Kathy Prochnow's column “Auction
Blocks” in Traditional Quilter magazine provided its
readers with insight into the quilt auction marketplace for many years. Although
her column was a tremendous success, Kathy felt as if some of her best
research, patterns, and historical tidbits regarding the world of auction house
quilts landed on the editorial floor. When she decided to write the most
complete “prices realized” listing of actual quilt sales ever published, she
teamed up with her husband, Dave.
Dave Prochnow, also an accomplished
writer and avid researcher, contributed his own expertise in creating the most
comprehensive prices realized database of auctioned quilts for Quilts
Sold! By researching the history of each landmark quilt and following it
from sale to sale at the famous auction houses that sold these classics, the
Prochnows have truly created a one-of-a-kind-book for the quilt enthusiast and
collector.
Kathy Prochnow earned her bachelor
of science degrees in anthropology, English, mathematics, and zoology from the
University of Nebraska. The diversity in her educational background and work
history has enabled her to blend numerous disciplines into a single coordinated
project. Kathy has worked as an editor, content developer, and manager and is a
certified interior designer and illustrator.
Dave Prochnow earned his bachelor
of science degrees in anthropology, English, mathematics, and zoology from the
University of Nebraska at Lincoln. From North Dakota State University, he earned
a bachelor of arts degree and bachelor of archeology degree. He is a frequent
contributor to MacAddict, Nuts and Volts, and SERVO Magazine
and is the author of twenty-three nonfiction books. Dave won the 2001 Maggie
Award for the best “How to” article in a consumer magazine and is currently busy
doing research on his upcoming book about robots. |