Burgoyne Surrounded: New Quilts from an Old Favorite

by Linda Baxter Lasco

Paperback, 2009

Status

Available

Call number

746.4607973

Collection

Publication

American Quilter's Society (2009), Edition: Illustrated, 96 pages

Description

The creativity, imagination, and skill of today's quilters are showcased in this collection of spectacular quilts. The popular New Quilts from an Old Favorite contest, sponsored annually by The National Quilt Museum of Paducah, Kentucky, has once again brought out the best efforts of the contestants. The top winners and semifinalists are all featured, describing their inspiration and the design of their quilts, each an original variation on the classic Burgoyne Surrounded block. Meet each of the quilters as they describe their background, quilting experience, and working methods. Follow their progress from inspiration to completion through their original drawings and in-process photographs. Information about and photographs of the museum itself enhance this annual favorite, now in its 15th year! Other titles in this popular contest series are Sawtooth, Rose of Sharon, Dresden Plate, Seven Sisters, Monkey Wrench, Feathered Star, Tumbling Block, Bear s Paw, Storm at Sea, Kaleidoscope, Pineapple, Mariner s Compass, Ohio Star, and Log Cabin.… (more)

User reviews

LibraryThing member carter1997
The Burgoyne Surrounded is a little-known patchwork block used in quilting. Based on the Revolutionary war battle, this block seeks to illustrate the entrapment in that battle. The book is an AQS publication displaying the results of a competition of expert quilters who used the Burgoyne block to
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create new designs. Each willing result is more interesting that the last. From this book I learned that it is OK to play with my blocks!
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

96 p.; 11 inches

ISBN

1574329812 / 9781574329810
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