Welcome to our book review site go-pdf.online!
You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
The Museum of the American Quilter's Society Presents Prize-winning Quilters & Their Quilts
For twenty years, winning Best of Show at the annual American Quilter's Society's Show and Contest has represented the pinnacle of quilting honors. A 2004 exhibition of AQS Best of Show quilts and new work by many of the artists, is offered at the Museum of the American Quilter's Society (MAQS); it coincides with the 20th anniversary of the AQS Show and Contest. As an exhibition catalog, Prize-Winning Quilters & their Quilts profiles the 16 quilt artists who, since the first annual AQS Show in 1985, created the 19 exquisite Best of Show quilts in the exhibition. In art book format, enjoy large photos of the artists' Best of Show quilts and new work. Read the story of what inspired their Best of Show quilt, the techniques each used, and visit their lives today. Whether completely hand made, or machine made, AQS Best of Show quilts have set a standard of excellence unrivaled in the quilting world. These amazing works of quilted art have furthered quiltmaking traditions, served to elevate quilting to fine art status, and have even created controversy.
Award-Winning Quilts & Their Makers
Quiltmakers discuss their award-winning quilts from the Society's shows from 1985 to the present
Quilt Groups Today
None
Museum of the American Quilter's Society
This book is a wonderful introduction to the Museum of the American Quilter's Society - its facility, its exhibits, its other programs. Full-color photos present outstanding features of the museum including its stained glass windows, lobby entrance, and exhibit galleries. A sampling of both the quilts in the permanent collection and some past temporary exhibits of quilts on loan are also shown in vivid color. Whether you are wanting an introduction to this world class facility or a souvenir of your most recent visit, this publication will be exactly what you are looking for.
Oh Wow
"Collection of miniature quilts of the Oh, Wow! collection at the Museum of the American Quilter's Society. The miniature quilts contain all the detail and complexity of the full-sized quilts, yet are done to scale in a 24"x 24" or smaller format. Collection features best-known and frequently honored quiltmakers"--Provided by publisher.
Monkey Wrench
For 11 years, turning a traditional pattern into an original masterpiece has been the mission of the Museum of the American Quilter's Society's annual international challenge. The Monkey Wrench block became the symbol of freedom in our country's early quiltmaking. The block is typically based on a Four-Patch, Equal Nine-Patch, Unequal Nine-Patch, or Square in a Square block. Enjoy 18 marvelous interpretations of this familiar design from award-winning quiltmakers. Meet the winners and finalists as they share insights into the inspiration for their quilts with colorful photographs and stories.
