Quilts A Beautiful History Author:Zaro Weil Quilts A Beautiful History is the story of all the women who lovingly created the rich tradition of quiltmaking. This book features 100 unique quilt designs spanning two centuries of stitching--from simple comforters made by the early settlers, to the exquisite needlework displayed by the makers of Baltimore Album quilts, Amish minimalist desig... more »ns and the jaunty appliqued domestic motifs of the Art Deco period. The quilts in this book are a tribute to the imagination, invention, and expertise of a generation of American needlewomen.« less