Quilted: From Pattern to Patchwork

Encyclopedia of Inspiration #7

by Janine Vangool

An Uppercase Encyclopedia of Inspiration

Quilted is Volume Q in the UPPERCASE Encyclopedia of Inspiration, an ongoing series of books released in whimsical (non-alphabetical) order on all manner of creative and curious topics.

The world of quilting is vast, with an infinite range of aesthetics, influences, heritage and culture. Quilting reminds us of the artistry and ingenuity of our ancestors and allows us to explore our natural creativity. The craft slows us down in an ever-busy world and connects us to a welcoming community of kindred spirits.

With in-depth profiles and stories of individual quilts (384 pages!), this book pieces together quilters from professional connections and friendships that I've made over my years of publishing UPPERCASE magazine and designing three fabric collections for Windham Fabrics.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Crafts

382 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2019

About the author

Janine Vangool is the publisher, editor and designer of UPPERCASE, a quarterly print magazine for the creative and curious. UPPERCASE publishes content inspired by design, typography, illustration and craft. Her magazine and books celebrate the process of making, the commitment to craft and the art of living creatively. Janine got her start working as a freelance graphic designer for arts and culture clients and has also taught typography and publication design at the college level. She has been a shop owner and bookseller, gallery curator, sold a line of greeting cards wholesale, made 10,000 books by hand (with lots of help!) and has sewn her own products for retail. She has a particular fondness for typewriters, a passion inspired a book about their graphic history. She has designed two fabric collections with Windham Fabrics. She is often asked, “Do you ever sleep?” To which she replies, “Yes! By the end of the day I’m exhausted!” She lives in Calgary, Canada with her boardgame-designing husband and curious son.

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Reviews

[Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an absolutely beautiful book! I have loved working my way through this a bit at a time over the last 6 months. I'm sure I will be dipping back in periodically. The book surveys the work of so many modern quilters from all over the world - some makers I was very familiar with and others I hadn't heard of before, so some wonderful new-to-me discoveries. The interview questions get a little repetitive but provide some great insights. The book itself is a brilliant format, smaller than you might think so it's easy to hold but lots of clear full quilt and up-close images. The cover and jacket design are a treat.

[Lilia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Janine Vangool's books are all amazing. Self published in Canada and fully supported by readers (no advertising) just like her magazine Uppercase. I want to support them as much as I can, in addition to the fact that they are absolutely beautiful books!

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book about quilters: Seeing their quilts and hearing about their process. It was fascinating and inspiring. So much inspiration.