Facts & Fabrications : Unraveling the History of Quilts & Slavery: 8 Projects 20 Blocks First-Person Accounts by Barbara Brackman (2006, Trade Paperback)
Book TitleFacts & Fabrications : Unraveling the History of Quilts & Slavery: 8 Projects 20 Blocks First-Person Accounts
Number of Pages112 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPatchwork, Quilts & Quilting, United States / General
Publication Year2006
IllustratorYes
GenreHistory, Crafts & Hobbies
AuthorBarbara Brackman
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight13.3 Oz
Item Length11.1 in
Item Width8.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-013689
SynopsisThis volume uses the most current research to provide a controversial, yet informative examination of the role of quilts in the era of slavery and emancipation. It includes nine projects and 20 block patterns that represent the history of slavery, inspired by stories of the 'Underground Railroad'.
Facts and Fabrications Unraveling the History of Quilts & Slavery
I received the book promptly and it was in excellent condition. It is a great historical quilting book that I had looked for and am not disappointed. The pages are full of information about American slavery and quilts that slaves made. There are quilt blocks and patterns galore to coordinate with the history of the times.
This book explores the role quilts may have played in aiding slaves to escape via the Underground Railroad. It is a book for history buffs as well as quilters. Several quilting projects are included, designed by the author.
I like the book, I am not good enough yet to understand how to piece some of the blocks. The instructions are designed for quilters with more knowledge then I currently have. There are template designs, cuttinginstructions, fabric estimates, sampler projects included in the book.