The Complete Book of Seminole Patchwork

Language: English

Published by Dover, N.Y., 1993

0486276171 / 9780486276175

Series: Book 12 of 18 - Dover Crafts: Quilting

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122 pages - includes index - of `how-to' with nods to history. Seminole Patchwork uses long strips of fabric and the techniques of quilting to make culturally unique clothing designs. (There is a suggestion that their preference for bright colour geometrics has its influences in the Scottish Highlands. ) Text has many b/w illustrations that show how to make pattern variations. Also photos of finished work - skirts, shirts, hangings, and vests - some traditional, some contemporary. Verso front and back covers has colour examples referenced in text. LEARN more about : drawstring, Dorothy Downs, Big Cypress Reservation, lightning design, surrounds, scraps, offset, panels, seam-allowance, spacers, one-band, and Musa Isle. Cond : Paper wrapper is orangey yellow with purple lettering. Volume has very light general wear but is tight, bright, square and clean. No names, marks, creases, nor tears. Excellent fabric working reference. Quote (p. 99) : " ._._. found many uses. Patterns became larger again. Everyday skirts got by with only one row of patchwork. More intricate sewing was done for festival clothes only. Other changes came along. In the early 1950's, collars were added to men's shirts, and the shirts themselves became less ._._._. ." Size: 4to.…

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Title
The Complete Book of Seminole Patchwork
Author
Rush, Beverly and Wittman, Lassie
Publisher
Dover, N.Y.
Publication year
1993
Condition
Near Fine
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
ISBN 10
0486276171
ISBN 13
9780486276175
Illustrator
B/W Plates
Edition
Later Edition.
Series
Book 12 of 18: Dover Crafts: Quilting
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