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More than 330 colorful images offer an intriguing look at the presidential quilts and patriotic quilts made by American quilters through history, from the presidential term of George Washington through that of Barack Obama.

Throughout our country’shistory, quilt makers have honored America’s presidents in theirquilt making. Featuring more than 330 images with insightful explanations, this book looks at the presidential quilts and patriotic quilts that have been made by American quilters.

From the presidencies of George Washington through Barack Obama, the quiltsalong with intriguing quilt-related comments from newspapers of the timeshelp us enjoy American history, and reflect on how quilt historyhas chosen to remember the US presidents.

Also highlighted are 43 gorgeous newly made quilts representing each of theUnited States presidents to date. Each measures twenty-four inches square, and is constructed in a pattern and fabric historically accurate to the leader’s presidential term of office; their makers are quilt historians andenthusiasts affiliated with the American Quilt Study Group.[AuthorName]By Sue Reich[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Sue Reich began her love of quilting as a child at her grandmothersfarmhouse in northwestern Pennsylvania. Her interests expanded tohistoric documentation, appraising, judging, and lecturing on quilts. As anationally recognized author of seven quilt history books and thecurator and keeper of focused quilt exhibits, Sue travels widely sharingher quilt research and knowledge.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]337 color & b/w images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]337 color & b/w images[/ColorPattern]