The Quilts of Tennessee: Images of Domestic Life Prior to 1930

by Bets Ramsey, Merikay Waldvogel

This beautifully-illustrated book grew out of a three-year survey of more than 1,500 quilts made prior to 1930, and describes the distinctive qualities of Tennessee quilts. Illustrated and indexed.

Genres: Quilting, Reference

112 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1986

Reviews

[Beverly Manring · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did enjoy this was viewed through a different perspective. It opens with learning the Hastings family is in dire needs of finding the funds to pay the back taxes. If they aren’t paid soon, the family, who once travelled among the ton, and no longer are a part of that life. The family is made up of loving parents and the children are all girls. The oldest, (Amelia), Mia has decided the best way is for the girls to earn money and send it home they are to be companionsMia to a headstrong teenage girl and Cora to an elderly lady. Cora warns Mia to keep her charge far away from the Rogue, and scoundrel Vicount Wycliff. We follow Mia. Mia is to keep a close eye on the girl, Missy Featheringhamas she goes to the balls of the London season. Captain Featheringham will reward the man who secures his daughter’s hand by Valentine’s Day and weds by May Day. The first ball brings out Viscount Nicholas Wycliff. Mia is quick to shut that down. The Viscount is in desperate need of coins to bolster his bare coffers to be able to pay for upkeep of his properties in London and Ireland. Missy would also dance with Percy that night. From there it is a game of keeping Nick away and trying not to become involved herself. I didn’t like the ending. The author should have used her epilogue as her novel ending instead of just stopping, also I enjoy a good historical fiction but I feel like this one missed the mark. The romance scenes seemed a bit similar and danced with being a bit more erotic than I would prefer to read. The epilogue gave the book a completely thought out ending. This was the first in a series. Not sure if I would read another but, I would be interested in knowing more about the Hasting family. Thanks to the following for an early read and allowing me to give my own honest opinion.
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Publication Date:March12, 2024

[Rosie Trzewik · Rating 4 out of 5]

A rake in need of funds has decided to marry a heiress to replenish his coffers. Of course his reputation is a drawback, but he is titled. Having set his eyes on a someone 20 years his junior who has a plump dowery does have one problem. Her companion is a dragon, constantly trying to keep him from his goal of getting to know his attended. But her eyes have distracted him and now he can’t stop thinking of her, wanting her instead.
Mia has taken it upon herself to try to save her impoverish family. Daughter of a Baron she secures a job as a companion. Thinking this would be a good way to earn some money, but the spoiled, willful girl keeps escaping and a rake has caught her eye. Trying to keep they apart has put her in an awkward position and she slowly sees the real person behind the mask of a rake.
This series is off to a wonderful start. The characters are enjoyable, love the bad boy storyline. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. #NetGalley #TheDevilsGame

[Texastwang · Rating 3 out of 5]

Becoming a chaperone to a head strong debutante to save her family from ruin but will she be able to resist the temptations of the ton? He need an heiress in order to infuse funds and help his people but its not the heiress he wants.
I usually really like Sandra Sookoo books but for this one seemed to drag on. It was more to the erotic side than steamy. I am thinking it had about 50% steamy scenes and paragraphs will steamy words and 50% plot. Her books are usually involved and a joy to read for some reason this was not one of those books. The plot was interesting take on a relationship but in my opinion would have been better with more plot.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with guidelines.

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

The first of a series related to the Hastings family. This is a family made up of all girls with Amelia being the oldest. Taking a job as a companion to a girl (Millie) making her debut becomes a struggle when Nicolas a known rake looking for an heiress enters the scene. There is definitely chemistry between Amelia and Nicholas as well as quick, fast banter. One of my favorite parts is when Nicolas says "“Imagine finding a dragon here among so many rabbits.” and Amelia's instant come back is, “Ah, Lord Wycliffe. I wondered when you would slither in.”
This type of back at forth banter makes this story stand out. I'm convinced that the entire series will be a fantastic hit.

[Candy · Rating 3 out of 5]

My favorite quilt was Red and Green star (rolling star) by Estella Thompson Lillard. Sometimes it looks like a star, but then you see tumbling blocks, and a propeller image. It's real interesting.

[Jean Carlton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This state quilt survey book (1986)ranks high in its genre. It features sixty-seven quilts chosen from thirty ‘quilt days’ events held in Tennessee. Over 1,400 quilts made before their 1930 cut-off date were examined and photographed. Stories from the owners were recorded. The authors, both highly respected researchers in the world of quilt scholarship, do an excellent job overall. They begin by identifying the stated hopes of the project, “to formulate a profile of Tennessee quilts noting regional and historical differences”, and end with a frank reflection on the lack of clear cut findings in that regard; expectations not met, unexpected discoveries and many more questions to be answered.
They learned that their cut-off date proved to be a disadvantage in some cases and lent to a recurrence of certain patterns that threatened to become ‘monotonous’. In a separate two page conclusion they call the study ‘a beginning’ with unresolved questions and further work to be done; the case for all research but a good reminder.
Details recorded for each quilt were exceptional.Inclusion of a Glossary, Bibliography, Index, and multiple lists:quilt'lenders' for the related exhibit, counties where the quilts were made and museums in Tennessee that have quilts in their collections. An exceptional Acknowledgement section credits each of the hundreds of people and numerous organizations that contributed to this cooperative effort.
Minor criticisms: Photos and related text were sometimes separated and there was a lack of consistency in terms for photos - 'full view','detail' etc
I especially like a paragraph included in the final section by noted quilt historian, Cuesta Benberry, that applies to all the books in this category and has special meaning to me as I continue to read all state survey books and compare them:
“Whatever the selection process, whatever the approach of the Project leaders, the central fact is, they are producing documents built on primary research….we are going to take a giant step forward in quilt history information”
Highly recommended for quilt lovers and documenters in this on-going interest in studying quilt history.