Explores the symbol of the house in quilts, rugs, needlework, furnishings, paintings, and drawings. Deborah Harding is an established author and authority in the areas of American folk art, vintage textiles, and collectibles. Her books include Red & White: American Redwork Patterns and Quilts (Rizzoli 2000), Crafting with Flea-Market Fabrics , Tricks and Treats: The Ultimate Halloween Book , and the best-selling America's Glorious Quilts . A familiar name to magazine readers, Harding was the Crafts and Needlework Editor at Family Circle and Editor-in-Chief of Bridal Guide , Country Accents , and Collectibles; Flea Market Finds . She lives in New York City where, in addition to writing books and magazine articles, she continues her folk art studies at the Museum of American Folk Art. Laura Fisher is a folk art dealer and lecturer on the subject. She owns the LAURA FISHER/Antique Quilts & Americana gallery in New York City, one of the nation's premier sources for quilts, hooked rugs, textiles, and American folk art. She is the author of Quilts of Illusion and writes for Country Living magazine and other publications. She is also a resource contributor to museum exhibitions, and to historic, shelter, and design books and periodicals such as Martha Stewart Living , Architectural Digest , Country Home , and House Beautiful . She makes frequent appearances on television programs about antiques and collecting. She lives in New York City. Used Book in Good Condition