Textile Fibre Forum, Volume 20, Issue 4, #64, 2001
"A wonderful concept now celebrated in two superb books."
Book Description
Treasures Underfoot is the second of two very unique books featuring designs taken from manhole covers found in cities and towns throughout Japan. Intended for quilters, the book includes two versions of each design: a full-color stylized rendition, and a black and white silhouette to aid in pattern design. Also included are beautiful full-color photos of quilts based on the designs, hand-crafted by quilt artists from England, Japan, New Zealand, Korea and the United States.
A variety of historical and cultural information is presented on cities and towns whose designs are featured in the book.
About the author
Shirley MacGregor began quilting in the early '70's, and has taught various aspects of the art in Holland, England, Japan and South Korea the United States. Shirley was born and raised in Long Beach, California. She attended Long Beach City College, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Oregon University. For the past 16 years, Shirley and her family have traveled extensively in various parts of Europe and Asia. She and her husband presently live in Seoul, South Korea, but call Oregon home.
