Civil War Legacies: Quilt Patterns for Reproduction Fabrics
Bright colors, bold prints and large pieces are all very well, but we agree with Carol Hopkins, who writes in the introduction to this book, "It's hard to ignore a vintage scrap quilt!" Like her, we're charmed by the variety of fabrics and fascinated by how some "weird and wonderful" combinations end up working so well together. Carol has created a collection of 15 quilt projects that provide you with an opportunity to use your own stash of reproduction fabric scraps to create quilts. They're all made from simple, traditional blocks arranged in a variety of settings. That said, there's absolutely no reason why you couldn't use Kaffe Fassetts, batiks or yardage to make your own versions--we're sure they'd look equally as pleasing. Our one--tiny--disappointment is that Carol only provides instructions for small quilts. (Most have edges that are 30" or less). Still, these are a good size to group as a feature on a wall in your home, gift to a fellow crafter who also loves "repros" or pop on the hall table with an elegant vase. --Australian HomespunMagazineWe are all drawn to a vintage scrap quilt whether it is to wonder about who owned the clothes prior to them becoming a quilt or just to marvel at the variety of fabrics used at a time when patchwork shops were unheard of! This book is a collection of 15 quilts, which provides an opportunity for you to use your own scraps of reproduction fabrics to create small quilts reminiscent of those from the mid-1860s. Each quilt allows you to showcase dozens of fabrics in simple blocks and arranged in a variety of settings. Small quilts are a perfect way to experiment with combinations of prints and colors without a large investment in time or fabric and, of course, the patterns are geared towards speed piecing and the use of a sewing machine. There are 15 traditionally inspired quilt patterns to choose from featuring classic blocks evocative of the era. --FabricationsMagazine