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• Winner of Michigan Notable Books 2005

Overview

Extensively illustrated, with over 100 drawings and 11 unique Mary Schafer patterns, Mary Schafer, American Quilt Maker is a must-have book for anyone passionate about American quilting. While we take that passion for granted today, author Gwen Marston shows that it wasn't always so; indeed, one woman, Mary Schafer, was largely responsible for the restoration of interest in one of our greatest folk arts -- long before the American bicentennial turned quilting into what seemed like an overnight sensation. Marston presents Schafer as an unassuming scholar: the anonymous quilter, remaining humble and somewhat retiring. Behind the modest façade, however, Schafer displayed a remarkable devotion to research, historical accuracy, and community through her efforts to make quilting available to as many people as possible. Nonquilters will find Mary Schafer, American Quilt Maker a welcome addition to their collection of the work of masters of American folk art, while quilting aficionados will appreciate it not only for the story it tells, but for the generous selection of patterns and illustrations it offers. Gwen Marston is a nationally known quilt maker, teacher, and author. She is the author of over fifteen books on quilting, including Liberated String Quilts, 70 Classic Quilting Patterns, and Amish Quilting Patterns.

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. . . a unique history of a truly American art form, as well as a unique woman. Pictures of many quilts as well as 10 patterns make this a must for quilters. --Grand Rapids Press -- (07/29/2005) Quilting aficionados will delight not only in Mary Schafer's life story but also the [sic] vibrant photos of some of her outstanding work. Marston, herself a nationally recognized quilt maker, has written an entertaining and highly informative book about her longtime friend. --Bob Walch, Register-Pajaronian (Watsonville, California) -- (05/20/2004) . . . the story is one that will inspire any quilter to expand and hone her own skills. Schafer is a woman worthy of admiration. . . . --Christine Canfield, Fore Word -- (10/08/2004)

Quilting aficionados will delight not only in Mary Schafer's life story but also the [sic] vibrant photos of some of her outstanding work. Marston, herself a nationally recognized quilt maker, has written an entertaining and highly informative book about her longtime friend. --Bob Walch, Register-Pajaronian (Watsonville, California) -- (05/20/2004) . . . a unique history of a truly American art form, as well as a unique woman. Pictures of many quilts as well as 10 patterns make this a must for quilters. --Grand Rapids Press -- (07/29/2005) . . . the story is one that will inspire any quilter to expand and hone her own skills. Schafer is a woman worthy of admiration. . . . --Christine Canfield, Fore Word -- (10/08/2004)

. . . a unique history of a truly American art form, as well as a unique woman. Pictures of many quilts as well as 10 patterns make this a must for quilters. --Grand Rapids Press -- Grand Rapids Press (7/29/2005 12:00:00 AM) . . . the story is one that will inspire any quilter to expand and hone her own skills. Schafer is a woman worthy of admiration. . . . --Christine Canfield, Fore Word --Christine Canfield Fore Word (Traverse City) (10/8/2004 12:00:00 AM) Quilting aficionados will delight not only in Mary Schafer's life story but also the [sic] vibrant photos of some of her outstanding work. Marston, herself a nationally recognized quilt maker, has written an entertaining and highly informative book about her longtime friend. --Bob Walch, Register-Pajaronian (Watsonville, California) --Bob Walch Register-Pajaronian (Watsonville CA) (5/20/2004 12:00:00 AM) . . . a unique history of a truly American art form, as well as a unique woman. Pictures of many quilts as well as 10 patterns make this a must for quilters. --Grand Rapids Press -- Grand Rapids Press (7/29/2005 12:00:00 AM) . . . the story is one that will inspire any quilter to expand and hone her own skills. Schafer is a woman worthy of admiration. . . . --Christine Canfield, Fore Word --Christine Canfield Fore Word (Traverse City) (10/8/2004 12:00:00 AM) Quilting aficionados will delight not only in Mary Schafer's life story but also the [sic] vibrant photos of some of her outstanding work. Marston, herself a nationally recognized quilt maker, has written an entertaining and highly informative book about her longtime friend. --Bob Walch, Register-Pajaronian (Watsonville, California) --Bob Walch Register-Pajaronian (Watsonville CA) (5/20/2004 12:00:00 AM)

. . . a unique history of a truly American art form, as well as a unique woman. Pictures of many quilts as well as 10 patterns make this a must for quilters. --Grand Rapids Press -- Grand Rapids Press (7/29/2005 12:00:00 AM) . . . the story is one that will inspire any quilter to expand and hone her own skills. Schafer is a woman worthy of admiration. . . . --Christine Canfield, Fore Word --Christine Canfield Fore Word (Traverse City) (10/8/2004 12:00:00 AM) Quilting aficionados will delight not only in Mary Schafer's life story but also the [sic] vibrant photos of some of her outstanding work. Marston, herself a nationally recognized quilt maker, has written an entertaining and highly informative book about her longtime friend. --Bob Walch, Register-Pajaronian (Watsonville, California) --Bob Walch Register-Pajaronian (Watsonville CA) (5/20/2004 12:00:00 AM)

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Gwen Marston is a nationally known quilt maker, teacher, and author. She is the author of more than fifteen books on quilting, including Liberated String Quilts, 70 Classic Quilting Patterns, and Amish Quilting Patterns.

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