Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California Denyse Schmidt 7 “The Art of Dressing”

7 “The Art of Dressing” invite you to play with different roles

All stitches are introduced with step-by-step photos

French seams are used to construct the upper bodice so version B looks pretty once the sleeves are rolled up

Wendy Ward teaches you all the skills you need to refashion garments and reuse fabric from existing pieces you already own

Routed West: Twentieth-Century African American Quilts in California Denyse Schmidt 7 “The Art of Dressing”A celebration of the joyful power of African American quilts, featuring images of over 100 quilts, new research and essays The first publication dedicated to historical African American quilts in California, Routed West traces the flow and flourishing of quilts in the context of the Second Great Migration from 1940 to 1970. As millions of African Americans sought greater economic opportunities and freedom outside of the American South, hundreds of