Redwork Embroidery
and Needlework Traditions
in Europe and America
by Patricia Lynne Grace Cummings and James G. Cummings
A
Redwork Embroidery and Needlework Traditions in Europe and America (cover of CD)
This well-researched book features 147 pages and 165 images. Originally issued in a print format, we now offer this book as an electronic book (e-book) that can be read on any computer that has Adobe Reader enabled (a free software program available at www.adobe.com)
Table of Contents
Preface: Redwork Traditions in Europe and America
Nineteenth Century Owl Motifs Redwork with a Message: Splashers, Pillow Shams and More!
Kate Greenaway and Her Illustrations of Children Girls in Bonnets
A Brief History “Virtuous Habits of Perseverance: Quilting and the Education of Girls in the Nineteenth Century” by Lynne Zacek Bassett, a guest article
Line Drawings; “Children of Other Nations” by Bess Bruce Cleaveland
Sarah Josepha Hale: Editress of Godey's Lady's Book
Examples of Redwork Embroidery from Europe and Elsewhere
“Redwork – Why Redwork?” - guest editorial by Sandra G. Munsey, plus Designs from Antique Redwork Quilts, circa 1890
Redwork and Bluework Quilt Tributes to Fallen Presidents
Nineteenth Century Angels: A Discussion
Redwork Images from the Fibush Collection
Rachelly Roggel's Redwork Signature Quilt
Kewpie Dolls and Needlework: A Fascinating Link
Carol Godreau's Redwork Quilt: “A Hint of Heritage”
Designs from an 1889 Redwork Quilt, Collected in New Hampshire
References and Resources
About the Author
Index
This copyrighted work has received excellent reviews in the media and is now available at www.amazon.com or occasionally offered on eBay.
Questions: Write to pat@quiltersmuse.com