Quilting in the Morning Calm: Floral Delights from Ancient Korea [Paperback] Review

For a number of years, Shirley MacGregor has been bringing us the beauties of the Far East rendered as quilts through her "Manhole Cover" books, which feature designs from the streets of Japan. In this volume she and her co-author (and a bevy of volunteer quilters) have provided a variation on the theme, borrowing floral designs from 16th century Korea and rendering them in appliqué. The book is a rich cultural mix - part history, part biography, part art - held together by the stories of the quilters and their quilts as they brought these lovely designs to life. Basic appliqué instructions and patterns are included for making some of these quilts. The most spectacular of the quilts is a rendering of the "two pumpkins" design by Madelaine Hutchin of Sussex, England, but all of the quilts are lovely, and as usual with the books from Carriage Trade Press, very different.

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Product Description:
In Quilting In The Morning Calm: Floral Delights fromAncient Korea, Shirley MacGregor and Sheila Steers turn a quilter'seye to Korea's ancient Chosun Dynasty, and to the works of SimSaimdang. Born in the early 1500's this very talented woman quietlysidestepped the harsh restrictions of the times to express herartistic gifts through embroidery, calligraphy, poetry andpainting. She painted simple but elegant representations of plants andinsects on decorative screens to grace her family's livingquarters. Now, almost 500 years have passed and we discover that herpaintings are wonderfully suited to applique.
Here an international group of quilt artists interpret seven of these beautiful paintings in cloth. We invite you to join them in celebrating the spirit of one of Korea's most notable women.
The book features 17 beautiful quilts by quilt artists from the US, Canada, Korea, the UK & New Zealand
Full-size tear-out patterns for each design Authentic designs found in the art and archetecture of ancient Korea
Biographical information on participating quilters, and comments on their work
Cultural notes on Korea and the life of Sim Saimdang
Helpful information on applique methods and materials

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