Fons & Porter Presents Quilts from The Henry Ford: 24 Vintage Quilts Celebrating American Quiltmaking (Landauer) Full-Size Patterns; Projects for Red & White, Susan McCord, Log Cabin, Patchwork & More

Inspired by antique quilts from the archives of The Henry Ford!24 quilt projects for making replicas of historic quilts6 insightful lessons for techniques such as paper foundation piecing and binding with pipingOver 500 photos and illustrations take you through quiltmaking history and the projectsStep-by-step instructions and full-size patterns for each project, plus variations and block charts for scalingA timeline of one hundred years of the history of quilting in America from 1825 to 1925The Susan McCord collection from The Henry Ford is presented in a stunning galleryA Century of Quilting Genius 1825-1925 is included as a feature essayThis spectacular 224-page book features 24 vintage quilts and variations celebrating American quiltmaking!Inside Fons & Porter Presents Quilts from The Henry Ford, you'll learn fascinating information on the history, stories, and artistry of original quilts that represent the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and innovation of America's early quiltmakers. You'll also find forwards from The Henry Ford museum president and collection curator.The 24 selected projects feature red and white quilts, Susan McCord quilts, log cabin quilts, appliqué quilts, and patchwork quilts inspired by antiques from the archives of The Henry Ford. Each project includes complete, easy-to-follow instructions and full-size patterns for making replicas of these vintage pieces of history.In addition to the quilt projects, you'll also discover six insightful technique lessons, a quilting timeline, a detailed feature essay entitled A Century of Quilting Genius 1825-1925, and a gallery section devoted to the impressive collection of internationally known nineteenth-century quilting genius Susan McCord.The perfect must-have gift for quiltmakers, those who love quilt history and want to keep it alive, and members of The Henry Ford, Fons & Porter Presents Quilts from The Henry Ford is a celebration of American quiltmaking!"The Henry Ford Museum was one of the first major museums in the 1960s that my husband and I visited because they were featuring an exhibit of quilts. And now a book on their collection with a tribute to Susan McCord! I am excited and so pleased!"—Hazel McDowell Carter, quilter and founder of the Quilters Hall of Fame"A wide selection of historical quilts and patterns ready for me to make my reproduction quilt—all of this set in the historical background of the renowned American museum, The Henry Ford."—Pat L. Nickols, quilt and fabric historian Read more