By Mary Ann Schmidt and the Colorado Quilting Council
Whether you’re an avid quilter, curious about the art or simply a Coloradan interested in our state’s history, Colorado Quilting: From Mountains to Plains (Schiffer, $34.99) will both inspire and inform.
Compiled by Mary Ann Schmidt and the CQC, Colorado Quilting came to life after numerous documentation days held by the council where anyone could bring in a quilt, have it photographed and then have its details recorded by volunteers. The variety of quilts, people and organizations featured in the book are a wonderful example of the diversity of Colorado and its history. Within the 13 chapters, information can be found about the Last Chance Quilters, the state’s oldest quilting group; Men Quilters; the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum; Dorothy Brammer, a pioneer in Colorado for machine-quilting; the Capitol Quilt Show, which is held every summer; the Japanese Internment Camp; and more.
This gem is available at local bookstores and online.