- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Inc (30 Sep 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0805046399
- ISBN-13: 978-0805046397
- Product Dimensions: 28.2 x 22.1 x 2.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,699,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Shows and describes traditional French quilts and quilted clothing, and depicts a selection of the most common quilting patterns.
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4.2 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
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Lavish Photography & Superb Scholarship, 9 May 2000
By "piecenlovequilts" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Quilts of Provence: The Art and Craft of French Quiltmaking (Hardcover)
Readers will find in Kathryn Berenson's book a solid reference work on the distinctive style of Regional French quilting, both as bed dressing, and in articles of clothing. The clear, detailed photography reveals the mastery of the "whole-cloth" style of quilting, in both full-view and close-up. I was struck by the greater variety of embroidered subjects than seen in American or English quilts. I particularly enjoyed seeing so many examples of the famous (infamous?) 'chinoiserie' printed Indian cottons that were banned by the Crowns of both sides of the English Channel! Although not footnoted, the book is complete with three authentic projects to make; a useful guide to the care & feeding of the antique quilt; a short list of museums and shops in Provence; and an excellent glossary & bibliography. "Quilts of Provence" will grace a travel or history collection, or inspire and stimulate any quilter.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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Rich, well written book re: the art of French quilting, 31 Dec 1996
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Quilts of Provence: The Art and Craft of French Quiltmaking (Hardcover)
I've never read a book which does such a good job of
blending the history and flavor of a part of the world with
an art form which flourishes there. The author combines
a love for the countryside of France with deep knowledge of
quilt design and detail.
The photography and design of the book are also superb. This
book can not only be enjoyed by devotees of fine quilting
but by anyone who loves the marriage of art and craftsmanship.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
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A Visual Delight..and some great information, 7 July 2000
By "gmapam" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Quilts of Provence: The Art and Craft of French Quiltmaking (Hardcover)
After stumbling over examples of this incredible craft in Milan, I wanted more information and certainly found it here! The text is very informative, the pictures superb with great attention paid to lighting them correctly so as to show off the intricate detail; this is a book for the reference library of the serious quilter and quilt historian, as well as delight to read for those who appreciate fine handcrafts.
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