Quilts of Virginia 1607-1899: The Birth of America Through the Eye of a Needle offers a fascinating visual journey through Virginia’s rich quilting history, showcased in over 430 color and vintage photographs. From 17th-century quilted armor to 19th-century crazy quilts, this book highlights quilts made by both enslaved people and freed women, including works by U.S. First Ladies. The Virginia-born U.S. presidents are represented, with quilting from George Washington’s great-great-grandmother to Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. The book is based on the Virginia Consortium of Quilters' Documentation Project, which studied more than 3,000 quilts across the state. With an emphasis on Virginia's contribution to quilting history, this book is both an important scholarly resource and an inspiring treasure for quilters today.

Key Features:

• Historical Overview: Presents the story of Virginia’s quilting from the 1600s through the 1800s.
• Rich Photographic Collection: Features over 270 historic quilts and ephemera in more than 430 photographs.
• Personal & Political Connections: Includes work from notable figures such as George Washington’s great-great-grandmother and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson.
• Diverse Contributions: Highlights the quilts of both enslaved people and freed women, as well as presidential family quilts.
• Scholarly Study: Based on the comprehensive study of over 3,000 quilts statewide by the Virginia Consortium of Quilters' Documentation Project.

This book is an invaluable resource for quilting enthusiasts, historians, and anyone with an interest in American heritage and culture.