The Civil War Sewing Circle

The Civil War Sewing Circle
Author: Kathleen Tracy
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2011-01-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604681306

Kathleen Tracy, popular author of Prairie Children and Their Quilts and Remembering Adelia, has outdone herself with this combination of lovely projects and fascinating historical tidbits. Patterned after quilts made during the Civil War era, this collection is ideal for nineteenth-century reproduction fabrics. Choose from 16 easy projects, including large and small quilts, plus a pincushion, sewing box, and needle case Learn how women's efforts during the Civil War era led to increased civil and political involvement among women See historical photos and read eloquent excerpts from letters written to and from soldiers during the Civil War

Civil War Women

Civil War Women
Author: Barbara Brackman
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2010-11-05
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1571208097

North and South, black and white - the story of the War Between the States is embedded in the soul of every American. In her second book on quilts and the Civil War, Barbara Brackman introduces 9 women who lived during those turbulent times, matching each woman to a quilt that she might have made herself. 9 projects adapted from period quilts, with patterns and instructions. Excellent reference book for Civil War re-enactors; offers creative activities related to each woman’s story. Fascinating information about 9 real-life American women and their experiences during the Civil War, from abolitionist speaker Lucy Stone to freed slave Susie Taylor King to Confederate spy Belle Edmondson. Make a reproduction quilt and forge a personal link to the women of the Civil War!

Civil War Legacies

Civil War Legacies
Author: Carol Hopkins
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2012-03-13
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604685468

Step back in time with 15 favorite patchwork-quilt patterns from the Civil War Legacies collection by Carol Hopkins. Each pattern design features classic blocks evocative of the era, beautifully showcasing today's reproduction quilt fabrics. Wonderfully scrappy, small quilt patterns in sizes perfect for wall hangings and doll quilts Simple, step-by-step instructions with clear diagrams and pressing directions Value-packed collection with something for every skill level

Schoolgirl Sampler

Schoolgirl Sampler
Author: Kathleen Tracy
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 83
Release: 2020-10-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1683561163

Designer Kathleen Tracy is back with more delightful little quilts! This time she's gathered a treasury of 4" blocks reminiscent of those sewn by schoolgirls during the nineteenth century. Make all 72 timeless blocks and combine them in a sampler quilt or select a few favorites to use in any of six other charming quilts. Quick to stitch and perfect for reproduction-fabric scraps, the blocks are easy to make and you can complete several in one sitting or complete a small quilt in a weekend. Kathy includes plenty of tips for sewing small blocks, and her simple cutting instructions and clear piecing diagrams will help you succeed as you stitch each pint-sized treat.

Barbara Brackman's Civil War Sampler

Barbara Brackman's Civil War Sampler
Author: Barbara Brackman
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2013-01-16
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 160705566X

* This remarkable book features 50 quilt blocks to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.

Small and Scrappy

Small and Scrappy
Author: Kathleen Tracy
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2016-12-06
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604688262

Based on traditional patterns, these delightful little patchwork treasures are perfect additions to a quilter's decor. Stitch classic blocks using your favorite reproduction fabrics and create sentimental, handmade treasures you or a loved one will appreciate every day. 16 simple, small, and fast-to-make patterns you'll love to stitch Be inspired by the authentic look of quilts created with reproduction fabrics and traditional colors Beginners and experienced quilters will enjoy making and displaying these little gems year-round

The Big Book of Civil War Quilts

The Big Book of Civil War Quilts
Author: That Patchwork Place
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2017-08-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604688866

Explore the patchwork style and scrappy flair of 58 history-rich quilts inspired by patterns and fabrics from the 1800s. Showcase the traditional color combinations of reproduction fabrics and popular Civil War-era blocks that quilters love in patterns for mini-quilts, lap quilts, and large bed-size projects. Use your favorite reproduction fabrics--including scraps and precuts--in quilts ranging from simple to intricate, all created by expert designers.

10-Minute Blocks

10-Minute Blocks
Author: Suzanne McNeill
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages: 157
Release: 2014-07-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607651289

Turn large blocks into speedy quilts using this handy "10-minute" technique. You really can make a 19" block in less than 10 minutes. That means you can sew a king-size quilt top in a day, or a throw quilt in just an hour or two!

Remembering Adelia

Remembering Adelia
Author: Kathleen Tracy
Publisher: Martingale
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2009-03-10
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1604686359

Meet Adelia, a 19-year-old woman living in northern Illinois on the cusp of the Civil War. Her real-life diary entries record the details of daily life while war advances in the background. Her journal illustrates how central sewing and quilting were in a woman's life during the nineteenth century. Includes period photos and 14 projects featuring nineteenth-century reproduction fabrics.

Civil War Quilts

Civil War Quilts
Author: Don Beld
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Quilting
ISBN: 9780764358883

Amazing history of how quilts impacted women and men, plus practical patterns and instructions for making inspired versions of your own.