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quilting: Quick Facts

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Woolen Amish/Mennonite quilt in Diamonds pattern, c. 1885.
Detail of patchwork quilt, square in diamond with wild goose chase sashing.
quilt (detail)
Four Amish typical quilts, made of solid-colour fabrics in designs with strong graphic appeal, pictured on U.S. postage stamps.
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American fibre artist
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Joyce Wieland
Joyce Wieland
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Jinny Beyer
American decorative artist
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Clementine Hunter
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Marie Webster
American quilter
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Ruby McKim
American quilter
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Barbara Brackman
American decorative artist