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Zusatztext “Thomas is a maker worth watching! but even more importantly he is a thinker worth listening to. This book shows amazing pieces of art and even more amazing ways of thinking! through the lens of an often overlooked medium.” — LUKE Haynes! designer “ Why We Quilt beautifully highlights some of the leading quilters of our time! stitching connections between their work and the rich history of quilting that we cannot help but be grounded in. This book reminds me! as a quilter and the owner of a local quilt shop! that what we create — alone or in shared spaces! for whatever reason — is important. Our handwork! our stories! our quilt dreams are powerful and meaningful.” — Virginia B. Johnson! owner! Gather Here “A great compilation of historical significance! beautifully presented.” — Ricky Tims! The Quilt Show “Knauer’s strength is in asking the big questions. Yes! we’re quiltmakers! but why? In a day and age when quilting is no longer a necessity! what drives us to cut up fabric and sew it back together again? In Why We Quilt you’ll find the answers and they are as rich and deeply satisfying as you might expect: tradition! connection! outrage! and creative expression. A fascinating! beautiful examination of quilting culture.” — Abby Glassenberg! While She Naps Informationen zum Autor Thomas Knauer earned graduate degrees in art and design and was a professor of design before discovering his true passion: quilting. He is a popular and inspiring teacher who travels nationwide. He has designed many fabric lines with Andover and has a new collection from Kokka. A spokesperson for Janome sewing machines and Handi Quilter, he writes a regular column for Quilters Newsletter and hosts a QNNTV series titled Design Studio with Thomas Knauer . He is the author of The Quilt Design Coloring Workbook . Klappentext We quilt to connect, explore, create, protest, express ourselves, and change the world. Vorwort In this tribute to today’s vibrant quilting community, prize-winning quilter and teacher Thomas Knauer has curated a stunning collection of quilts from a wide range of modern makers, accompanied by their testimonials about what inspires their work and imbues their craft with meaning. Zusammenfassung In this tribute to today’s vibrant quilting community, prize-winning quilter and teacher Thomas Knauer has curated a stunning collection of quilts from a wide range of modern makers, accompanied by their testimonials about what inspires their work and imbues their craft with meaning. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface: Why I Quilt Introduction We Quilt to Connect with a Rich Tradition A Piece of History: The Roots of American Quilting Making a Statement: Alexis Deise, Laura Hartrich, Stephanie Zacharer Ruyle, Debbie Grifka Voices of Quilting: Denyse Schmidt, Earamichia "Encyclopedia" Brown We Quilt to Explore and Express Our Creativity A Piece of History: The Maturation of Quilting Making a Statement: Heidi Parkes, Allison Dutton, Nydia Kehnle, Jacey Gray, Amy Friend, Cheryl Brickey Voices of Quilting: Joe Cunningham, Lynette Anderson We Quilt to Move beyond Consumer Culture A Piece of History: The Introduction of Standardization Making a Statement: Anne Sullivan, Malka Dubrawsky, Krista Hennebury Voices of Quilting: Mary Fons, Victoria Findlay Wolfe We Quilt to Create a Connection with Loved Ones A Piece of History: Other Voices in American Quilting Making a Statement: Jill Fisher, Casey York, Stacey Lee O'Malley, Nicole Neblett Voices of Quilting: Jacquie Gering, Heather Jones We Quilt to Change the World A Piece of History: The Role of Signature Quilts in Reform Movements M...
