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17 obres 474 Membres 6 Ressenyes

Obres de Rosemary Wilkinson

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Data de naixement
20th century
Gènere
female

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Ressenyes

From bed quilts and lap quilts to cot quilts and throws, this sparkling new collection of patchwork quilts is specifically designed for modern homes. The methods are all quick and easy, the colors are fresh and the results can be proudly displayed in bedrooms, living rooms or anywhere around the house.The 26 patchwork designs come from five well-known quilters. These artists boast astounding levels of experience making quilts, honed through years of conducting lectures and workshops.

Each design comes with full, step-by-step instructions for cutting, assembling, quilting and finishing, along with full-color photos and diagram
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nordie | Oct 14, 2023 |
 
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ninepatchrose | Jan 2, 2017 |
The dozen quilts are not bad and have some nice ideas embedded. I particularly liked the use of applique on the 'jungle playmat' (Gail Smith, p.58).

But this book was written in 2006; why does the author persist in outmoded gender stereotypes? In her alternative color schemes -- which otherwise would be a great idea -- she repeatedly offers florals and pastels for girls; the bright bug and frog prints are 'a great alternative for little boys.'

As it turns out, bugs and frogs come in both male and female, and children of all ages play with them. So bug and frog prints are appropriate for children of any gender. And, all babies, boy and girl, appreciate bright color schemes. So there's no reason to exclusively torture girls with pastels (and florals).

I suspect the author's readers can pick out for themselves that some patterns are code 'masculine' or 'feminine' or 'gender-neutral', so her prescriptive gendering is not just irritating -- it's also unnecessary.
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lquilter | Nov 3, 2009 |

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Obres
17
Membres
474
Popularitat
#52,001
Valoració
½ 3.5
Ressenyes
6
ISBN
70
Llengües
5

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