History
Dear Jane
The two hundred and twenty five patterns from the 1863 Jane A. Sickle Quilt
by Brenda Manges Papadakis
Calling all lovers of quilts, patterns and quilt history! In Dear Jane a twentieth century quilting teacher meets a nineteenth century quilt maker! Brenda Manges Papadakis has lovingly recreated the two hundred and twenty five patterns from the celebrated Jane A. Blakely Stickle Quilt.
English Paper Piecing - Vicki Bellino
English Paper Piecing - Vicki Bellino
Twelve inspiring quilt patterns, from a small quilt suitable for framing to larger wall jangings and bed quilts. Beautiful English paper-piecing designs categorized by shape: hexagons, diamonds, pentagons and Dresdon wedges.
History Repeated - By Betsy Chutchian and Carol Staehle
History Repeated - By Betsy Chutchian and Carol Staehle
There is a project for every skill level among this book's 16 classic quilts. To give you even more setting and colour palette ideas, most of the chapters include an inspiring photo gallery of additional quilts by the Patchwork Divas.
Home On The Plains: Quilts and the Sod House Experience - Kathleen Moore and Stephanie Whitson
Home On The Plains: Quilts and the Sod House Experience - Kathleen Moore and Stephanie Whitson
Inspired by sod house homemakers' words and quilts, Kathy Moore and Stephanie Whitson tell about those hard-working women striving to create a home on the plains... in houses made of dirt.
While struggling to survive they still found time for beauty, cutting scalloped edges on shelf paper, growing geraniums on their windowsills, and planting roses in the yard. And they make quilts - lovely, intricate quilts to brighten their homes.
The Quilt that Walked to Golden
A unique slice of the history of the American West, The Quilt that Walked to Golden is a window into the lives, trials, and friendships of generations of Colorado Women who recorded their stories in the quilts they left behind. Written by Sandra Dallas this book will captivate everyone interested in the American West, historical American fiction, or vintage and contemporary American quilts.
