Reasons to “hug” U&U from Meg Cox

I had the pleasure of chatting with Meg Cox. She has written a beautiful review of Unconventional & Unexpected, and I love that she called me a "tastemaker."

I shared with her, "I always wanted to do a book that would continue the story of The American Quilt and show what happened after 1950." She clearly relates to the quilts I have collected and what they represent for this time period in quilt history.

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"Messes to masterpieces": U&U reviewed in Publishers Weekly

Publishers Weekly gave Unconventional & Unexpected a stellar review. I particularly love "messes to masterpieces."

Read the review here.

“His quilts range from messes to masterpieces, from the simple (red cross on blue field; Socony Oil’s Pegasus banner) to the intricate ‘Grids with Prairie Points.’ He often shows backs, including one made from Sears catalogue pages. To support his thesis, Kiracofe includes insightful essays by quilt historians (including Denyse Schmidt on ‘The Beauty of Making Do’).”

— Publishers Weekly

Publishers Weekly article mentions Unconventional & Unexpected

U&U mentioned in an article that highlights texts about hobbies and crafts:

Unconventional & Unexpected: American Quilts Below the Radar 1950-2000 by Roderick Kiracofe (Sept.) offers a glimpse into the history of the craft via the author's extensive private collection.