Quilts of Virginia 1607-1899 – The Birth of America Through the Eye of a Needle
This new book celebrated Virginia's 400th anniversary in 2007 by presenting over 270 beautiful historic quilts and ephemera in over 430 color and vintage photographs. From quilted armor of the 17th century to crazy quilts of the 19th century, these personal family and museum treasures include homespun work of slaves and fancy work of freed women and First Ladies. The eight Virginia-born U.S. presidents are each represented here, with work from George Washington's great great grandmother to quilting by Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. The contents derive from the study of more than 3,000 quilts statewide that were meticulously examined by the Virginia Consortium of Quilters' Documentation Project. This book is an important contribution to quilting history and Virginia heritage, and will be inspirational today for enthusiastic sewers everywhere.
About Barbara Tricarico (Ashland, Oregon Author)
Barbara Tricarico is the author of two coffee table photography books that feature the works of over 30 local photographers: "Ashland, Oregon" and "Ashland, Oregon Day Trips." She is co-author of "Quilts of Virginia: 1607-1899" by the Virginia Consortium of Quilters and is currently compiling a series of books on "Oregon" for Schiffer Publishing.
Barbara received a BA degree in English from George Mason University and an MA degree from Gallaudet University. A former English teacher, she delighted in adding Shakespearean quotes to her "Ashland, Oregon" book, colorful descriptions to her "Day Trips" book, and historical facts to "Quilts of Virginia." A friend once told Barbara that photographs are never taken--they're given. She feels her books are gifts to everyone who opens their covers.
