Aurora: An American Experience in Quilt, Community, and Craft

Aurora: An American Experience in Quilt, Community, and Craft by Jane Kirkpatrick. Published by WaterBrook Press, Colorado Springs, CO, 2008. 1st Stated Edition1st Printing. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Fine. 148 Pgs. ISBN 1400074282. LCCN 2008023781. The author extols the beautiful treasures, rediscovered in the Old Aurora Colony of Oregon's lush Willamette Valley. The people and legacy of Aurora, a utopian community founded in the mid-1800s, will stir your imagination, hopes, and dreams; and remind you that every life matters-that our lives are the stories other people read first. Featuring: Unique and treasured quilt pattern variations; More than 100 photos, many never-before published from 1850 to today; Cherished stories from Aurora descendants; Rich images of fine crafts from the Aurora colony and private collections; A prelude by renowned American artist John Sherrill Houser. Description text copyright 2010 BooksForComfort. Item ID 23470.