Jane Lury is a passionate quilt collector. Although she came to collecting later in life her collection is extensive. This book is illustrated with more than 200 wonderful photos and traces a story with historical comments of her textile researches.Her meanderings took her to all the continents which enabled her to collect exceptional quilts which include the following techniques.Persian embroideriesBoutisBroiderie perseCrazy patchworkWholeclothHexagonsAnd so much moreThe historical information is thorough and fascinating and will increase the knowledge of anyone interested in the history of quilts.From Quiltmania with text in both English and French
