Introduction 6; Asia And The Far East Japan: History & Traditions 18; Sashiko; 16th-century patchwork; Indigo quilts; Contemporary makers; Korea: History & Traditions 34; Contemporary makers; India: History & Traditions 40; Rallis; Kanthas; Sujunis of Bihar; Contemporary makers; Europe; England: History & Traditions 54; English mosaic patchwork; Victorian crazy patchwork; Contemporary makers; North Country quilts; Wholecloth quilts; Strippy quilts; Contemporary makers; Scotland: History & Traditions 78; Inlay patchwork; Soldiers' quilts; Contemporary makers; Wales: History & Traditions 84; Pieced traditional quilts; Wholecloth quilts; Contemporary makers; Ireland: History & Traditions 92; Traditional quilts; Contemporary makers; France: History & Traditions 98; Patchwork quilts and coverlets; Quilted clothes; Quilting traditions of Provence; Boutis; Contemporary makers; The Netherlands: History & Traditions 112; Patchwork; Contemporary makers; Scandinavia: History & Traditions 120; Swedish wedding cushions; Contemporary makers; The Americas; North America: History & Traditions 130; American block patchwork; Contemporary makers; Amish quilts; Contemporary makers; Applique quilts; Album quilts; Friendship quilts; Sampler quilts; Baltimore Album quilts; Contemporary makers; Afro-American quilts; Red Cross quilts; Hawaiian quilts; Central America: History & Traditions 168; Molas; Contemporary makers; Australia & New Zealand; Australia: History & Traditions 176; Quilts 1900-1970; Wagga Waggas; Changi quilts; New Zealand: History & Traditions 184; Contemporary Makers; Africa; History & Traditions 192; Contemporary makers; International Quilt Gallery 196; Basic tools and techniques 212; Glossary, Bibliography, References 216; & Other Resources; Index & Acknowledgments 220
Celia Eddy discovered patchwork in the 1970s, and was fascinated by the infinite design possibilities of mosaic pattern. She has been quilting ever since, and is also a keen researcher of the history of patchwork and quilting in American and British traditions. Celia is Acting Heritage Officer and coordinator of The British Quilt Study Group, and a member of The Quilter's Guild of the British Isles. Inbetween giving lectures, and writing articles on quilt history, tradition, and design, she has authored a number of books. Celia runs her own on-line quilting and patchwork magazine, Quilstory (www quilt.co.uk).
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