesale
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2021-12-03
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781640254725

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Quilted Gnomes for Your Home by , Annie's Pdf

Bring some good luck along with a little bit of whimsy to your home or that of a loved one with these fun projects featuring gnomes. Find playful designs for all rooms of the house including projects for the kitchen, sewing room, holidays, or a special gift.

Author : Linda Baumgarten,Kimberly Smith Ivey
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-10-28
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780300207361

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Four Centuries of Quilts by Linda Baumgarten,Kimberly Smith Ivey Pdf

An exquisite and authoritative look at four centuries of quilts and quilting from around the world Quilts are among the most utilitarian of art objects, yet the best among them possess a formal beauty that rivals anything made on canvas. This landmark book, drawn from the world-renowned collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, highlights the splendor and craft of quilts with more than 300 superb color images and details. Fascinating essays by two noted scholars trace the evolution of quilting styles and trends as they relate to the social, political, and economic issues of their time. The collection includes quilts made by diverse religious and cultural groups over 400 years and across continents, from the Mediterranean, England, France, America, and Polynesia. The earliest quilts were made in India and the Mediterranean for export to the west and date to the late 16th century. Examples from 18th- to 20th-century America, many made by Amish and African-American quilters, reflect the multicultural nature of American society and include boldly colored and patterned worsteds and brilliant pieced and appliquéd works of art. Grand in scope and handsomely produced, Four Centuries of Quilts: The Colonial Williamsburg Collection is sure to be one of the most useful and beloved references on quilts and quilting for years to come.