Quilting with a modern slant
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Profiles more than seventy modern quilters, offering step-by-step instructions on their techniques and quilting projects.
Rachel May crafts intricate narratives that weave together personal histories with broader societal and historical contexts. Her work often explores how the past, particularly the legacies of slavery, is stitched into the very fabric of American society. May employs precise language and complex patterning to uncover the often-hidden connections between material culture, industry, and individual lives. Her approach is deeply researched yet lyrical, bringing overlooked stories to light and reminding readers of the interconnectedness of past and present.

Profiles more than seventy modern quilters, offering step-by-step instructions on their techniques and quilting projects.