30 stunning antique quilts from one of the world’s largest privately held quilt and textile collections.
The beauty of Indigo quilts is undeniable. Step inside the Poos Collection of quilts, one of the largest privately held collections in the world. Explore the origins of the fiber and fabric presented by two members of the American Quilt Study Group. Featuring stunning quilts circa 1750 to 1890, this collection of blue-and-white beauties will inspire you to make gorgeous quilt projects using present day Indigo or reproduction fabrics.
- 30 stunning antique quilts from one of the world’s largest privately held quilt and textile collections
- Appliqué and patchwork! 5 beautiful projects inspired by antique quilts
- Photographic history of indigo’s origins in textiles, from Africa to Amer
About Kay Triplett
Kay Triplett is a best-selling author and curator for the Poos Collection, one of the world's largest and privately held quilt and textile collections.
About Lori Lee Triplett
Lori Lee Triplett is an award-winning writer and business manager for Quilt and Textile Collections, which overseas the Poos Collection.
British Patchwork and Quilting
August 2016
This scholarly introduction to indigo fabrics traces their history from Africa to the U.S.A. The thirty indigo and white quilts are held in the Poo collection in America. Each quilt has a full page photo, plus close up detail and its history. The five projects are copies of history quilts from the Collection. They are pieced and appliqued blocks. The instructions assume prior knowledge of the required techniques.
