Description
Just in time for Americas 2026 semiquincentennial, reveals the significanceespecially for womenof commemorative quilt making through 250 years of US history.
Quilts were not just lying on beds during Americas history; in fact, they were sewn specifically to celebrate all of the nations important birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations.
Quilt historian Sandra Siders book explores the history of commemorative quilt making from the 1876 US Centennial to today, showing how it has acted as a tool for preserving stories, bridging cultural divides, and celebrating important moments both local and nationalan easily accessible scrapbook in cloth.
Includes
overviews of commemorative quilting as it fits in with many of US historys key time points,
200 photographs showing the history of and striking variations within the quilting art form, and
explanations of how quilt making intersects with sociopolitical eras, such as the civil rights movement and the womens rights movement.
Made by patriotic women early in our countrys history, by todays most cutting-edge quilters, and by many other Americans, these quilts help us reinterpret diverse elements of US society, including womens roles, racial equity, civic pride, and more.
Author: Sandra Sider
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Published: 01/28/2026
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.1lbs
ISBN: 9780764371318
Language: English
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