| Aurora: An American Experience in Quilt, Community, and Craft | 
 enlarge | Author: Jane Kirkpatrick
Publisher: WaterBrook Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (2 reviews)
Sales Rank: 21005
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 168
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 8.3 x 0.6
ISBN: 1400074282
Dewey Decimal Number: 746.46041
EAN: 9781400074280
ASIN: 1400074282
Publication Date: December 16, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
Release Date: December 16, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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Product Description
A fantastic journey. A remarkable commitment. And a simple faith.
Wrap yourself in a riveting American tale told in beautiful stitches and craft
Master storyteller Jane Kirkpatrick extols the beautiful treasures, unknown to a wider public, 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?every daily task, love, aspiration, and endeavor.
~Featuring~
Unique and treasured quilt pattern variations
More than 100 photographs (many never-before published) from 1850 to today
Cherished stories from Aurora descendants
Discoveries of fine crafts from the Colony and private collections
With an introduction by renowned American Artist John Houser
Aurora is about the difference every ordinary life can make?and a beautiful celebration of a time and place in which people expressed their most cherished beliefs through the work of their imagination and hands.
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The quilts tell this story... December 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Aurora
An American Experience in Quilt, community, and Craft
Jane Kirkpatrick
WaterBrook Press, 2008
ISBN: 9781400074280
Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for ReviewYourBook.com, 12/08
5 stars
The quilts tell this story...
Author Jane Kirkpatrick wrote two series of books taking place in the Willamette Valley of Oregon during the 1800s. Aurora, a German Christian commune, existed at that time. The members worked together using their skills to survive.
Aurora: An American Experience in Quilt, community, and Craft is a celebration of their lives and the artifacts they left behind. The skills and talent varied from quilts to furniture to numerous other items. This book is filled with photographs. I was particular impressed with the quilts, for each one tells a story. One of the quilts that caught my eye is a piece-appliqued quilt. The background is brown and black with colorful appliqued birds. This quilt seems to break the barriers that prevent friendships.
The hand-stitched samplers are beautiful. Needlework is quickly becoming a lost art. Few people in today's world have the time or take the time to put needle and thread to fabric. Aurora: An American Experience in Quilt, community, and Craft is a book to be cherished. It is gift quality.
A TRUE GEM December 17, 2008
My first thought was that I've only made 2 quilts myself, so wasn't really interested in the Aurora book...but...I DO read anything Jane Kirkpatrick writes, as she is my favorite author. I ordered it. WOW! What a great Christmas gift I gave myself today! It arrived & I cannot put it down. I've read all Jane's books, so this one in particular comes alive seeing photos, memorabilia, and all that is written. This is an excellent book & highly recommended. I'm sure you will enjoy it as much as I.
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