A newly-published book, Classic Quilts from The American Museum in Britain, is a 128 page paperback book that features many wonderful photos and close-up of both pieced and appliquéd quilts from an extraordinary collection. Even before taking the time to read all of the descriptions and history, it is like eye-candy just to leaf through the pages of Hawaiian quilts, chintz blocks, hexagons, Log Cabin quilts, and even what I’d call a “Primitive” Redwork quilt. Crazy Quilts are shown as well as an Eagle quilt, Baltimore Album style quilts and blocks and a Cigar bands quilt. Wholecloth quilts are present, as are close-ups of their surfaces.
This book, a collaboration of Laura Beresford and Katherine Hebert, Curators at The American Museum in Britain, is a testimony to the hardworking American quilters who, for the most part, hand quilted these beauties. Among the 55 quilts showcased in the book is an unusual piece, a “Tumbling Blocks Star” quilt. A gorgeous “Chalice” quilt, another unusual design not seen often, is in the mix. Beautiful and elaborate appliqué quilts grace the pages of the book.
The photography is excellent and I am so happy to have ordered this book! I can’t wait to find some time to enjoy reading it, perhaps while sitting on the summer porch with a cold glass of lemonade.
