Friendly Quilters of Bucks County
Contemporary African American Traditions
by Cassandra Stancil Gunkel
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About the Book
The Friendly Quilters came into existence during the renaissance of contemporary quilting which began in the 1990's. This colorful visual history will introduce you to the women who create lively designs and perpetuate the tradition of African American quilting in modern times..
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Features & Details
- Primary Category: Arts & Photography Books
- Additional Categories History
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Project Option: 8×10 in, 20×25 cm
# of Pages: 156 -
Isbn
- Hardcover, ImageWrap: 9781714439171
- Publish Date: Feb 17, 2020
- Language English
- Keywords quilts, american, african
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About the Creator
Cassandra Gunkel
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cassandra Stancil Gunkel, PhD, is a folklorist, textile artist and expert in material culture. She has curated numerous exhibits of quilts and textile arts. As a Pennsylvania Council of the Arts Teaching Artist, she designs and delivers arts curriculum for K-12 and adult populations. Her own art has been exhibited widely, including Allentown Art Museum, the African American Museum of Philadelphia, Mercer Museum, the Bucks County Visitors Center. and international exhibits at the International Print Center of New York, Arts Print Residence (Spain) and International Quilt Extravaganza (Oaks, PA).