Indigo quilts : 30 quilts from the Poos collection - history of indigo - 5 projects

A detailed look at the history of Indigo quilts, as well as five beautiful projects inspired by antique designs. The beauty of Indigo quilts is undeniable. Explore the origins of the fiber and fabric presented by two members of the American Quilt Study Group. Step inside the Poos Collection of quilts, one of the largest privately held collections in the world. Featuring stunning quilts circa 1750 to 1890. Get inspired and make one of the gorgeous quilt projects using present day Indigo or reproduction fabrics. Includes: 25 stunning antique quilts from one of the world's largest privately held quilt and textile collections Appliqué and patchwork! 5 beautiful projects inspired by antique quilts Photographic history of indigo's origins in textiles, from Africa to America Praise for Indigo Quilts "This excellent mix of history and quilt projects is the Triplett sisters' third book based off the Poos Collections, a large, privately held gathering of quilts and textiles managed by the authors. . . . The Tripletts' style is scholarly and readable; the pictures are stunning and seductive, and the book finishes off with five indigo design projects for the mid-level-to-expert quilter." — Publishers Weekly "In their third book about the collection, their focus is on historic indigo quilts, as well as the African tradition of indigo cultivation and dyeing that was brought to the United States both by African traders and explorers and by slaves captured from their West African homelands. . . . Historical quilt enthusiasts will appreciate the depth of the Tripletts' research on the history of indigo dyeing; contemporary quilters who appreciate reproduction quilts will enjoy the gallery and the patterns." — Library Journal Front Cover Dedication Acknowledgments CONTENTS INTRODUCTION History of Indigo INDIGO: AFRICA'S GIFT TO THE WORLD ORIGINS OF INDIGO IN AMERICA Quilt Album APPLIQUÉ Heart Wreath with Garland Border Medallion Oak Leaf and Reel Snowflakes Papercut MIXED TECHNIQUES Cherry Baskets Single Irish Chain with Hearts and Leaves Sunflower and Nine-Patch Wholecloth Quilt-French Indigo Resist PIECED Album Block Blazing Stars and LeMoyne Stars Chintz Nine-Patch with Indigo Resist Border Delectable Mountains Double Stars Economy Patch Album Block Feathered Star. Feathered Star with CrossroadsLeMoyne Star Nine-Patch with Red Ocean Waves Ohio Star with Illuminated Indigo Border Ohio Star with Vine Border Sawtooth Star Single Irish Chain with Flock of Geese Border Sunburst and Arkansas Snowflake T Block Quilt Projects Double Four-Patch Flowers, Stars, Bird, and Heart Tassels Prince's Feather Reversed LeMoyne Star True Lover's Knot NOTES ABOUT THE AUTHORS Patterns Flowers, Stars, Bird, and Heart Tassels Flowers Flowers, Stars, Bird, and Heart Tassels Star. Flowers, Stars, Bird, and Heart TasselsHeart, Twig for Bird, Wedding Ring, and BirdFlowers, Stars, Bird, and Heart Tassels Swag Top Flowers, Stars, Bird, and Heart Tassels Swag Bottom Flowers, Stars, Bird, and Heart Tassels Tassel Prince's Feather Feather Prince's Feather Star Prince's Feather Quilting Design Pattern Prince's Feather Quilting Design Heart 1,Heart 2, Heart 3, and 9-Petal Foliage True Lover's Knot Knot True Lover's Knot Large Leaf, Small Leaf, and Reverse Appliqué True Lover's Knot Quilting Design Flower 1 True Lover's Knot Quilting Design Flower 2. True Lover's Knot Quilting Design Flower 3Legal Page Back Cover. The beauty of Indigo quilts is undeniable. Step inside the Poos Collection of quilts, one of the largest privately held collections in the world. Explore the origins of the fiber and fabric presented by two members of the American Quilt Study Group. Featuring stunning quilts circa 1750 to 1890, this collection of blue-and-white beauties will inspire you to make gorgeous quilt projects using present day Indigo or reproduction fabrics. 30 stunning antique quilts from one of the world's largest privately held quilt and textile collections.