Quilts evoke the past - they stimulate our earliest memories of security and comfort and resonate with historical and cultural references challenging the assumption that stitching is simply 'women's work'. Using stunning new photography, this book explores the personal and social histories which reveal the maker's complex engagement with the wider world. The myths and narratives handed down with each intricately pieced patchwork and stitched whole cloth are as much a part of our heritage as the silks, velvets and cottons which document our textile history. Primary sources, such as inventories, diaries and letters add context to the personal narratives documented by the quilts, exploring responses to marriage, childbirth, love and loss. The book includes contemporary material to show how artists such as Grayson Perry and Tracey Emin respond to the tradition of quilt making.
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Sue Prichard is editor and lead curator of Quilts 1700 - 2010 (2010). She is Curator of Contemporary Textiles at the V&A. Recent publications include V&A Pattern: The Fifties (2009) and 'British Textile Design: The Search for a New Aesthetic' in Henry Moore Textiles (2008).
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Lucy
Format:Hardcover
This book is a beautiful history of quilting in the UK. It is not just a catalogue of the V&A exhibition (although this is included at the end). The book tells the stories of many of the quilts shown - plus a number of others in the V&A collection -using pictures of the quilts themselves and also contemporary paintings, drawings and photographs.
Unfortunately, some of the modern quilts were obviously not finished when the book went to print and so just details are included - the biggest disappointment is that there is not a proper picture of the Wandsworth Prison Quilt.
Unfortunately, some of the modern quilts were obviously not finished when the book went to print and so just details are included - the biggest disappointment is that there is not a proper picture of the Wandsworth Prison Quilt.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
excellent book that every quilter should have. Very enjoyable to look at the quilts again after having visited the exhibition at the V&A. But equally nice to have if you have not had the opportunity to see the exhibition. It is a highly recommendable book
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By Ch Mapleton
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Wonderful book from a great exhibition -- and the wonder of Amazon means you can buy it much cheaper post free -- and don't have to lug it home on the train. No brainer really!
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Home made history
I came across this title and was intrigued. For anyone who has an interest in the human aspect of something that is essentially a utilitarian object but has so many layers of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Teacher
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A Treasure
Quilts 1700-2010 is the catalogue of the significant exhibition of British patchwork and quilting at the V&A Museum from March to July 2010. Read more
Published 20 months ago by J. A. Were
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Quilts 1700 -2010: Hidden Histories, Untold Stories
This was a lovely book, pity I can't get to the exhibition. Such skill from history. Really enjoyed it and felt inspired.
Published on 19 May 2010 by Ann Foakes
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Great companion to a fantastic exhibition
This book is an amazing companion to the V & A exhibition; at the same time it is a well researched resource book which will be a reference point for the future.
Published on 2 May 2010 by Mrs Charlotte Duncan
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Quilting backgrounds
This is an excellent accompaniment to the V and A exhibition, best read before one's visit.
Published on 2 May 2010 by Mrs. C. J. Cook
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A great book.
Having been to the exhibition at the V&A Museum, this is a wonderful record of all the quilts that are displayed. Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by G. Thomson
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Beautiful!!!
this book is amazing, however the photos don't capture the amazingness of the actual exhibition, a must see.
Published on 21 April 2010 by chloe
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