The Seasons Sewn: A Year in Patchwork - Softcover

Paul, Ann Whitford; McCurdy, Michael

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9780152021078: The Seasons Sewn: A Year in Patchwork

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0152021078 ISBN 13: 9780152021078

Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers, 2000

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"So beautiful and so filled with real archetypal patterns that it could easily make quilt lovers, if not quilt makers, of us all."--The New York Times Book Review "Stunning visual patchwork. . . . A commanding vision of American history."--Publishers Weekly
A New York Times Book Review Best Illustrated Book of the Year
Smithsonian Magazine

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Review:

There are few heirlooms more treasured, or useful, than a handmade quilt. At its best, a fine quilt is a visual feast of color and pattern, not to mention an all-around great thing to wrap up in on a cold day. Ann Whitford Paul aims to inspire a new generation of quilting artists with her book The Seasons Sewn, which is one part pattern book and one part storybook. Taking the name of 24 classic quilt patterns as a starting point, she has fashioned stories that explain how the names might have come about. Each story is accompanied by photographs of the pattern and an illustration of Paul's story. The illustrations, by Michael McCurdy, are a triumph.

About the Author:

Award-winning artist Michael McCurdy has illustrated more than 170 books for adults and children. His books often explore America’s past, bringing to life its history and traditions. He lives with his wife, Deborah, on a farm in western Massachusetts.

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