Download or read book The Civil War Anniversary Quilts written by Rosemary Youngs and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-05-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 150 Quilt Blocks to Honor the People and Events that Shaped Our Nation The years 2011-2015 mark the 150th Anniversary of the U.S. Civil War. Through compelling diary entries, letters and 150 quilt blocks, author Rosemary Youngs helps convey the true stories of Civil War soldiers and nurses. Mixing traditional and original quilt blocks, The Civil War Anniversary Quilts includes clear instruction, full-size templates, a collection of historical documents, stirring images and amazing quilts. Combine the blocks to make any of three quilts featured in the book, or design your own arrangement to commemorate this profound era of our nation's history.
Download or read book The Civil War Diary Quilt written by Rosemary Youngs and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2005-09-28 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Civil War era was a time of great tragedy and triumph, and for a diverse group of women it was a distinctive thread in their lives and their quilting. Quilters and historians alike will appreciate the timeless lessons shared through actual diary entries and 121 related quilt blocks featured in The Civil War Diary Quilt, from Rosemary Youngs, author of the innovative book, The Amish Circle Quilt. This reference incorporates instructions, list of supplies, a photo gallery, and 121 quilt blocks inspired by actual diary entries from 10 women living during the Civil War. Readers meet a variety of women including: Mary Austin Wallace, through her stories about running a 160-acre farm in Michigan while her husband is away at war; 17-year-old Emma Florence LeConte, as she recounts the day the Union army set a path to destruction through Columbia, SC; and Rachel Young King Anderson, who moved away from Tennessee with her husband and children to start a new life. In addition to the 121 blocks that make a full quilt, this must-have reference includes smaller projects that use the same blocks.
Download or read book Quilts from the Civil War written by Barbara Brackman and published by C&T Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructions for nine civil war era patchwork quilts.
Download or read book Barbara Brackman s Civil War Sampler written by Barbara Brackman and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2013-01-16 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * This remarkable book features 50 quilt blocks to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War.
Download or read book The Civil War Love Letter Quilt written by Rosemary Youngs and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2007-07-09 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Civil War Love Letter Quilt is a history book, quilting guide, and touching tale of the love shared by Civil War soldiers, their sweethearts and families. In the same innovative approach as other books of the popular letter and diary quilt-book series by Rosemary Youngs, this new guide showcases 121 different paper pieced block patterns with the actual letter that inspired them. The collection includes love letters from: President Rutherford B. Hayes to his family Newton Scott to his childhood friend, whom he married upon returning from the war David Winn, a soldier who ultimately gave his life for his country
Download or read book Civil War Women written by Barbara Brackman and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2010-11-05 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book The Civil War Sewing Circle written by Kathleen Tracy and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2011-01-11 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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
Download or read book Quilts of Love and Valor written by Becky A. Wright and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Touched by the tender, real-life letters of Jacob and Emeline Ritner, a husband and wife separated by the Civil War, author Becky A. Wright shares quilt patterns based on captivating stories the couple shared. Tales of the battlefield, news from the home front, and love maintained through nearly four years of separation are captured in 11 antique-style designs, perfect for reproduction fabrics. Excerpts from Jacob and Emeline's letters--the only complete set of Civil War letters known to exist--shed light on the inspiration behind each quilt, giving you a sense of what life was like for everyday people during the Civil War.
Download or read book Quilts from the American Homefront written by Rosemary Youngs and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains complete instructions for making a full-sized sampler quilt and 4 diagrams for making smaller quilts; also includes seven sets of letters to gve you a glimpse into the lives of seven American soldiers and their families during World War II.
Download or read book Quilts from the Civil War written by Barbara Brackman and published by C&T Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Instructions for nine civil war era patchwork quilts.
Download or read book The Quilt Block Bible written by Rosemary Youngs and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-06-05 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 200 classic quilt blocks to create a keepsake quilt! From Rosemary Youngs, the author who brought you The Civil War Diary Quilt and Quilts from the American Homefront, comes this treasury of beloved quilt blocks. A stunning collection of classic quilt block patterns and historical anecdotes, this invaluable resource is perfect for quilters of all abilities. Combine the blocks to make any of the projects featured in the book, from full-sized quilts to table toppers and baby quilts. With so many blocks to choose from, you're sure to find inspiration in this book. Includes a digital link to download templates for 202 classic blocks in a ready-to-print PDF!
Download or read book The Civil War Anniversary Quilts written by Rosemary Youngs and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2012-05-30 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 150 Quilt Blocks to Honor the People and Events that Shaped Our Nation The years 2011-2015 mark the 150th Anniversary of the U.S. Civil War. Through compelling diary entries, letters and 150 quilt blocks, author Rosemary Youngs helps convey the true stories of Civil War soldiers and nurses. Mixing traditional and original quilt blocks, The Civil War Anniversary Quilts includes clear instruction, full-size templates, a collection of historical documents, stirring images and amazing quilts. Combine the blocks to make any of three quilts featured in the book, or design your own arrangement to commemorate this profound era of our nation's history.
Download or read book The Big Book of Civil War Quilts written by That Patchwork Place and published by Martingale. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Diary of Mattie Spenser written by Sandra Dallas and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1998-05-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mattie Spenser and her new husband Luke start off to the west. As they live their life Mattie keeps a journal of the joys and frustrations of frontier life and marriage.
Download or read book Women of Design written by Barbara Brackman and published by Kansas City Star Books. This book was released on 2004-10 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quilt historian Barbara Brackman explores the influence of early newspaperbased designers on American quilting, and offers quilt blocks that celebrate those individuals.
Download or read book Civil War Quilts written by Don Beld and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazing history of how quilts impacted women and men, plus practical patterns and instructions for making inspired versions of your own.
Download or read book Divided Hearts written by Barbara Brackman and published by C&T Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2020-05-25 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating story of Civil War friendships across the Mason-Dixon line from the bestselling author and “renowned quilt historian” (Time). Create your own historically inspired friendship quilt with twelve popular blocks from the Civil War era. Each album block comes with design variations and an optional center flourish, plus setting instructions. Read compelling narratives of the women who found their hearts divided during the war, yet left a legacy of friendship quilts as proof of their bond. “Inspired by friendship quilts created between 1840 and 1861, Brackman focuses on women with ‘divided hearts,’ Northern women living in the South, and Southern women educated in the North, or with families divided by the Civil War . . . readers learn about twelve women’s lives that spanned the divide. Photographs and maps accompany the biographies. History comes alive through these women . . . You don’t have to be a quilt maker to enjoy reading the history and biographies of these amazing women.” —The Literate Quilter “The historical narratives about the women are so interesting . . . The quilts are beautiful and I love the idea of a friendship quilt . . . [an] amazing book.” —Crafty Moms Share
