- An overview of Scotland's rich engagement with textiles beginning
with the manufacture of linen, wool and cotton in the eighteenth and
nineteenth centuries Scotland once had a flourishing industry in
textiles and related products, ranging from sewing machines and thread
to the manufacture of linen, wool and cotton. In the early 20th century
it also developed a reputation for innovative needlework education and
textile design. Both cloth and skills teaching were exported to an
appreciative overseas market including North America. In her newest and
most wide ranging book yet, Janet Rae uses quilts to illustrate the
country's textile heritage and influence. The themes she explores
include the artistic impact of Turkey Red, the first non-bleeding red
dye, and the contribution of individual suffragettes in advancing
textile design and competency. Warm Covers will appeal to a wide
audience through its blend of the industrial, social and artistic
history found in quilts. Personal stories of men and women quilt-makers
up to the present day gives insight into a lasting heritage. The book is
illustrated with 140 images from private and museum collections and
stately homes.
