Indigo Quilts 30 Quilts from the Poos

The beauty of Indigo quilts is undeniable. Explore the origins of the fiber and fabric presented by two members of the American Quilt Study Group. Step inside the Poos Collection of quilts, one of the largest privately held collections in the world. Featuring stunning quilts circa 1750 to 1890. Get inspired and make one of the gorgeous quilt projects using present day Indigo or reproduction fabrics.

Kay Triplett is Curator for Quilt and Textile Collections, which manages the Poos Collection, one of the largest privately held quilt and textile collections in the world. Kay is a frequent writer for the quilt magazine Quiltmania and has authored several books.

Lori Lee Triplett, Business Manager for Quilt and Textile Collections, has successfully combined a variety of passions which include research, writing, and performing into the quilt world. As an award winning writer Lori has written more than 10 books and numerous magazine articles.

Introduction

Indigo: Africa's Gift to the World
Origins in Africa
Textiles in Africa
Resist in Africa
Technology Transfer

Origins of Indigo in America
Northern Colonies
Southern Colonies

Indigo Infatuation Continues
African Influence on others
Foreign Influence in African Indigo

Indigo Quilts - APPLIQUE
Flowers, Stars, Birds, and Heart Tassels
Medallion
Heart Wreath with Garland Border
Oak Leaf and Reel
Prince's Feather
Snowflakes Papercut
True Lover's Knot

Indigo Quilts - MIXED APPLIQUE AND PIECED
Single Irish Chain with Garland Border
Sunflower and Nine Patch

Indigo Quilts - PIECED
Album Block
Blazing Stars and Lemoyne Stars
Cherry Baskets
Chintz Nine Patch with Indigo Resist Border
Delectable Mountains
Double Four Patch
Double Stars
Economy Patch Album Block
Feathered Star
Feathered Star with Crossroads
Lemoyne Star
Nine Patch with Red
Ocean Waves
Ohio Star with Illuminated Indigo Border
Reversible Lemoyne Star
Sawtooth Star
Single Irish Chain with Flock of Geese Border
Sunburst and Arkansas Snowflake
Temperance T
Variable Star with Vine Border

Indigo Quilts - Wholecloth
Wholecloth Quilt - French Indigo Resist

5 Quilt Patterns
Endnotes

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Indigo Quilts 30 Quilts from the Poos Collection - History of Indigo - 5 Projects

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