Indigo Quilts: 30 Quilts from the Poos Collection - History of Indigo - 5 Projects

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Kay Triplett Lori Lee Triplett

Indigo Quilts

30 Quilts from the Poos Collection - History of Indigo - 5 Projects

Kay Triplett, Lori Lee Triplett

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C & T Publishing
01 October 2015

Quiltmaking, patchwork & applique

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.

By: Kay Triplett, Lori Lee Triplett
Imprint: C & T Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 280mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 8mm
Weight: 498g
ISBN: 9781617452437
ISBN 10: 1617452432
Pages: 136
Publication Date: 01 October 2015
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction Indigo: Africa's Gift to the World Origins in Africa Textiles in Africa Resist in Africa Technology Transfer Origins of Indigo in America Northern Colonies Southern Colonies Indigo Infatuation Continues African Influence on others Foreign Influence in African Indigo Indigo Quilts - APPLIQUE Flowers, Stars, Birds, and Heart Tassels Medallion Heart Wreath with Garland Border Oak Leaf and Reel Prince's Feather Snowflakes Papercut True Lover's Knot Indigo Quilts - MIXED APPLIQUE AND PIECED Single Irish Chain with Garland Border Sunflower and Nine Patch Indigo Quilts - PIECED Album Block Blazing Stars and Lemoyne Stars Cherry Baskets Chintz Nine Patch with Indigo Resist Border Delectable Mountains Double Four Patch Double Stars Economy Patch Album Block Feathered Star Feathered Star with Crossroads Lemoyne Star Nine Patch with Red Ocean Waves Ohio Star with Illuminated Indigo Border Reversible Lemoyne Star Sawtooth Star Single Irish Chain with Flock of Geese Border Sunburst and Arkansas Snowflake Temperance T Variable Star with Vine Border Indigo Quilts - Wholecloth Wholecloth Quilt - French Indigo Resist 5 Quilt Patterns Endnotes

Kay Triplett is Curator for Quilt and Textile Collections, which manages the Poos Collection, one of the largest privately held quilt and textile collections in the world. Kay is a frequent writer for the quilt magazine Quiltmania and has authored several books. Lori Lee Triplett, Business Manager for Quilt and Textile Collections, has successfully combined a variety of passions which include research, writing, and performing into the quilt world. As an award winning writer Lori has written more than 10 books and numerous magazine articles.

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August 2016 This scholarly introduction to indigo fabrics traces their history from Africa to the U.S.A. The thirty indigo and white quilts are held in the Poo collection in America. Each quilt has a full page photo, plus close up detail and its history. The five projects are copies of history quilts from the Collection. They are pieced and appliqued blocks. The instructions assume prior knowledge of the required techniques. British Patchwork and Quilting