Whod a Thought It Improvisation on Afric

by Eli Leon

Who'd a Thought It [paperback] Eli Leon [Jun 01, 1990]… 9992105402

Genres: Quilting

Paperback

First published June 1, 1990

Reviews

[Candy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this book thinking it would go deeper into Eli Leon's collection and it's interpretation, and I was pleased with the information presented.
I feel much more confident with the concept of flexible patterning.
I was surprised to learn that one way to be sure a quilt is properly attributed to an African American quilter is to check for human hair in the quilt.

[Jean Carlton · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the catalog of the exhibit of the same name at the San Francisco Folk Art Museum in 1988. It features quilts from the author's collection along with detailed and valuable analysis of the structure and background of cultural influences in what he terms 'Afro-traditional' style which he distinguishes from the more familiar 'European-American' styles. He feels quilts with irrregular patterns have been misperceived as mistakes and offers a deeper understanding that allows us to see that "something else is going on here".
I have long been drawn to this type of quilt and have deemed 2016 as an experimental year in my own quiltmaking. My first project is underway - it does not come naturally to me even though my aunt made many utility quilts that would qualify. See my blog
http://quiltsetcetera.blogspot.com/

See my review of Accidentally on Purpose also by Eli Leon (see my Goodreads review)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

[Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good resource about the Gee's Bend Quilts. This book changed the way I view the quilts. I can now appreciate them for what they are.