American Pieced Quilts (A Studio Book) Hardcover – April 25, 1973 by Jonathan Holstein 
 
This is an exhibition of American piece quilts, chosen in a particular all consideration of age, condition, historical or regional significance have been disregarded, and we have concentrated only on how each quilt works as a "painting". That is, does it form a cohesive, strong and important visual statement? Thus our interest is in the images the quilt form, and not in their stitches; many are in poor condition, have some machine work in them, or indeed, exhibit a level of workmanship which would be unacceptable to those interested mainly in fine craftmanship.
 
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