Why We Quilt
Contemporary Makers Speak Out about the Power of Art, Activism, Community, and Creativity
$81.71
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
15 October 2019
Summary
In this tribute to today’s vibrant quilting community, prize-winning quilter and teacher Thomas Knauer showcases a stunning collection of quilts from a wide range of contemporary makers, accompanied by their testimonials about what inspires and imbues their craft with meaning.
From temperance quilts to the AIDS quilt, there’s a rich history of individuals and communities using fabric and thread to connect with others and express themselves, both personally and politically. Why We …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781635860337 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1635860334 |
| Author: | Thomas Knauer |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Storey Publishing LLC |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 15 October 2019 |
| Weight: | 680g |
| Dimensions: | 206mm x 208mm x 18mm |
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Critics Review
“Thomas is a maker worth watching, but even more importantly he is a thinker worth listening to. This book shows amazing pieces of art and even more amazing ways of thinking, through the lens of an often overlooked medium.” – LUKE Haynes, designer
“Why We Quilt beautifully highlights some of the leading quilters of our time, stitching connections between their work and the rich history of quilting that we cannot help but be grounded in. This book reminds me, as a quilter and the owner of a local quilt shop, that what we create – alone or in shared spaces, for whatever reason – is important. Our handwork, our stories, our quilt dreams are powerful and meaningful.” – Virginia B. Johnson, owner, Gather Here
“A great compilation of historical significance, beautifully presented.” – Ricky Tims, The Quilt Show
“Knauer’s strength is in asking the big questions. Yes, we’re quiltmakers, but why? In a day and age when quilting is no longer a necessity, what drives us to cut up fabric and sew it back together again? In Why We Quilt you’ll find the answers and they are as rich and deeply satisfying as you might expect: tradition, connection, outrage, and creative expression. A fascinating, beautiful examination of quilting culture.” – Abby Glassenberg, While She Naps
About The Author
Thomas Knauer
Thomas Knauer earned graduate degrees in art and design and was a professor of design before discovering his true passion: quilting. He is a popular and inspiring teacher who travels nationwide. He has designed many fabric lines with Andover and has a new collection from Kokka. A spokesperson for Janome sewing machines and Handi Quilter, he writes a regular column for Quilters Newsletter and hosts a QNNTV series titled Design Studio with Thomas Knauer. He is the author of The Quilt Design Coloring Workbook.
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