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1. Anatomy of a quilt: the Gee's Bend freedom quilting bee

Author

Scheper-Hughes, Nancy

Subjects
Quilts -- Analysis, Folk art -- Appreciation
Abstract

The incredible quilts of Gee's Bend, Alabama, true masterpieces of American folk art with their "jazzy geometry," on national tour following their initial display at the Museum of Fine Arts […]

Published
2004

2. The effects of two different kinds of quilt on human core temperature during night sleep

Author

Okada, Megumi, Midorikawa-Tsurutani, Tomoko, and Tokura, Hiromi

Subjects
Quilts -- Analysis, Body temperature -- Regulation, Architecture and design industries, Business
Abstract

Studies of two quilts with different thermal insulation properties reveal that quilts with a thicker lower half may cause a quicker fall in rectal temperature. The same quilt also maintains the temperature at lower level during the experimental period. The changes may be due to lower thermal insulation in the upper half of the quilt and resultant core-peripheral blood redistribution in the lower extremities.

Published
1994

3. WAITES PUTS THE PIECES TOGETHER

Author

Leizens, Leticia

Subjects
Home furnishings industry -- Analysis, Quilts -- Analysis, Business, Home furnishings industry
Abstract

Bit by bit, fabrics were sewn together to make the all-American quilt. 'It's an ecologically minded concept,' said Raymond Waites, designer, president and chief executive officer of Raymond Waites Design [...]

Published
2004

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