This Old Quilt: A Heartwarming Celebration of Quilts And Quilting Memories

by Margret Aldrich (Editor)

Quilting has never been more popular. At last there is an exceptional and inviting book that celebrates this well-loved art form: "This Old Quilt." The first anthology to pay tribute to quilts and quilting memories, "This Old Quilt" is filled with memorable stories and artwork from many eras, capturing just what makes quilting so treasured. "This Old Quilt" offers something for every quilter; stories are set in time periods from the turn of the 20th century to the modern day and range from the humorous to the historical to the heartwarming. Contributors include Alice Walker, Terry McMillan, Dorothy Canfield Fisher, Whitney Otto, and Patricia J. Cooper and Norma Bradley Allen. Whether you’re someone who has quilted, or someone who simply has a love of quilts and what they represent, this collection will give you a new perspective on the enormous influence of this popular expression of our heritage.

Genres: Quilting, History

160 pages, Paperback

First published December 16, 2001

About the author

Margret Aldrich is a writer and editor who has published her work with The Atlantic, Huffington Post, Experience Life, Brain Child, and others. A former editor at Utne Reader, Margret is a regular contributor to Book Riot. Since writing The Little Free Library Book, Margret has joined the team at the Little Free Library nonprofit organization (littlefreelibrary.org) and runs the Action Book Club, a national program that invites groups of all ages to read and discuss a book, then carry out a community service project. She lives in Minneapolis with her husband, two entertaining young boys, and a Little Free Library.

Reviews

[The Chosen Poet · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't read the entire anthology just the short story "quilting on the rebound" by Terry McMillan

I loved the short story so much and I could relate to it, it is a story about grief and resilience, how a relationship's beginning isn't our start and a relationship ending is not our end either, especially for woman

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There's short contributions from many authors to read, and the photographs and illustrations are fantastic.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great pictures and information.Loved the paintings too.

[Gaile · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly Amazing!!!!!