Fons & Porter Presents Quilts from The Henry Ford: 24 Vintage Quilts Celebrating American Quiltmaking (Landauer) Full-Size Patterns; Projects for Red & White, Susan McCord, Log Cabin, Patchwork & More

by Liz Porter Marianne Fons, Liz Porter

Inspired by antique quilts from the archives of The Henry Ford! This spectacular 224-page book features 24 vintage quilts and variations celebrating American quiltmaking! Inside Fons & Porter Presents Quilts from The Henry Ford , you'll learn fascinating information on the history, stories, and artistry of original quilts that represent the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and innovation of America's early quiltmakers. You'll also find forwards from The Henry Ford museum president and collection curator. The 24 selected projects feature red and white quilts, Susan McCord quilts, log cabin quilts, appliqué quilts, and patchwork quilts inspired by antiques from the archives of The Henry Ford. Each project includes complete, easy-to-follow instructions and full-size patterns for making replicas of these vintage pieces of history. In addition to the quilt projects, you'll also discover six insightful technique lessons, a quilting timeline, a detailed feature essay entitled A Century of Quilting Genius 1825-1925 , and a gallery section devoted to the impressive collection of internationally known nineteenth-century quilting genius Susan McCord. The perfect must-have gift for quiltmakers, those who love quilt history and want to keep it alive, and members of The Henry Ford, Fons & Porter Presents Quilts from The Henry Ford is a celebration of American quiltmaking! "The Henry Ford Museum was one of the first major museums in the 1960s that my husband and I visited because they were featuring an exhibit of quilts. And now a book on their collection with a tribute to Susan McCord! I am excited and so pleased!"
—Hazel McDowell Carter, quilter and founder of the Quilters Hall of Fame "A wide selection of historical quilts and patterns ready for me to make my reproduction quilt—all of this set in the historical background of the renowned American museum, The Henry Ford."
—Pat L. Nickols, quilt and fabric historian

Genres: Quilting, Nonfiction, Crafts

Paperback

First published November 21, 2005

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm a sucker for antique quilts. This book lays out a nice Michigan-based collection of nineteenth century quilts owned by the Henry Ford museum. Even better, some clear, detailed patterns are provided to help you reproduce a number of the most eye-catching artworks. I appreciated the little chunks of history provided about some of the incredible artists/ mothers/ farm-wives whose quilts are on display and consider this a good book for the historically-minded quilter or anyone interested in the history of domestic arts and textiles.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like quilts or like to quilt you will enjoy this book as much as I did. A unique feature is the Century of Quilting Genius featuring the stories and information of quilts and culture beginning in 1825, beginning with the quilts of Susan McCord, a farmwife from Indiana. Information continues thru 1925 with quilting memories, and how technology changed the process of quilting. The pictures are amazing and quilt patterns and directions are included. Red and white quilts and log cabin quilts are two more sections giving history and patterns of quintessentially American patterns. Appliqué and patchwork quilting is also presented. If you are a quilter, or just learning, this book is a great reference.

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book- true inspiration for quilters- especially historically accurate colors and patterns with directions that make sense. And I have visited the Henry Ford Museum and have viewed these quilts!

[Kathy Duncan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book features the twelve Susan McCord quilts owned the Henry Ford Museum with patterns for her vine quilt and one of her urn quilts. Best of all, there is an extensive history of McCord's life. Addition quilts from the Henry Ford are featured. A first rate reference and pattern book.

[Mo Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

loved looking at these quilts in the book and most likely have seen them in person. my family have had a membership to the henry ford (thehenryford.org) museum in the past and we could spend hours each day just looking around at everything but loved the greenfield village best!!

[Bev Sturgis · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice bits of American history and women's lives also quilt patterns from Henry Ford's museum

[Kersten · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely book with some history and some patterns for a handful of antique quilts

[Leslie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This had a LOT of interesting history about the resourcefulness, creativity, and evolution of quiltmaking as well as actual patterns/plans to create some of the historical quilts. My favorite part was reading about the creativity of 19th century quilter Susan McCord (amazing quilts!).